Why should I use a broker, surely it makes more sense financially to deal directly with an operator ?
Not really, traditionally an operator will only want you to fly on their aircraft, it may be too big/too small, to slow or even too old!
A good broker will listen to your requirements and identify exactly the right aircraft which delivers firstly safety and then value for money.
Isn’t it more expensive to deal through a broker?
Actually likely not, a good broker negotiates strong deals with the operators, they know the way the charging structure is compiled and often secure better financial value from repeated business from other clients, this inevitably results in lower costs to you. Certainly a broker earns money from the process but this should always be no more than between 5-7% and invariably will actually work out no more expensive than dealing direct but giving so many more benefits.
