When buying a ticket on a commercial flight the arrival and departure time is often the deciding factor when selecting the airline. But when booking a charter flight, choosing the operator is the most important decision you will make.

Here are a few important questions to ask:

What experience do you have? Finding a company that has been operating with a Part 135 charter certificate for a year or more is essential. The outfits that have been in business a relatively long time have the infrastructure, financial resources and experience to do the job right.