Semi-Private vs. Domestic First Class (Which Would You Choose?)
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If you could fly domestic first class or semi-private for nearly the same price, which would you choose? Today we'll be comparing the two while Nate flies first class to Denver on Alaska Airlines and Kara flies Semi-Private with JSX. Watch as we compare everything from arrival, security, lounges, food, baggage claim, and everything in between. Hopefully when all is said and done, you'll be able to tell us, would you rather fly domestic first class or semi-private?
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If the prices were that close, I'd definitely consider semi private to avoid the normal hassles of airport travel.
it's when it gets round trip - JSX is 'about' 2x the cost for round trip for normal flight and maybe like 1.5x for last minute flights
The worst part of air travel is the people. If semi-private flying minimizes that at a similar price, that's a win for me.
@@larock0wns99
Kara: “I’m going to pretend to be a celebrity for the day…”
Also Kara: has millions of followers who watch weekly videos
I have for years. When they started. Love there adventures.
I almost missed this one.
They have changed. Their channel has changed. They are now celebrities and making good money doing what they love.
That was my thought too. 😂
Go private! My husband is a pilot for NetJets - we get to fly on empty legs - best job perk ever! Just flew from Seattle to SFO on a Challenger 350 yesterday - only passenger, private terminals, no TSA, spoiled forever!
NetJets is MUCH different than JSX…
My fiancé and I just flew our first 4 seater private plane. The coolest experience ever. I am really considering getting my pilots license.
@@cameron__97obviously cause it costs thousands of dollars!
I've done private jets when I worked for a race team in NC. Nothing beats showing up 10 minutes before the flight and walking straight out to the plane. No security, No hassles. We'd leave at 3am in the morning and I'd usually be back by dinner on the same day depending on where we were testing. I'd pick it every time over commercial!
One thing to point out is that First Class would be on a larger plane, which is much more stable in turbulence. I'd pick First Class. Also..glad I subscribed to Daily Drop. Its like getting a bonus K&N vlog every time! 😊
I consider K&N the couple channel, this one I think of as Nate’s channel 😂
A lot of business jets can fly at ridiculous heights way above the turbulance
Whoever edits the Daily Drop videos is next level. The editing is phenomenal, the “apparently” jump cut had me ROLLING, and the fun little animations add a nice touch. Bravo to them!
I have flown private many, many times during my career. From 10 passenger twin turbo prop to an Airbus 319 with 42 first class seats. It is always the way to fly.
That is so cool, thanks for sharing!:)
Ryanair €10 flights are the way to fly imho. I've flown private/business class, but Ryanair is just value for money. Low value, certainly, but almost for no money.
Given the same price semi-private
Definitely semi-private for the efficiency. Crowds and lines are the worst part of travel. I'll just bring some takeout along.
Private jet for sure! I love a lounge, but I value my time more. I've been seeing ads lately for flying private jets, and I've considered giving it a try. Thank you so much for making this!!
Time is definitely the deciding factor on this one. Thanks for sharing!
Private and I never realized how affordable it could be! Thank you for a great video and information.
Semi-private seems to be taking off…pun intended! Thanks for the kind comment!
Coming from someone who has only flown first class once, I’d definitely go the semi-private route, hands down. My least favorite part of flying is the airport. I often say if I could wiggle my nose like Samantha and zap myself to my destination, that would be perfect, but only because of the airport, I really don’t mind the actual flights. And bonus points if you get my reference 😂
That JSX Jet was first delivered to Continental in July 2000, and still looks newer than most jets you see today.
If pets can fly on JSX and price is comparable to commercial then I am all in for private!
We were surprised that they were so similar in price…definitely makes it a more interesting decision. Thanks for sharing!
I like 1st class. The amenities and you rack up points.
According to JetFleets, the EMB-135s and 145s flown by JSX are an average of 22.7 years old. Not necessarily a knock--they look well-maintained, and airplanes are engineered to last. I would pick JSX if I was going point-to-point, big airline first class if I had to connect.
I flew JSX for the first time 2 weeks ago. I LOVED it. The flight was smooth, check in was great, baggage pick-up was amazing!!
I flew JSX from Houston to Dallas and back. I enjoyed the experience. Not having to worry about getting to the airport an hour or two before your flight was nice. The solo seat was great and more leg room than you could need.
I was just at that airport and car rental place in Denver a couple days after the fourth.... Would have been so cool to have run into the two of you! I think the commercial experience depends on the airport and airline. Private seems a bit more consistent.
My time is the most valuable thing I have so private. I just wish there was a private place like JSX near me.
I love flying with JSX, especially for short flights. The ease of being able to jump on and off quickly is amazing.
JSX has pretty limited routes, but if one of these was convenient I'd certainly try it. I did notice that each leg is priced individually, so if you have a connection the time/price would almost certainly be higher than a non-stop commercial flight. And of course, the Centurion clubs get pretty crowded, so no guarantee you'll get in during certain times.
I love JSX. We fly it when we want to bring our black lab along on a trip. The main negative is the limited number of airports they fly out of, but it's a great experience!
If I wasn’t in a hurry, I’d pick first class just for that lounge access! 😎
You can’t go wrong with free food and drinks!
Alaska offers all first class passengers lounge access including on a domestic flight. Flew from LAX to SFO and i was able to use the lounge both times😊
Beautiful and well maintained Embrear, and also the plane that Nate saw after his flight is a Learjet :). Keep up the good work
Should point out that the flights were to different airports. Nate flew Sea-Tac to Denver International, while Kara flew through secondary airports, Love Field to Broomfield CO. Crowds and traffic were going to be lighter for her either way.
I wouldn't consider Love Field a "secondary" airport. It has more traffic than STL and PDX.
It is kinda secondary Airport when it's in such close proximity to a beast like DFW
@@bethanyskinner9741 But you can't compare DAL to Broomfield ha
JSX flies out of Gunnison, Colorado...4 hours from Broomfield.
@@NVRLNDN Try again. It flies into Broomfield.
I was in the same spot as you guys with a last minute booking and a spirit flight was about the same price. So JSX was the way to go
The lounge that Nate was in was because of his American Express Card. Which is different than the first class lounge. The first class lounge is very similar to Kara’s lounge.
JSX is very convenient for trips that you want to take many bags. Up to 2 free checked bags that are no more than 50 pounds. And a personal item/bag or backpack.
First class is great for long distances which includes a meal.
Love JSX We take them Dal-Las. Excellent every time, so efficient. The best part is the Starlink Wifi and showing up 20-30 minutes before departure.
It's great to see you guys on this channel!!!🎉
I have an issue with Nate getting a point for the lounge when he had to use the Amex to get in there. Of course if you are in first and at one of the nine airports in the US that has an Alaska Boardroom you will get lounge access, but Nate was not, so he could have been flying Spirit and still had the same lounge access.
I live two miles from the jsx terminal that kara flew from, I've always wondered what it would be like to fly from there but usually fly out from dfw for the savings. It was really cool to see what the experience was like without paying lol I still think I would stick to the big airport experience though.
Embrare Jets are used in Canada all the time for commercial flights and they normally have wifi in them.
I used to take JSX from Oakland to Orange County (but they no longer service that route) and sometimes the price for a ticket on JSX was CHEAPER than Southwest but I would have to take a 6:30am flight but it was so worth it! If you ever get a chance to fly JSX….do it!!!
I’d be blessed to take either or!! Love the time you guys put into these videos❤️ I want my life like this soon.. soon we’ll have our RV and explore our backyard like you guys did!!!
That’s a GREAT perspective to have! Thanks for sharing!
I flew this same airline that Kara did from Tuscon to Las Vegas and it was good except for alot of motion on takeoff, it was super chill and all you can drink plus I met Brad Garrett at the Private Jet terminal in Vegas.
Private terminal rarely provide amenities beyond coffee and and light snacks because passengers are expected to arrive about 10 to 15 minutes before boarding. In fact most executive terminals will be designed with crew comfort and functionality in mind.
Loved the quick clip of the "apparently" kid - that video was taken by my local newstation at the Bloomsburg Fair a number of years ago.
I’ve never been to an airport lounge, so I’d like to try first class at least once, but private is such a good deal! Definitely gonna have to do that someday
JSX is my favorite way to fly. Too bad it does regional routes only at the moment, as I’d use it exclusively if it had more routes nearer my airport.
If you need a flight between NYC and Miami, they’re the way ti go.
I flew into the Denver airport in 2017 and the baggage is ridiculously packed.
Great vlog as always! When ever you upgrade from a Greyhound to train, to plane, to VIP plane you do not want to go back down! Kara is my hero here. You go girl! Keep up the good work! Be safe!
Came to my home airport of BJC! Awesome, hope to see yall soon!
As I am a huge AVGEEK I thank Kara for showing what type of plane she is on, the ERJ-135/145 is one of my favorites, and I do like the big airport experiance more, but I will need to try the semi-private experiance too. Great video you two.
I'd pick semi-private. The lounge was the only real win for First Class from my perspective, and Nate got that through his credit card, not from his FC ticket.
Flying with JSX is something I've looked into because you can fly with your dog in the cabin....they don't do very many international flights though so in the long run I'm better off driving as it's cheaper lol
Semi private for sure, we have 2 kids so its perfect 1 kid with mom and 1 with dad, me. Pretty much same on commercial but it's such a hassle. Although I'am sure the JSX does not fly to as many locations!! Pro's and Con's.
Well, seeing as the first class airport is about a 10 minute ride for me on mass transit (or a relatively cheap uber ride) and the nearest semi private airfield is an hour away through some of the most awful traffic atlanta has.....i'd probably take the first class.
OHHHHH we have JSX near us in Destin FL! I had no clue! And yes definitely semi private for LOTS of reasons! Only $438 to get to BNA! Thanks for the info!
Semi-private all the way! I’ve never done it but looks to eliminate all the stuff I hate about airports. Love flying, don’t love waiting around. Especially waiting for luggage at the end.
I liked the commercial with the Centeurian Lounge.
You should try Advanced Air some time; no security and no charge for pets, but also no food. For a short flight, I'd take semi-private over commercial.
Awesome video as always Kara and Nate. Kara and Nate do y'all have any plans for more Van vlogs?
I’d fly JSX if they served PDX or DLS and flew where I wanted to go.
But my go to is Alaska out of PDX or Delta or BA to LHR. Always First Class if it’s available.
I never fly any airline but JSX!! Since I work for Caesars Las Vegas we get 20% off with JSX.
I have flown both for work. definitely semi private
JSX is great! Burbank to Concord makes getting to the Napa Valley super easy!
Never been on semi-private but so cool! Would have even been better if there would have been snacks and drinks before the flight. Great convenience makes it my pick!
I'd choose airport (commercial) as it's all part of the experience for me.
I fly JSX all the time and love that I can get there 20 minutes before my flight and just hop on. No security lines or baggage lines. Most efficient way to travel for work!
Well, I have flown, pure private and it ruins flying forever! The only exception are really long flights when like me you are tall and the jet inside. So when I go from BNA to African I stick with first/Bus class
I would definitely fly semi-private. I only fly a couple times a year so I would have to pay for lounge access.
The semi-private looks so much more comfy and took way less time.
I have seen this company somewhere, probably an advertisement. I will definitely look into it, especially if the prices are close to Southwest prices.
I'm like you Nate, I enjoy flying. I know people usually find it stressful. I think the key is to plan it out, be organized, and give yourself time to relax before your flight. Also, be friendly to everyone, if you're relaxed and on top of everything its easier to be kind, especially to the flight crew.
I love JSX! so far has been amazing!
I have checked out flying on jxs but they do not operate out of Atlanta. Hopefully one day they will there probably is a semi-private company out of Atlanta area but I am unaware of it.
I love the edit on this video 👌👌
Welcome to DIA!! We used to call it “Denver’s Imaginary Airport” because it took soooo long to build🤣🤣
Very cool!! I would choose the semi-private plane for sure!! and Kara, so good to see you in colors!! you're rocking it!! :)
Quick and efficient, though not having a car service to get to the smaller airports may be a deal breaker.
Super great point…perhaps something to consider when comparing cost. Thanks for the comment!
So funny I immediately knew you were at seatac before i saw the ticket clip. Ill never mistake that floor for anywhere 😂 it looks like a prison.
Great to see Kara and Nate on Daily Drop!
Love it when these vids are K&N ❤
I would choose the semi private but JSX does not currently fly out of my area.
I and my partner have mobility issues & so the semi-private definitely looks easier.
I was wondering how long it was going to take you guys to start flying private! It’s a whole new world !
just before 8:00 ish was that orange paint splatter on the jet? There was somewhere with a jet that was on the new because demonstrators were throwing orange paint on things.
The jsx lounge reminds me of a car dealership
Semi-private seemed the most convenient way to fly, so much more streamlined.
Kara, I LOVE this green/white combo! super cute!!
I'd go with the JSX guys always....and I love flying Alaska Airlines in "First Class"....ok Business class. Anyways, Nate cheated. There is no lounge for Alaska Airlines at DAL. Pulling out the Platninum AX is just wrong. LOL One of these days I'm going to run into what you guys did, JSX matches the "airlines", so why not fly private? Exactly! Kara wins!!
I think he was in Seattle.
No lounge for Alaska first unless trans-con. You do earn miles though 🎉
I’ve been wanting to fly JSX but they don’t fly to Utah. I guess they did seasonal flights to SLC in 2021. Maybe they didn’t get the traffic they hoped for?
Nate - you should have gone to the Alaska Air Lounge - their SeaTac lounges are the best!
OK, so I'm late to the party because I must have missed my notification about the video. I checked a couple of similar routes flown by both JSX and Alaska (which - full disclosure - is my go-to airline whenever possible) and JSX seemed cheaper than Alaska First Class (but more expensive than Alaska Premium Economy)...still, not a big difference and certainly a consideration if one wishes to avoid the hassles of navigating a large airport. Sadly, JSX doesn't have any service up here in the upper left-hand corner of the map - although some other semi-private business class companies might - so I will just have to dream of the possibilities...
To avoid everything related to flying commercial (pre-lounge), obnoxious TSA, long lines, general anxiety related to going through security… I would definitely without a doubt choose Private! For the apparent lack of food, it seems like that would be compensated by getting food before your flight since you only need to show up 30 min early!
My husband is celebrating 35 years with AA/American eagle, now envoy based out of DFW. He told me that jsx bought EMB145 jets that were built in 1997. That's why they look older and don't have USB ports
I would choose the commercial airline experience. I love lounges and the entire airport experience!
Should've visited Alaska's flagship first class lounge at SEA's N concourse.
I'd choose the semi private just do i could avoid the crowds and security which always makes me nervous
In this situation definitely semi private. If it was a normal weekend where prices were probably a bit more different and I had lounge access i probably would pick commercial.
Definitely the commercial flight😊
I liked both options for different reasons but if they were the same price, and I didn’t have access to a lounge beforehand, than I’d choose semi private. If lounge was included and I had time to kill, than I’d choosd commercial business/first. Anything is better than regular economy 😆
I'm not American and don't have the Koru Air New Zealand, the only domestic lounge pass. That said, if there was a Regional Private Jet in New Zealand between North and South Island or a business working like the Dead Head company Downie Live showed, and the flights cost the same as Koru annual + ticket ((500NZD + 200NZD), then I'd take the Private if I already paid for Lounge access I'd choose the airline every time.
Thats the thing with private jet - no security check mandated. Rich people can just do the heck they want.
If the same price I’d say private! Would rather have all inclusive on the plane than in the airport. Plus traveling always gives me a bit of anxiety 😬 private seems more chill 👍🏽
Semi Private. If flying commercial I enjoy the lounges and flying first class but I would choose less time at the airport every time.
Semi private looks like the way to go 👍
Semi Private for me. I'll love to skip the wait and don't mind skipping the plate at the lounge.🎉
I have my own plane, I’d choose semi private every time. With that said I love the atmosphere of most airport terminals,it’s the energy, the planes views and the people.
IF the prices were same/close I would definitely fly the semiprivate. No question. Walking into the terminal 20 minutes before your flight, crazy fast security with free food, drinks, snacks onboard beats the lounge experience. Seems like lounging is great if you have to spend hours in the airport in advance of your flight... I'd rather just get there hop on and GO. PLUS the added benefit of relaxed pet transport on the semiprivate is such an amazing perk!!.
Definitely PRIVATE 🙋🏼♂️
Especially JSX,,, I’ve flown twice and enjoyed both experiences.
Thanks for sharing!