JSX (airline)

JSX is an independent regional airline in the United States that describes itself as a "hop-on jet service"[2] offering short-haul flights between Arizona, California, and Nevada. The airline sells its flights as public air charters under DOT 14 CFR Part 380, and flights are operated by its subsidiary Delux Public Charter (as JSX Air) under FAA Part 135.

Not to be confused with JetSuite.

JSX
IATA ICAO Callsign
XE JSX BIGSTRIPE
Founded2016
Commenced operationsApril 19, 2016
AOC #4DPA097O[1]
Operating bases
Frequent-flyer programJetBlue TrueBlue Program (Earn Points)
Fleet size19
Destinations10
Parent companyJetSuite
HeadquartersDallas, Texas, United States
Key peopleAlex Wilcox (CEO)
Websitewww.jsx.com

History
A Delux Public Charter Embraer ERJ 135 at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow, operating for JetSuiteX in the old livery
Cabin of a JSX Embraer ERJ 135, operated by Delux Public Charter

The airline was originally founded as JetSuiteX by parent company JetSuite in April 2016. According to JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox, the air carrier was created in response to declining short-haul traffic and the rise in fares on short-haul flights in the United States.[3][4] Wilcox attributes these phenomena in part to long wait times in airports.[3][5] JSX targets time-sensitive travelers who seek an experience better than that of traditional low-cost flights but not as expensive as private jet travel.[4]

The company started operations on April 19, 2016, with its first flight between Burbank and Concord in California.[6]

On August 8, 2019, JetSuiteX was re-branded as JSX.[2]

On April 15, 2020, JetSuite, JSX's sister company, ceased flight operations; the carrier had experienced a sudden 90% drop in business, which Wilcox attributed to widespread stay-at-home orders stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 28, 2020, JetSuite's parent company Superior Air Charter LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[7]

Corporate affairs

JSX is a subsidiary of JetSuite Inc, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas. JetBlue and Qatar Airways are minority shareholders in JSX.[8] Its CEO is Alex Wilcox, who was a founding executive of both JetBlue and Kingfisher Airlines.[6]

Destinations
City Airport IATA Code Destinations Notes
Arizona
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX Burbank
Las Vegas
Orange County (resumes July 23)		 Operating out of Swift Aviation (FBO)[9] | Base
California
Burbank Hollywood Burbank Airport BUR Concord
Las Vegas
Monterey (Seasonal | begins July 2)
Oakland
Phoenix		 Base
Concord Buchanan Field Airport CCR Burbank
Monterey Monterey Regional Airport MRY Burbank (Seasonal | begins July 2)
Orange County (Seasonal | begins July 2)		 Seasonal
Oakland Oakland International Airport OAK Burbank
Orange County
Las Vegas		 Base
Orange County John Wayne Airport SNA Las Vegas
Monterey (Seasonal | begins July 2)
Oakland
Phoenix (resumes July 23)		 Base
Nevada
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport LAS Burbank
Dallas-Love
Orange County
Oakland
Phoenix
Seattle-Boeing Field (begins July 23)		 Base
Reno Reno-Tahoe International Airport RNO Burbank
Las Vegas		 New service postponed [10]
New York
White Plains Westchester County Airport HPN Pinehurst JSX marketing the service as "pop up flights".
North Carolina
Pinehurst Moore County Airport (North Carolina) SOP Dallas-Love
White Plains		 Partnership with Pinehurst Resorts to provide a package deal during select dates in June and July[11][12] JSX marketing the flights as pop up flights.
Oregon
Portland Portland International Airport PDX Seattle-Boeing Field New service postponed [10]
Texas
Dallas Dallas Love Field DAL Las Vegas
Pinehurst
Washington
Seattle Boeing Field BFI Las Vegas (begins July 23)

Former Destinations
City Airport IATA Code Destinations Notes
California
Carlsbad McClellan-Palomar Airport CRQ Santa Monica
Santa Monica Santa Monica Airport SMO Carlsbad
San Jose
Las Vegas		 Service never started due to runway shortening and plans to eventually close the airport.[13]
San Jose San Jose International Airport SJC Bozeman (Seasonal)
Burbank [14]
Carlsbad [14]
Las Vegas [14]
Montana
Bozeman Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport BZN San Jose

Codeshare agreements

JetBlue

JSX does not participate in any major global airline alliances, but holds codeshare agreements with JetBlue. Passengers can earn TrueBlue points on JSX flights. Since all flights operate out of private FBO, there are no ticketing or baggage agreements at any location.

Fleet

The JSX fleet comprises the following aircraft:

JSX Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
Embraer ERJ-135LR 12 2 30
Embraer ERJ-135ER 2 - 30
Embraer ERJ-145LR 5 2 30
Total 19 4

Services

JSX flights depart from private jet terminals, separate from the terminals used by traditional airlines.[15] There are complimentary drinks, including Starbucks coffee, and free WiFi for all customers.[16] JSX advertises their service as "hassle free", meaning no invasive security, check in 20 minutes before departure, and valet service at the curb.

On board, the company advertises power ports at each seat, inflight messaging, and comfortable leather seats. The cabin space has been increased by removing overhead compartments. Every flight has a flight attendant serving complimentary drinks, gourmet snacks, beer, wine and spirits.[17]

Simpli-Fly

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JSX rolled out a new sterilization and contact-less protocol to help customers feel safe returning to the airport.[18] Simpli-Fly is a three pronged initiative focusing on safety, security and simplicity. Since JSX operates out of private FBO, they can control cleaning procedures and control space capacity. A unique, TSA approved security program provides non-invasive screening and ensuring customers are protected from potential threats. JSX has also launched a new mobile app and customer ID scan to support contact-less check-in procedures.

References
  1. "Federal Aviation Administration - Airline Certificate Information - Detail View". av-info.faa.gov. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  2. "JetSuiteX Debuts New Brand Identity "JSX" And Launches Ad Campaign Redefining Its Category Of Air Travel As "Hop-On Jet Service"". www.prnewswire.com. PR Newswire. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  3. Thurber, Matt (April 5, 2016). "JetSuiteX Launches EMB-135 Service from Burbank to Concord". Aviation International News. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  4. Mutzabaugh, Ben (April 5, 2016). "JetSuiteX to try 'private jet experience' on scheduled flights". USA Today. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  5. Cota-Robles, Marc (April 6, 2016). "Private-jet company to offer cheap charter flights to Bay Area". KGO-TV. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  6. Madans, Hannah; Sciacca, Annie (April 19, 2016). "Private flights to Bay Area for $109: Irvine-based JetSuiteX goes wheels-up Tuesday". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  7. O'Donnell, Paul (April 28, 2020). "Dallas private aviation service JetSuite's parent company files for bankruptcy". The Dallas Morning News. Dallas, Texas. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  8. "California-based charter airline JetSuite plans 100-plane fleet, move to DFW". Dallas News. April 12, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  9. "JSX". Swift Aviation | Phoenix, AZ. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  10. "JSX Announces Changes Due to Coronavirus". AirlineGeeks.com. March 25, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  11. "» JSX Dallas to Pinehurst". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  12. "JSX | Book Non-Stop Flights & Airfare". www.jsx.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  13. "FAA agrees to close Santa Monica, JetSuiteX cancels flights". ch-aviation. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  14. "What is the JetSuiteX flight schedule?". Help. September 16, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  15. Velotta, Richard (May 18, 2016). "Jet Suite to offer luxury travel between California and Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  16. "JSX | Book Non-Stop Flights & Airfare". www.jsx.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  17. "JSX | Book Non-Stop Flights & Airfare". www.jsx.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  18. "JSX | Book Non-Stop Flights & Airfare". www.jsx.com. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
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