The Truth About Flying JSX - Semi Private Jet Experience

I travelled with JSX from Las Vegas to Dallas last week. JSX is a part 135 charter operator, not an airline. I was able to check-in quickly from their own facility in Las Vegas, in just a few minutes, and there was no invasive TSA security screening. The next moment I was walking onto an Embraer 145 jet on the ramp. The plane was fitted with 1-1 seating configuration, so there is no middle seat, with no seat neighbour to share with.
I spoke to the JSX pilots, crew and a few passengers about their experience onboard. The flight time to Dallas was 2 hours 30 minutes through some scenic views of the Grand Canyon. After I landed in Dallas, the checked baggage was first placed on the tarmac before passengers deplaned. I got my bag within a minute and by the next minute I was in a pre-booked car driving away from the private terminal. The whole experience on JSX was swift, much faster than flying into and out of the crowded airport terminal, with no lines of check-in or screenings to deal with.
The 1-1 seating configuration is currently served on the JSX Texas route only. West Coast routes are served by 1-2 seating configuration.
Lastly, I interviewed the CEO of JSX, Alex Wilcox, on the future expansion plans of JSX and whether more planes will be re-configured to 1-1 seating. Alex also shared with me how he started in aviation, almost 3 decades ago.

[@lars7859]

This was my hidden gem pre-Covid. I fly Phoenix to Vegas often. The best deal was last minute,”hop on”. I would wake up in the morning, book a same day flight for $89.00-$99.00, show up 20 minutes before the flight, and check in. 30 minutes later I would be in Vegas. You get spoiled very quickly and never want to deal with regular airport hassle ever again. There are not as many flights at this time, and prices are up, but hopefully things will resume like they were before the pandemic. Superb flying experience!

[@hanj31]

I hope I can do that one time from burbank to las vegas

[@malibooo]

$99? Now prices are even higher! Do you have any other hidden gems?

[@kakasaka]

@Joshua 윤호 Han I highly recommend it... once you do that, youll never want to use another airline or drive there lol..

[@kazaabitboll2026]

Hi is there a way to do this from,lax? I want to fly Australia to Palm springs but there is only one flight at 7 p.m each day and my international flight arrives at 6 a.m all the flights are from san fran we know why right !

[@blueyogurt2748]

I love how natural flying is to the ceo. It’s nice to see a ceo who’s life is literally immersed in travel as opposed to just a business person

[@Ldejoie]

I fly JSX all the time. I left my cell at home causing my family to have to drive back to get it. Once my family delivered the phone the JSX worker brought my phone and handed it to the pilot through the window and the pilot delivered my phone to me straight away. The best part of the experience was that one of the workers waited by the door until my family arrived with my phone.

[@zuluman420]

I love JSX. I'll be flying from KLAS to KBUR on Thursday. This will be my third or fourth time flying JSX. Highly recommend.

[@Noneblue39]

what about the pricing?

[@zuluman420]

If you book a month or earlier before your flight you can find tickets from $99 (USD) to about $250 and up if you book closer to your departure date. Or they have another option that is around $500. I've had no reason to go for the other option. A flight with other airlines are starting around $70 for where I'm going. But I'll pay a little more to avoid all the chaos in KLAS, KLAX, and, KBUR. Definitely worth it IMO.

[@tonehouseny187]

This proves my comment that I made. These planes cost easy 7k hourly to operate. LAS to DAL the hours flying compared to the low cost of seats is operating at a major deficit. Not a sustainable model. 10 years in the 135/91 private aviation industry. Not a big fan of these seat selling models. They always fail or get sold to bail out investors.

[@petrosfore8877]

WOW! The CEO's interview was inspiring and a great eye opener. Thanks Sam.

[@rosem7568]

I love how Sam's videos always have interesting info. They remind me of James Asquith's YT videos

[@martymarl4602]

that CEO is real chill, not stuck up at all...nice

[@RyanBomar]

Absolutely loved every second of this video, Sam! I've flown JSX since the beginning, and I'm a customer for life.

[@SamChui]

Awesome Ryan, love your classic videos!

[@nine8three310]

Very lucky Ryan. I wish we had something like this in Australia. Looks like an outstanding airline and hopefully the way of the future.

[@BillTheHawk]

First time I have ever seen anything like this! My (non flying wife) would fly this airline!

[@pushslice]

I am a big JSX fan as well; have not flown them since the start of the pandemic though, I need to get back on one of their planes. (And my furry pooch can’t wait as well, she loves the flights)

[@stevejetman]

Thanks Ryan for showing Mary and I a different way of travel. We had a blast visiting you last year in Burbank. Peace.

[@travelvlogs7726]

Always a pleasure watching Sam's vlog!! Especially during the Covid and lockdown time, when most of us are unable to travel, gives us a feel of travelling by watching Sam's video :)

[@SamChui]

Thank you, really appreciated!

[@samwilliams3592]

Why can’t you travel? What country do you live in? Sorry to hear

[@AlanLawSydney]

Thank you Sam, another great video. We at Sydney can not go and travel international, but watching your videos give me the sense of travelling. Thank you.

[@NurseViv]

I actually flew with them for the first time last Sunday and was thoroughly impressed.. The Phoenix staff was excellent from check in to take off..The check in was so much better and LESS STRESSFUL which is a game changer for me…I didn’t like the Vegas lounge at all it was very unkempt yesterday and I’m not sure how it will be as the temperature goes up in the summer in the southwest… we shall see as I’m booked again next month 😅 All in all I loved the experience and will travel again via JSX between PHX, Vegas and the Bay Area!

[@Rhaspun]

The staff in this video were nice. From the first greeting and on down the line.

[@tonehouseny187]

What’s your cost for seat LAS to PHX?

[@ubroberts5541]

Phoenix has a very nice JSX terminal!

[@shawnhillman8630]

Love Love Love JSX, so convenient from Orange County to Las Vegas multiple times a year. Great video as always Sam.

[@sirfoldalot4305]

Thank you for doing this VLOG. It's great to see how much everyone involved loves their job. I am a huge fan of JSX and have been flying them for many years out of East Bay CA and Oakland, from back when they were known as Jetsuite X. I'm excited by the news of expansion and hope that they are once again able to add more routes out of Concord, though I'll keep going to Oakland if necessary. Would love to see some of these new 145's too. Great pricing and superb service every single time. Flying Vegas in a week on them and cannot wait!

[@lukelausk]

You just opened up my options of transportation to extend my travel if I'm in vegas Thanks Sam =]

[@SamChui]

yep, it is great for Las Vegas routes. But beware the Dallas to LV runs once a week only. And on West coast they use 1-2 seat configuration as opposed to 1-1 (Texas route only)

[@LivingAviation]

Watched the update on your socials :) really excited to watch! Those seats are just mmmmmm

[@tfsvids4117]

Hi living aviation I love your channel and your touch it... You know it right?!!!

[@tfsvids4117]

I know you are angry now living aviation 😔

[@tanyaparker776]

YAYYYY!!!!!!! I'm in Philly and to hear JSX is coming to the east coast brings happiness to my travel heart!!! I can wait happily to travel and have the JSX experience!!!!

[@swiper1818]

Great to see Captain Lydia in the left hand seat and to hear her story -superb!!!

[@swiper1818]

and to see the enthusiastic pilots crew and passengers (and dog) on your flight!

[@narlee2014]

Great vid! Good ole DFW! The metroplex is a great place to live if you want to do plane spotting. You have DFW, Love Field, Meechum Airport, and Alliance Airport, and a bunch of smaller airfields. Alliance is cool because it’s a cargo airport with very cool planes coming and going. The metroplex is a huge hub for aviation and plane enthusiasts! Come visit you’ll enjoy your stay!🏆

[@EuroVrod]

Love these small innovative companies. The big airlines are chasing seat mile revenue, while JSX wants to capture a niche market. Hopefully, JSX will stay in business. Would love to fly them one day. Can you bypass TSA? Thanks, Sam. Awesome coverage. Keep up the excellent work!

[@moonstar6521]

I saw it already from an aviation geek too and finally Sam has its own vlog of this impressive cabin😎

[@RyanBomar]

It's pretty impressive, especially for their price point. I'm glad Sam got to experience it.

[@moonstar6521]

@@RyanBomar Indeed😎

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

Thank you for making this video sam! Ive been wanting to fly with this airline for a while now and wondered how it was. I also had no idea the flew to dallas which is perfect for me!

[@collinm.2408]

Nice subwoofers you got there... :)

[@sharadshelar]

Hey Sam, Space travel now a days is a very hot topic for everyone despite of being ultra expensive. Here is an ultra low cost idea which can give 'near real' experience of space ride ( earth, moon ,mars) to common people as little as $50 or even cheaper.. #spaceTravelForEveryone. Same concept can be used for creating virtual flying experience in luxury private jet with most scenic 'out of window' views ( dine and fly in 'virtually' flying restaurant ) See the first 20 seconds of the video (by user Ernest Semerda) which has basic elements of this idea. Imagine doing it a larger - professional scale, can be a great fun and educational exercise for kids and adults alike kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5DYe2OAms2hjs0&ab_channel=ErnestSemerda IDEA - a better "near real" space flight simulator experience which will not only show views of earth from the stratosphere but also views of low orbit fly-by, touchdown on moon, mars and other space wonders. You can make a real size replica of a non flying space capsule - starliner, keep it on a mount inside a big elliptical shaped room whose walls and floors are made up with ultra HD infinity super wide screens. It can then mimic "out of window" three dimensional breathtaking views of space in the same way space travelers view it from inside the spacecraft window. e.g. space horizon, close up of earth, moon, mars, comets etc. ( FROM REAL RECORDINGS OR artist's impression ) With mechanical movements of the craft, pre-recorded scenes and sounds you can recreate the same experience one gets in space i.e. the launch - in flight and touchdown (barring zero gravity) Will work like current flight simulators but on a much larger scale and will be more realistic. So within 60 minutes you can experience lift off, low orbit fly by and touchdown on the surface of earth, moon, mars and other planets in just a few hundred dollars or even less and it will be a 'near real' experience.. you sit in the same movable craft astronauts sit and see the same views they see

[@AP-ph7hf]

I bought a Cirrus Vision Jet during the pandemic so my family and I could vacation and visit family without all the hassles. I highly recommend. It's more convenient than flying charter and works according to your schedule. Cheers! Edit: I should say that I usually fly weekly from my home in Utah to my vacation home in Jackson Hole, so this is the perfect for the commute.

[@عبداللهالعنزي-س1ش]

Sam belongs to a middle class family I can't travel as much as you but I can feel by watching your videos

[@MrIsamt]

Love these flights! I was actually on the very first JSX flight from DAL-HOU! Definitely would do again.

[@waynetrinh8125]

Was it expensive?

[@robainscough]

Excellent video, I had been thinking about flying out of Concord CA and now I'm all onboard!

[@rosem7568]

Hahhahahaha same... Sam has amazing videos just like James Asquith YT videos

[@heathermetz6576]

2:46 “Welcome to J-S-X.” A 30 seater, ERJ-145LR. So cool! Thanks for posting.

[@youngsixty7395]

The fact that we get free air travel documentaries on KZbin by Sam is truly a gift ❤️🥰👌👍

[@youngsixty7395]

🥰

[@pcoussa]

The music sounds like something out of Beverley Hills Cop. Love it!

[@crybabyteamo]

you know it's fitting when the CEO shares a photo with Lisa Vanderpump

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

A very interesting concept! Good luck to them.

[@rosem7568]

Very interesting insights... Just like from James Asquith YT videos. Check him out!

[@Richard2003]

That dog looks like he needs emotional support

[@canadianwing]

thought the same thing

[@lukasnemec144]

XDDDDDDD

[@leslieguerrero9579]

u look like u need emotional support

[@Richard2003]

@@leslieguerrero9579 I do. don't you?

[@kundalinid1063]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@almarossetti5027]

Flew to Orlando from Dallas with entire family. LOVED IT!! We'll now be flying JSX better than commercial. It was awesome.

[@immhdirfan8917]

Always a pleasure watching Sam's vlog!! We love you Sam

[@rosem7568]

His vlogs are very amazing...They are similar to James Asquith YT vlogs

[@IShowRalph]

Hey Sam chui! I appreciate everything your doing in this channel in order to let us get entertained with you! Even Coronavirus Couldn’t stop you from uploading! Anyways thanks❤️❤️

[@kaisercc]

You’re * doing

[@IShowRalph]

@@kaisercc bruh 😭😂

[@kaisercc]

@@IShowRalph what does bruh mean?

[@IShowRalph]

👉😤👈

[@Kaymeron]

I hope these guys come to NYC soon. Great video.

[@carlott13]

Good luck on your check ride! Don’t stress it, enjoy it. Nothing better than getting the you just passed nod from your DPE 🤙

[@shaungriffin150]

Very cool, did I see 2 “ Janet” planes sitting at the start 👽

[@SamChui]

sure is!

[@anujbhatt3339]

There are 3 Janet planes at 4.58

[@NYLFR]

@@SamChui Next vid? Lol

[@ZlimboardOfficial]

I was looking for this comment.

[@Davidliang199]

Janet air!!!!!

[@IDALBOE]

Awesome vid Sam, beautiful views and looked like a great flight!

[@rosem7568]

Sam never disappoints on delivering good content just like James Asquith YT. Check him out!

[@IDALBOE]

@@rosem7568 thanks i definitely will have a awesome day!

[@sharonkoh6404]

Hi 👋🏻 Sam. I am glad you are back 😍. I miss your flight ✈️ video experience.

[@fergman300]

I watch JSX fly out of Concord daily....its always fun to watch them come and go. Fingers crossed we will see JSX add Concord to GJT one of these days.

[@Alexander-ec1yt]

Amaizing Experience Sam Chui Good Job greetings From Venezuela 😉✈️💚

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

We're flying JSX into Denver and can't wait for this experience!

[@matheeshaweerawardana6510]

Lady who is with the dog : 🐶 have 30 thousand followers in tik Tok Sam chui: hold my beer 🍺

[@SamChui]

Anyone can find her dog's tiktok channel?

[@JasonB808]

She was bragging but little did she know who she was talking to. 😂

[@mhondoroyeHarare]

🤣🤣

[@sorrymochibae5405]

@@SamChuii saw her on my fyp her tiktok is @mini.aussie.rigatoni😄😄

[@hubertdouglas9509]

Always love your videos Sam. Great content as always!!

[@darrellsnuffer8730]

Really enjoyed your in depth into JSX they make it simple and fun to fly again and again

[@karbisnhaviation8195]

I got to watch after 4 minutes today. Usually always the first viewers 😀✈️ Love you @Sam 🇮🇳

[@kuhndj67]

I get to fly private occasionally... the best part (other than flying direct to your destination with no layovers) is getting out of your car at the airport and being on the plane in 5 minutes (same getting off the plane). Looks like JSX nailed that bit (their planes are more cramped and a lot less luxurious than the 'classic' private jet but the per passenger cost is a lot less too). They actually remind me more of mid-sized Corporate Jets I've been on... which are also nice.

[@teesmith8448]

This is exciting the Concord, Ca terminal is 5 minutes from my house. I always wondered about JSX. I wondered about the turbulence because that’s what gives me anxiety and you tend to feel it more in small planes.

[@Tricia1869]

I'm minutes away from the Oakland terminal. I think I'm going to try them as well to Las Vegas. My good friend travels back and forth from here to LV often and loves it. 🤗

[@wonkyp8080]

I used to fly the Embraer 145 a while ago with ExpressJet, it's a great airplane. Although the ones I flew weren't as pretty looking as these lol.

[@mikewilliams4947]

Great pilot interviews. Want to learn more about this way to fly. I’m in the Carribbean

[@fernandograu6677]

Great video!! love the dog's participation, and all the interviews, you are a true reporter!

[@hanj31]

I love the casual uniforms on the pilots

[@jays9211]

This is an amazing concept. Would love to take a flight with my dog

[@erickrcisneros]

This video made me interested in flying with this airline. It’s pretty cool

[@rosem7568]

Me too. I always feel the same watching James Asquith YT videos

[@matthiashaenni]

Cool 1-1 seating! Must be a nice flight experience. Great trip report and good information too. The CEO has some Swiss roots. Cheers

[@zephyrsky__]

Never knew such a service existed! thanks for showing us.

[@rosem7568]

I learn something new everyday from Sam's videos...just like in James Asquith YT videos

[@isAndrewsDreamworks]

Your content never get boring Keep it up bro

[@quntendesanta4538]

Congrats on Lydia!! And great to see someones dream come true!!

[@edwardhodge_usa]

I’ve flown them 30+ times. Such a safer way to fly during COVID!

[@anthony7564]

Had to make week-of last minute travel bookings recently, Southwest raised their rates on me in the middle of the checkout process so naturally I started looking around for better airlines & jets, found JSX. Was blown away with the seating arrangement presented to me (same as the one in the video) at first it didn't even make sense. A cocktail table instead of a passenger seat? 35 seats? Only 20 minutes needed to check-in? Once I read through their website and found out what the JSX "terminal" looked like (Phoenix location) I was beyond excited and couldn't book fast enough. Grabbing $99 flights from JSX in the future for a weekend getaway will be a top priority in the future, the entire experience looks to be fantastic, I can't wait.

[@TheStaykey]

So the prices drop when you book close to your travel date? That's awesome! Most airlines increase their prices at that time (in my experiences).

[@subhadiparindam1575]

There is something special on you.I feel very bad when you don't post video.Your videos give me the feel which is unexpreseble .keep going 🛫🛫

[@SamChui]

Thank you. I love talking with people in my video, to share not only mine but also their stories :)

[@subhadiparindam1575]

You are best Sam

[@zikuandong576]

OMG that Chinese captain is so cool, I'm in love

[@vertigo2930]

Errr... which chinese captain you are refering to ?

[@zikuandong576]

@@vertigo2930 start from 1:37

[@basketballspinner]

they’ve reconfigured the inside of that embraer, very good plenty of room on both sides

[@TheLastBoomerLeft]

We fly to Vegas once a year, I think this would be a great way to go on our next trip.

[@jetaddicted]

I was gifted with a flight onboard a similarly equipped Emb-145 yesterday, belonging to Amelia charters, F-hoxy, which of course I’ve immediately dubbed Lady.

[@kingraghavsahni]

One minute from plane’s door to car door. Nice!

[@Cleared4Approach]

That’s my Checkride Prep book!!! Wooo! Thanks for the support!!

[@sirBrouwer]

I wonder if the JSX concept would work here with in the EU zone. It could fill a niche marked in between the budget liners and the main line flights. Plus with the Idea that they can land on more regional airports that could really work well. especially on the middle long parts with in the EU. (shorter travel can be covered by high speed rail)

[@jj72rg]

seems like this is priced a bit above your normal economy+ class, maybe near a business class

[@marklindley3701]

Great video. Best of luck to JSX. Great product!

[@tonehouseny187]

These operations usually don’t last that long. It’s not always easy to fill these planes selling single seats. They operate at a loss a lot of the time. I work for a large 135/91 operator. Have tons of knowledge if you ever have any questions about flying private reach out.

[@bbry2003]

I fly private...im reachin out

[@KushalDave]

Nice video...... hope one day I will also fly in this kind of Flight

[@ecossearthur]

We

[@GCarnell]

Great episode! Can’t wait to try them.

[@NurseViv]

You’ll love it!

[@williamloh9018]

Regarding flight time: It depends on the training and the person. Some people can just do this and will never put a foot wrong. Less time spent on good training (as in USAF UPT and Pensacola) is way better than 1,500 hours of towing banners or having rich kid (but useless) students try to spin you or side-load the gear. The Colgan accident and 1,500 hours has made it likely that we are missing out on some gifted people who can't afford this, and ending up with that dude who sadly crashed the Atlas Air B767. Typically real smart...like the MAX MBA aircraft designers.

[@isuraviamarasekera1822]

Dear Sam, We highly appreciate if you can do a review on our national carrier which is Srilankan Airlines. Hope you are aware of this international airline. Safe flight Stay safe Regards Isuravi Amarasekera Colombo, Sri Lanka

[@SamChui]

I did one here few years back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LUd3yZfZlopqs we will have to wait until covid is over to resume full travel and flying.

[@e.o9470]

Very nice concept, wish JSX best of lucks!

[@paulw.woodring7304]

The 747SP at 4:55 probably belonged to the late casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his wife. I believe they had matching 747SPs.

[@STingyWasTaken]

cool

[@BonsaiYamaReview]

JSX is the best way to travel I absolutely I loved it ! Great video Sam you are my hero you give me inspiration to my reviews .

[@anapierre1719]

Best review & interview EVER

[@sattanathanl2034]

Really nice business idea and timely rolled out product

[@mapleleafaviation304]

Your videos are just as luxurious as private Jets! 🤩🤩

[@khju1228]

Bro u have insane level of confidence

[@terrinurse2920]

Yes, East coast! Would definitely fly with JSX. Fingers crossed for flights to and from NC to NY. I’m so done with the commercial flights overcrowding, rudeness of passengers. We are JetBlue fans for the last 12 years but they recently stopped flying direct into JFK. We got stuck with AA; worse flight we’ve been on in 13 years. I’d rather walk to NY to catch my international flight than get stuck on one of their planes again.

[@liquidsnow1]

I will fly JSX next trip ... seems awesome.👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@bruschi8148]

Sam: Next we will review Janet airlines...

[@michaelx4810]

I don’t know if I’ve spent too much time on ME and Asian carriers, but this looks meh at best lol. Great, informative video though. Thanks Sam.

[@emiratesaviation33]

Me too. I have watched too much Emirates, Qatar and Singapore Airlines lol

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Sam another great vlog ! Great alternative to commercial aviation

[@infini.tesimo]

The prices for JSX are actually very reasonable! I was expecting thousands but even if I were to leave by the nearest Friday it's only around $1.5k. Considering that this is a semi-private jet you can't beat that price. Are there any other services you can recommend? They seem limited to specific destinations at the moment.

[@uvirex5293]

$1.5k is a lot for a short flight

[@Rust_Rust_Rust]

Only 1.5k? Do you sprinkle your food with gold shavings?

[@jamiecloud1897]

If you have money, $1500 is practically back pocket change.

[@lachlanmcmahon6070]

Love the vid Sam keep up the great work

[@markramos9362]

I love JSX! No more airport nonsense! The coolest thing is that when everyone has checked in the plane leaves! Awesome! Can’t wait for SD to Cabo!

[@SumitBisht0]

Wait until one of them has a allahuakbar guest

[@firdausmahesa2931]

@@SumitBisht0 hahaha thats a nice joke bicht😃

[@Petra999]

@@SumitBisht0 chiiiiill 😭

[@marc-antoinehaddad7226]

I was waiting for you to try them, thanks

[@rosem7568]

hhhahhhaa very funny... Seems like you enjoyed Sam's video like I did...Check out James Asquith YT as well. Their contents are similar

[@TJK152]

4:54 Beautiful 747SP my favorite! I hope Sam Chui one day flies the Sands Corp 747SP!

[@bj198034]

Great video. This is exactly how I will be flying.

[@hulualeentertainment3428]

I love the Background Music.

[@jayaksm4177]

Fantastic, warm regard from Indonesia 👍😊🙏

[@kabiroscope]

Sir, the lion transportation initiative was speechless, a big thanks to you for covering it, appreciate your hard work!!

[@aniwenetv]

This could be the future of air travel

[@caelansmith]

Is JSX profitable? I love the idea and would love to see it in Australia

[@andreacarr2641]

I Totally Look Forward To Flying With Them. Las Vegas Here I Come ❤️

[@Trojan0304]

Thanks for preview , will take in future. Regular on channel

[@ivanblakely903]

Cool that a 747-SP VP-BLK is still there at LAS. Does Sands use that for super VIPs ?

[@richardschindler8822]

An amazing airline. Interesting video. I saw mystery airline, good ole Janet Air, not so secret. Welcome aboard this airplane, our destination is, can’t tell you, our flying time will be, none of your business, and the weather at where we are gong is confidential. So sit back, close your eyes, don’t even think of opening the shades. But, enjoy your flight. Good luck Sam with your pilots license. As a retired corporate pilot, I understand what your going through, but just study and you’ll do just fine.

[@Flywithmike-nj2vp]

The new background music sounds great!

[@chefchrissmith]

I can't wait for the east coast and midwest routes