While not all JumpJet flights will be equivalent to a first-class ticket, for a long-haul flight, the prices can be about equivalent, especially when you take into account the time savings.

"Most people give up three to five hours a day flying commercial, and when you fly private you get this time back," says Ashcroft, referring to the hours saved avoiding security lines, bag checks and customs.

"Keeping that in mind, when you break down a coast-to-coast trip, it is $6,600 to fly JumpJet, versus $6,000 to fly first class with an airline. I'd take a private jet any day."