# Barriers to Entry for the Flyer ## Today's jet cards If you've been dreaming of jetting to your favorite destination in a private charter, the cost likely comes as a surprise. Becoming a Jet Club member requires an average upfront fee of $100,000 and monthly dues that can add up quickly - it's no wonder these services are usually out of budget for most people! ## Too many membership variations There are over 250 charter companies in the United States alone. Some of them have memberships that customers can buy into, some don't. Some of them charge very large upfront deposits and some don't, however they charge massive monthly dues. The point is, the new customer that would like to begin flying private may need a team of researchers to find the right membership that works for them. A standard is coming. > “If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.” -Wright Brothers --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://black-box-collective.gitbook.io/black-box-collective/industry-problems/barriers-to-entry-for-the-flyer.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.