Many people don’t realize it, but Crufts is so much more than a championship conformation show for dogs. The four-day event also features a large trade show of dog-related goods and services, as well as competitions in:
Dog agility
Obedience
Flyball
Heelwork to music
However, the main competition still remains the Best in Show award, which is hotly contested by dogs and their owners. Organized and hosted by The Kennel Club every year at the National Events Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England, it’s the largest show of its kind in the world. Compared to the Westminster Kennel Dog Show, which attracts 3,200 entries, Crufts drew a staggering 22,000 dogs last year. Need further proof that this is a big deal? Check out these stats:
More than 3,400 dogs from 45 overseas countries participated (many of them arriving on a plane charter)
The four-day event attracted nearly 160,000 visitors in 2017
200 different breeds of dog
Cumulative peak television audiences reach 6.4 million viewers
Crufts attracted 646 members of the press registered from 34 countries
For dog owners who appreciate purebreds, Crufts is worthy of the title ‘biggest and best celebration of dogs.’ 2024 marks the 133rd anniversary of the prestigious dog show, and if you’re travelling with your beloved canine, Stratos Jets will book a pet-friendly plane charter for you and your four-legged friends.
For those who take canine pedigree seriously, this is a must-attend event. Whether you’re travelling as a participant or spectator, Stratos Jets can arrange a plane charter that’ll get you across the Atlantic quickly and comfortably.
Recommended private jets for your charter flight to Birmingham
At Stratos Jets, our connections reach far beyond the United States. Whether your journey starts and ends in the US or takes place entirely overseas, sit back and relax in a private jet that's part of vast network of aircraft owned and operated by the best air carriers in the business.
Birmingham International Airport (EGBB) is the best option for travelers arriving on a plane charter. While it’s the region’s main airport, it’s a quick five-minute drive from the NEC.
Travel is about more than just departing and arriving. When you fly with Stratos, we take great care to ensure that you have a memorable travel experience. While your private flight advisor takes care of your flight arrangements, our Trip Support Team is here to handle everything from in-flight meals to vehicle rentals, to accommodations in Birmingham. Just let us know how we can help and we’ll take care of the rest.
Every charter flight review on this page was submitted by a real Stratos Jets customer. In the interest of transparency, we never change reviews or use incentives to influence these reviews. This way, you can hear directly from our past and current clients about how we handled their private travel experience.
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Overall rating (4.89 out of 5) Based on 670 reviews from our trusted Jet Charter reviews
Anne G.
51504/12/2021
Steve and Stratos Jet haven’t once disappointed our family! The service is impeccable, communication is divine and we always feel safe flying with Stratos. Thank you all for constantly humoring me with all of my itinerary changes. I would highly recommend Stratos as well as Steve Stogner to anyone with high level travel needs!
Jack G.
51507/17/2014
Your company really cares about it's customer and made us feel so comfortable and confident. I would recommend your service to others.
Daniel S.
51510/10/2013
None, excellent service
Mary B.
51503/27/2013
All good. I would like info on best, fastest way to charter jet for my next trip to India. I'm not wealthy, & run a small business. My work is only to benefit impoverished people internationally. My website is www.lesindiennes.com.
I must travel regularly to India yearly for my business.
I wonder if your company alo cares about these people? Is it possible to use your services for this business travel? Can you advise me to a NY company that is more suitable to my needs. I answered your questionnaire.
I look forward to your advice, & to learn how much your co. Is concerned with the plight of these people's?
Best
Mary
Barbara B.
51501/09/2021
Very much enjoyed the trip. Glenn was helpful in coordinating every facet of the trip and answering all questions. We greatly appreciated all of the effort.
Debbie Parker
51505/05/2021
Your team was easy to work with and the clients were great. We look forward to working with you again. our trip # was Z0HQZZ
Lisa Stanley
51510/03/2017
Joel Thomas and his great team at Stratos makes booking a private charter easy. They keep in contact with you from the start right through to after the flight, which gives my travelers a piece of mind. Everything is always exactly planned to our specifications. Stratos really goes above and beyond in their industry - they are simply the best at what they do.
Stuart S.
51508/12/2020
We felt safe, comfortable and the flight arrived ahead of schedule.
George L.
51504/13/2017
Great service! Anne and I will contact you, probably in mid-January about our next trip to Florida. Thanks and have a good evening.
Michael Turkal
51501/08/2018
Always great working with you guys!
Tim S.
51503/01/2020
The experience was perfect throughout from initial contact through final payment. Our flight was a last minute family emergency and the folks at Stratos Jets made every effort to get me and my family home as quickly and safely as possible. I cannot thanks them enough for caring about our situation.
Charles C.
51510/10/2020
Glenn like usual is great to work with and is always on top of it.
Roberto Berrios
51510/07/2020
Just wanted to say that the way you guys relay information is perfect. I've never seen it from any other broker
Roland C.
51507/31/2023
Danny, my Stratos Rep, was in contact with me on a regular basis. The rest of his team provided excellent support to ensure there weren’t any issues. The entire experience was better than my highest expectations. I’m already planning my next trip.
Chris M.
51503/20/2024
Mostly good. Registration process is painful and there was a little hiccup with confirmed time for departure but we made it work.
John S.
51503/23/2022
Start to finish the team was very professional.
Myra B.
51510/28/2020
Every aspect was professional, courteous, and reliable.
Eric Sanchez
51512/24/2017
Great experience as always!
Lynda K.
51504/14/2023
This company goes above and beyond and exceeds every expectation. I highly recommend them.
Scott M.
51502/03/2022
Great experience on a nice small private jet.
Kimberly S.
51511/03/2016
Great experience with Stratos Jet Charters! Superior knowledge and outstanding customer service! Went above and beyond to make sure our flight was perfect. Highly recommended for anything from a short turboprop trip, to a transcontinental flight.
Andy S.
51506/16/2021
I have highly recommended Stratosjets to friends and will continue to do so. The planning team (Kyle Jones being my lead - world class individual) continues to do a superb job tending to each detail and communicating same timely and in an understandable fashion.
Patrick G.
51511/22/2019
tks.
Charlie D.
51501/17/2018
Flight great.. flown Stratos about 10 years... better than what I hear + have experienced thru friends. Professional & responsive. Book it!
Eddie D.
51502/02/2017
I have dealt with Stratos Jet for the past 10 years
Always great response and outstanding service
Highly recommend them for any charter service you may need
Kelly W.
51504/19/2017
Top notch customer service from the initial contact through the end of trip, incredibly quick turn-around-time for a quote, very detail oriented itinerary. I highly recommend Stratos for any of your charter needs!
Leah L.
51510/15/2021
Top notch experience, pilot was amazing, plane was great, service was phenomenal. No complaints at all.
Joel M.
51502/05/2018
Always enjoy flying privately. Exciting from planning a trip to booking to flight(s). Predominantly use Stratos. Attentive and personal service. Joel Thomas was a great go to person. All subcontractors that they use have been top-notched. Only critique is I obtained better final pricing of the flight when I received quotes from other charter companies. Seems to be an industry thing about competitive pricing in order to obtain the best price. Yes I would recommend Stratos.
Eric Sanchez
51505/23/2021
Good flight. Thanks for the trip.
Laura Thomas
51511/29/2023
Team,
We have always enjoyed working with your professional staff. Requests and communication regarding trips are always timely. We hope that we can continue working together to provide a great experience.
Rose C.
51507/21/2022
Kerry was absolutely amazing!! She made the entire process very seamless and so easy for me. Made me look very good to my boss. She kept me informed of the entire trip, from the plane arriving at the airport to wheels down at the final destination. I have nothing but extreme praise for Kerry and her customer service.
Rich L.
51509/02/2012
Everyone involved was courteous and helpful in getting a last minute emergency trip arranged. However, the premise for using your services was to be GUARANTEED ARRIVAL by a SPECIFIC TIME. Neither the departure nor arrival was anywhere close to what was promised. Hence, our reasons for hiring Stratos to take us became unnecessary and a wasted expense
Scott B.
51501/08/2023
Great
Frank B.
51509/05/2017
Excellent
A. A.
51508/07/2017
We have used Stratos on several occasions for Business and Personal use. The staff and service is superior. We would highly recommend Stratos to or Business Partners, Family and Friends.
Jim W.
51503/14/2017
Joel
I do not use google sign in re survey
Let me simply say Ms Hill was outstanding every step of the way as was the service at Dolphin Sun night
Thank you
Jim W.
Charter flight Omaha to Sarasota Mar 12
Eric Sanchez
51508/16/2017
Always great working with you guys!! Great job all around as usual.
James M.
51504/15/2020
yes!
Esther R.
51502/20/2013
I really don't have a basis for comparison since this was my first experience with a charter but I was extremely pleased with the service.
Rick Haviland
51506/27/2023
This is from an Operator standpoint--Stratos Jets as a broker is consistently professional and profitable to work with in their demand for quality and efficiency--great company top to bottom, their personnel being one of their best assets!
Angie M.
51506/28/2013
Garrett did a great job once again. He ALWAYS responds quickly and you can tell he really wants to please. He tried very hard to get us overflight permission and this time he was not able to but I knew that he tried hard. We had the same flight crew as we had last time and we really like them. They are very professional and very friendly.
Larnell B. E.
51502/19/2020
From the first email until the time we were wheels down in St. Thomas, the responsiveness, service, professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. There is absolutely no chance I will ever use anyone else and I will be sure to share my experiences with my colleague’s here on Capitol Hill and in my professional and personal circles. A special acknowledgement to Glenn, for everything he did to make this a seamless business experience! Regards, Larnell Director, Travel, Security and Facilities,
Matteo G.
51511/28/2020
Stratos made this trip extra special with a gift of cupcakes upon departure for my wife's birthday. Great crews and aircraft and even when flying during some of the busiest times of the year everything was super easy and stress free! Thank you Mark & Sarah for always covering every detail and especially our last minute changes. You guys make every trip fun and special.
David R.
51505/03/2017
The low approach over Newport was terrific....CAD even stopped talking. Have a nice w/e....David
Matteo G.
51511/28/2019
Joel and his team fire on all cylinders at all times. Every detail of the trip is always handled and communication is very proactive. We have special requests all of the time from exact wheels up times to ground transport changes and the team handles our trip with ease. I cannot recommend the Stratos Team enough and the value you get far exceeds our past charter and membership experiences. Thank you again Stratos Team
Dean S.
51507/26/2024
Daniel was great. He arranged a charter flight at nearly midnight and was able to get my AOG part (in less than 12 hours from request) delivered to the plane. We fight fires with planes so thank you for helping us get back to scooping/dropping water quickly.
John L.
51511/01/2023
Probably to save on hotels for crew (Wisconsin would be cheaper than Toronto). Weather did not cooperate so cost us half an hour.
Not the end of the world, but still an annoyance that could have been avoided.
Joseph M.
51512/05/2016
KEEP UP GOOD WORK,WHEN I CALLED WILL HAD MY PAST INFORMATION IN HAND.HE WAS GREAT
Sage L.
51507/31/2023
Anthony is amazing. He goes above and beyond every time anyone in my family has booked a flight through Stratos. He makes sure all of our needs are met and walks us through every step. After flight is booked he checks on us every step of the way to our destination and back.
Taylor Morell
51501/12/2021
One of the more detail oriented, organized brokers and brokerages to work with. Didn't matter who I coordinated with, between broker and trip support personnel, they treated us with respect and professionalism each and every single time. Looking forward to welcoming your clients on board again soon!
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call right now and we can get you on your way to the destination of your choice! Talk to one of our air chater argents now by calling (888) 593-9066 or by emailing [email protected]
How do I choose the right aircraft for my mission?
As charter brokers, we do more than simply book your charter flight. At Stratos Jets, our air charter associates are highly trained personnel capable of matching our clients with the appropriate aircraft for their travel needs. Once we determine how many passengers you’re travelling with and how far you’re flying, we can determine which category of aircraft you require. There are many options available. The most common aircrafts hired for private charters include:
Cessna’s Citation X
Gulfstream’s G650
Bombardier’s Global line
After that, we can help you narrow down the selection of recommended aircraft based on budget, desired cabin amenities, airport requirements, luggage capacity, as well as aircraft age and performance capabilities.
Staying Safe in the Skies
At Stratos Jets, air charter safety is our number one concern. One of our key policies is to increase consumer education. This ensures our clients are able to make informed decisions. We also work with our aircraft providers to ensure their safety training programs meet and even exceed our air charter safety requirements. To make this happen, Stratos Jets is an ARGUS Certified Broker. This means that our brokerage firm is:
Committed to the best industry practices
Adhering to all applicable safety regulations
Maintaining the appropriate insurance coverage required
Are there additional costs per private jet rental passenger?
There are no additional costs per passenger. At Stratos Jet Charters, we base our private jet rental prices per hour, not per guest.
The Stratos Pricing Estimator
If you would like to estimate the cost of a private jet charter, use our Stratos pricing estimator page. It lists the most common estimates based on destination and aircraft type. And you can always enter customized data to get an estimate for a specific destination.
Additional Concierge Charges
We do charge for some of our additional concierge services, such as in-flight catering and entertainment, hotel bookings and ground transportation. We know our clients’ time is precious, so we offer the value and convenience of “one-stop-shopping” through our Trip Support team. When you book a flight with Stratos Jet Charters, we can take care of all the logistics, including booking hotels, meeting spaces, limousines and tickets to special events. That way you can relax, and enjoy your trip.
Empty Leg Charters
Also, since we charge per hour, not per passenger, there are travel bargains to be found with our Empty Leg Flights. Many of our private jet rental flights are one-way, and then we need to move the aircraft to a new destination. To reduce the costs of flying an empty aircraft, we offer discounts to travelers with flexible itineraries. Clever passengers will sometimes split the cost with their fellow travelers, thereby reducing the cost for everyone on the flight.
Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary?
If your plans need to change, we will do everything in our power to accommodate the changes. One of the benefits of hiring Stratos Jet Charters is that we have much more flexibility than commercial airlines and can provide many more air charter services.
We have two teams that can help you. Here is a brief description of each:
Charter Sales Agents
This is the initial contact team. They evaluate your travel needs to identify the appropriate aircraft type for your travel plan. Pricing is determined by aircraft availability, its position related to the intended departure location and the position of where the aircraft needs to be after performing the customer’s flight.
Trip Support Team
Once the aircraft has been selected, Trip Support works with the customer, the air carrier and all concierge service providers to organize all of the travel details. Trip Support is responsible for coordinating:
Departure time
Departure and arrival at the Fixed Base departure location
Ensuring assigned crew members meet Stratos experience requirements
Making sure the insurance is current and everyone is protected
Coordinating all concierge services
In reference to last-minute itinerary changes, any changes would go through the Trip Support Team.
Our customers often have demanding flight itineraries that can change quickly. They’ve come to appreciate knowing there’s an entire team of people focused on organizing all the details of their trip. Stratos Jet Charters wants to provide our clients with consistently outstanding air charter service and an impeccable safety record.
Are you ready to book your Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary? charter flight yet?
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call now and we'll get you on your way to your destination!
Anne G.
Steve and Stratos Jet haven’t once disappointed our family! The service is impeccable, communication is divine and we always feel safe flying with Stratos. Thank you all for constantly humoring me with all of my itinerary changes. I would highly recommend Stratos as well as Steve Stogner to anyone with high level travel needs!
Jack G.
Your company really cares about it's customer and made us feel so comfortable and confident. I would recommend your service to others.
Daniel S.
None, excellent service
Mary B.
All good. I would like info on best, fastest way to charter jet for my next trip to India. I'm not wealthy, & run a small business. My work is only to benefit impoverished people internationally. My website is www.lesindiennes.com. I must travel regularly to India yearly for my business. I wonder if your company alo cares about these people? Is it possible to use your services for this business travel? Can you advise me to a NY company that is more suitable to my needs. I answered your questionnaire. I look forward to your advice, & to learn how much your co. Is concerned with the plight of these people's? Best Mary
Barbara B.
Very much enjoyed the trip. Glenn was helpful in coordinating every facet of the trip and answering all questions. We greatly appreciated all of the effort.
Debbie Parker
Your team was easy to work with and the clients were great. We look forward to working with you again. our trip # was Z0HQZZ
Lisa Stanley
Joel Thomas and his great team at Stratos makes booking a private charter easy. They keep in contact with you from the start right through to after the flight, which gives my travelers a piece of mind. Everything is always exactly planned to our specifications. Stratos really goes above and beyond in their industry - they are simply the best at what they do.
Stuart S.
We felt safe, comfortable and the flight arrived ahead of schedule.
George L.
Great service! Anne and I will contact you, probably in mid-January about our next trip to Florida. Thanks and have a good evening.
Michael Turkal
Always great working with you guys!
Tim S.
The experience was perfect throughout from initial contact through final payment. Our flight was a last minute family emergency and the folks at Stratos Jets made every effort to get me and my family home as quickly and safely as possible. I cannot thanks them enough for caring about our situation.
Charles C.
Glenn like usual is great to work with and is always on top of it.
Roberto Berrios
Just wanted to say that the way you guys relay information is perfect. I've never seen it from any other broker
Roland C.
Danny, my Stratos Rep, was in contact with me on a regular basis. The rest of his team provided excellent support to ensure there weren’t any issues. The entire experience was better than my highest expectations. I’m already planning my next trip.
Chris M.
Mostly good. Registration process is painful and there was a little hiccup with confirmed time for departure but we made it work.
John S.
Start to finish the team was very professional.
Myra B.
Every aspect was professional, courteous, and reliable.
Eric Sanchez
Great experience as always!
Lynda K.
This company goes above and beyond and exceeds every expectation. I highly recommend them.
Scott M.
Great experience on a nice small private jet.
Kimberly S.
Great experience with Stratos Jet Charters! Superior knowledge and outstanding customer service! Went above and beyond to make sure our flight was perfect. Highly recommended for anything from a short turboprop trip, to a transcontinental flight.
Andy S.
I have highly recommended Stratosjets to friends and will continue to do so. The planning team (Kyle Jones being my lead - world class individual) continues to do a superb job tending to each detail and communicating same timely and in an understandable fashion.
Patrick G.
tks.
Charlie D.
Eddie D.
I have dealt with Stratos Jet for the past 10 years Always great response and outstanding service Highly recommend them for any charter service you may need
Kelly W.
Top notch customer service from the initial contact through the end of trip, incredibly quick turn-around-time for a quote, very detail oriented itinerary. I highly recommend Stratos for any of your charter needs!
Leah L.
Top notch experience, pilot was amazing, plane was great, service was phenomenal. No complaints at all.
Joel M.
Always enjoy flying privately. Exciting from planning a trip to booking to flight(s). Predominantly use Stratos. Attentive and personal service. Joel Thomas was a great go to person. All subcontractors that they use have been top-notched. Only critique is I obtained better final pricing of the flight when I received quotes from other charter companies. Seems to be an industry thing about competitive pricing in order to obtain the best price. Yes I would recommend Stratos.
Eric Sanchez
Good flight. Thanks for the trip.
Laura Thomas
Team, We have always enjoyed working with your professional staff. Requests and communication regarding trips are always timely. We hope that we can continue working together to provide a great experience.
Rose C.
Kerry was absolutely amazing!! She made the entire process very seamless and so easy for me. Made me look very good to my boss. She kept me informed of the entire trip, from the plane arriving at the airport to wheels down at the final destination. I have nothing but extreme praise for Kerry and her customer service.
Rich L.
Everyone involved was courteous and helpful in getting a last minute emergency trip arranged. However, the premise for using your services was to be GUARANTEED ARRIVAL by a SPECIFIC TIME. Neither the departure nor arrival was anywhere close to what was promised. Hence, our reasons for hiring Stratos to take us became unnecessary and a wasted expense
Scott B.
Great
Frank B.
Excellent
A. A.
We have used Stratos on several occasions for Business and Personal use. The staff and service is superior. We would highly recommend Stratos to or Business Partners, Family and Friends.
Jim W.
Joel I do not use google sign in re survey Let me simply say Ms Hill was outstanding every step of the way as was the service at Dolphin Sun night Thank you Jim W. Charter flight Omaha to Sarasota Mar 12
Eric Sanchez
Always great working with you guys!! Great job all around as usual.
James M.
yes!
Esther R.
I really don't have a basis for comparison since this was my first experience with a charter but I was extremely pleased with the service.
Rick Haviland
This is from an Operator standpoint--Stratos Jets as a broker is consistently professional and profitable to work with in their demand for quality and efficiency--great company top to bottom, their personnel being one of their best assets!
Angie M.
Garrett did a great job once again. He ALWAYS responds quickly and you can tell he really wants to please. He tried very hard to get us overflight permission and this time he was not able to but I knew that he tried hard. We had the same flight crew as we had last time and we really like them. They are very professional and very friendly.
Larnell B. E.
From the first email until the time we were wheels down in St. Thomas, the responsiveness, service, professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. There is absolutely no chance I will ever use anyone else and I will be sure to share my experiences with my colleague’s here on Capitol Hill and in my professional and personal circles. A special acknowledgement to Glenn, for everything he did to make this a seamless business experience! Regards, Larnell Director, Travel, Security and Facilities,
Matteo G.
Stratos made this trip extra special with a gift of cupcakes upon departure for my wife's birthday. Great crews and aircraft and even when flying during some of the busiest times of the year everything was super easy and stress free! Thank you Mark & Sarah for always covering every detail and especially our last minute changes. You guys make every trip fun and special.
David R.
Matteo G.
Joel and his team fire on all cylinders at all times. Every detail of the trip is always handled and communication is very proactive. We have special requests all of the time from exact wheels up times to ground transport changes and the team handles our trip with ease. I cannot recommend the Stratos Team enough and the value you get far exceeds our past charter and membership experiences. Thank you again Stratos Team
Dean S.
Daniel was great. He arranged a charter flight at nearly midnight and was able to get my AOG part (in less than 12 hours from request) delivered to the plane. We fight fires with planes so thank you for helping us get back to scooping/dropping water quickly.
John L.
Probably to save on hotels for crew (Wisconsin would be cheaper than Toronto). Weather did not cooperate so cost us half an hour. Not the end of the world, but still an annoyance that could have been avoided.
Joseph M.
KEEP UP GOOD WORK,WHEN I CALLED WILL HAD MY PAST INFORMATION IN HAND.HE WAS GREAT
Sage L.
Anthony is amazing. He goes above and beyond every time anyone in my family has booked a flight through Stratos. He makes sure all of our needs are met and walks us through every step. After flight is booked he checks on us every step of the way to our destination and back.
Taylor Morell
One of the more detail oriented, organized brokers and brokerages to work with. Didn't matter who I coordinated with, between broker and trip support personnel, they treated us with respect and professionalism each and every single time. Looking forward to welcoming your clients on board again soon!