Air Charter Bridge Alliance — What it is and why Intelli.Jet is a Founding Member

So What Is The "Air Charter Bridge Alliance"?

Put simply, the Air Charter Bridge Alliance is a way for companies offering products and services to connect with end clients (and eachother) looking for trusted suppliers, and be assured of the quality and legitemacy of the services being offered.

Based on referrals, an end user can search for a product or service within the private aviation arena, and if they choose an alliance member to book their charter, that same supplier will have 'preferred partners' listed on their website for other related services they may also wish to find.

Preferred partners are product and/or service suppliers that have been vetted prior to joining the alliance, to ensure they are genuine, and able to offer the services claimed.

For example, a private jet client may also need a high end hotel at their destination, VIP ground transport to/from the airports, maybe rent a yacht for their stay. All of these suppliers would be listed as preferred partners, and will have clickable links to head to the suppliers own website.

What “Founding Member” means

As a "Founding Member" (Intelli.Jet’s status), a company is an early, visible member that helped launch or shape the Alliance. Founding status usually brings extra visibility within the network — often priority placement in member directories, a stronger referral position and sometimes a voice in the Alliance’s standards, onboarding and vetting processes. Being a founding member signals to clients and industry peers that Intelli.Jet is trusted by other businesses and is active in raising industry standards.

What “Preferred Partner” means

A Preferred Partner is a supplier (hotel, chauffeur company, helicopter operator, concierge business, etc.) that has been vetted by the Alliance before being listed. Vetting typically checks legitimacy, operational experience and the supplier’s ability to deliver the services they claim. For customers, preferred partner listings reduce friction and the risk of low-quality or fraudulent offers. Intelli.Jet highlights that preferred partners are checked before joining the network.

Why this matters for Intelli.Jet clients

1. Faster access to trusted suppliers
Because the Alliance promotes pre-vetted, preferred partners, Intelli.Jet can match you quickly with reliable ground services, hotels, helicopter transfers and concierge partners — reducing the time it takes to assemble a high-quality trip.

2. Increased operational resilience & capacity
A partner network gives brokers access to a wider supplier pool and contingency options (alternative operators, handovers and ground providers) — helpful when demand spikes or last-minute changes occur. Industry alliances generally increase reach and resilience for members.

3. Trust & fraud reduction
Preferred partner vetting lowers the chance of scams and bad suppliers — a real customer benefit in private aviation where counterparty verification matters. Intelli.Jet explicitly explains the vetting / preferred partner model on its Air-Bridge page.

4. Better prices & negotiated terms
Alliance relationships can unlock better operator availability and occasional preferential terms through reciprocal referrals and pooled demand — which helps Intelli.Jet source competitive options for clients.

5. One-stop customer experience
The Alliance model helps Intelli.Jet present end-to-end trip solutions — private jet + ground limo + VIP hotel + on-demand extras — all from suppliers who are already listed and vetted. That reduces admin for clients and improves the seamlessness of concierge delivery.

6. Digital trust & discoverability (SEO & referrals)
Being a visible Alliance member (and having Alliance partner pages and links) helps web discoverability and user trust. High-quality, relevant links and authoritative partner pages are a recognized part of organic discoverability strategies.

How Intelli.Jet vets & uses preferred partners

Intelli.Jet uses the Alliance to access a curated list of suppliers. Vetting steps include basic legitimacy checks, evidence of insurance / licences (where appropriate), demonstrated service history and client references. For aviation services, operators must hold the appropriate regulatory approvals (AOC/licence) — operators retain operational control of flights; Intelli.Jet acts as the broker. This ensures you always fly with properly certified carriers.

How this affects price and availability

Membership itself doesn’t automatically lower every price — but the network increases access to capacity, negotiated opportunities and empty-leg or partner deals that Intelli.Jet can surface faster than a standalone broker. Always request a tailored quote: Intelli.Jet will present vetted operator details, all-in pricing and any partner add-ons for transparency.

Want a charter arranged through our Alliance network? Request a quote or contact our team: charter@intellijet.co.uk | +44 (0)7507 604001. We’ll match aircraft, ground services and preferred partners and return a verified, itemised quote.