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 675 reviews from our trusted Jet Charter reviews
Jason M.
51502/24/2021
Everyone was great, from Steve who got us started, to the flight support team, and to the crew. Everything went smoothly and I'd highly recommend Stratos to anyone looking to charter a flight.
Ray E.
51504/14/2019
I would recommend Stratos Jet to friends, we plan to try the service again soon.
James H.
51504/13/2023
Zak did a great job of meeting our needs and making it easy to respond to any issues. Would definitely recommend.
Kim H.
51510/09/2024
I have never met Anthony, but based on his efforts over the years, I would hire him sight unseen. Best customer service. Period. I've gone with other carriers who promised lower price and got stranded. He's always found a way to accommodate even when challenges occur. Top notch.
Ahmed A.
51510/28/2019
Stratos Jet Charters is always professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them. They care about their customers and work hard to keep you happy and comfortable the entire flight.
Nathalie R.
51506/12/2021
We needed to book a same-day plane for employees and tools to provide urgent assistance to a customer. Zach was effective, proactive and cooperative in providing a solution, precise information and updates. Would recommend Stratos Jet anytime! Thank you!
Bill M.
51505/14/2024
I have had many flights with Stratos Jet’s all booked through Kyle. They make the flights seamless and easy and do what they promise. I have recommended them to others.
Debi G.
51512/03/2019
Hey Wanted to let you know that your pilots were so thoughtful and attentive to my daughters needs yesterday. They removed all unnecessary obstacles for her. Thank you so much
Gustavo Botura
51502/21/2022
Always great to work with you guys!
Julieta I.
51507/22/2020
Daniel W.
51501/20/2022
Worked with Glenn and he really worked to find the right plane at the right time! Aircraft crew were professional and courteous. Two great cross country flights.
Steven G.
51502/23/2012
I do not think there is anything else that could have been done to make our flight enjoyable. The crew, Vincent Jordan and Nicholas Gambino, were very professional, extremely courteous and if we were to charter another flight in the future we would love having them as our crew.
Rick H.
51508/06/2017
As usual the trip from start to finish was handled professionally
Eric Sanchez
51507/03/2019
Always great teamwork
Steve R.
51510/31/2022
Good communication between Stratos and me regarding the jet being on site on ready for departure. Plenty of advance notice with the updates. This made my planning much easier.
Robert G.
51506/12/2017
Everything went perfect. great job.
Yes I would recommend your company to my friends.
Stefanie B.
51509/19/2018
My boss recently travelled to Europe for the entire month of August. During that time his jet had mechanical issues and could no longer fly where he wanted. He had about 12 flights left in his trip around Europe and Stratos Jet Charters, especially Heather Latch, saved our lives. They were able to accommodate 90% of the trips he wanted at the time he wanted. She really was a life saver for myself and my boss. I will definitely use Stratos Jets again and work with Heather any day of the week! They are magnificent!!
Kathleen L.
51507/09/2021
Yes, will highly recommend and will use your service again. The captain and co pilot were friendly and helpful. They did an excellent job getting us to Chicago and back to Virginia home safely. Frank did an excellent job answering all my questions and kept me up dated on everything. Thank you again, Kathleen L.
Dave R.
51512/24/2016
You did great. Garett was great, ground transportation was clean, easy and on-time and seamless. It was a good trip and I have already asked for another quote. Don't know if I will use it depending upon cost as this next one is purely personal. But I would like to.
John S.
51506/23/2022
The process was easy; plane, limo, pilots and boarding went smoothly
Daniel S.
51510/10/2013
None, excellent service
Joseph R.
51509/18/2022
Flight was very nice. And the pilot, Scott Gustafson, was very professional and friendly. He did a great job with our luggage and talking about the plane and our flight. Great pilot.
Lawrence K.
51512/16/2018
Sherman is a great pilot and so was his co-pilot. Looking forward to many future endeavors.
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.
Guy L.
51501/20/2019
Yes
Kim L.
51511/26/2016
Our VP's had a wonderful trip and great experience. Your staff is professional, welcoming, easy to work with and I look forward to working with them again. Thank you!
Paul A.
51512/23/2019
Prompt excellent cost saving service. Many choices. Always working to meet my needs.
Paula D.
51512/30/2020
I have not arranged or travelled by private jet except to Lanai in Hawaii. My husband and i usually fly first or business so to ensure a good service and safety i contacted 4 brokers to ask for quotes, Randy Schuette provided more than a quote, he explained the whole process and his reassuring knowledge and attention to detail was the reason i used Stratos. The trip advisory team were then very informative, and responsive. The plane was beautiful and the pilots were very friendly. I would definitely recommend Stratos and look forward to using your services again.
Al W.
51503/20/2020
Absolutely wonderful,....would recommend this to anyone [if they can afford it], real value….worth every penny!! Absolute comfort,.. courteous,... simple booking,...true luxury,.....best possible trip home from Florida !!
Haley Barrett
51512/25/2017
You guys are great.
Thanks for your business
Haley
Robert B.
51511/03/2020
I was helped at every step along the way. Any question was quickly answered.
Kim Krum
51502/23/2018
Thank you for making our jobs easier! Great passengers and your team is always a pleasure to work with!
Kind regards,
Kim Krum
Bryce B.
51503/01/2018
Wonderful!
Plan to do it again.
My wife and I had no idea that such a level of GREAT service was available.
Garrett E.
51502/21/2024
Daniel was the most efficient and communicative individual our firm has ever dealt with while in a crunch situation needing to get to Vegas immediately from Salt Lake.
He went above and beyond to assess our needs and ensure our timeline was met. If we had a position on our sales team we would offer him a better offer then what you’re paying him and may in the future.
Thanks Daniel. Hope to connect soon for our future trips.
Garrett
Bill P.
51511/01/2021
Simon and your team made our overall experience excellent. The total process start to end was well done.
Neal R.
51506/23/2021
Great setbicr
Bryan W.
51501/01/2022
From beginning to end the process was easy and seamless. While we were flying on an older mid-size jet, the interior had been recently updated and was really nice. We will definitely use Stratos again.
Michael A.
51512/22/2020
We had a great flight and would definitely recommend this to a friend. Thanks to Anthony for his attentive, personal service. Rgds, Michael
Robert L.
51512/09/2016
Our passengers wish to extend a sincere thanks to your staff. We however advise that you do not have permission to use Michael's name in their advertising or promotional material as to be endorsing your product.
Thank you again. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Al M.
51501/01/2019
Pilots were terrific, polite, and kind.
Jacy J.
51503/01/2018
Joel was great to arrange a flight for us last minute. He kept me updated through the process/flights. We would love to work with Stratos again.
John Westbrook
51511/21/2024
Team, We were advised the flights went well and the passengers were happy.
Adam S.
51510/30/2017
Joel and Stratos are amazing! He made sure our flight was tailored perfectly and was very responsive and always available for contact. They catered specifically to our needs with late notice. The pilots were fantastic and patient, especially considering we had three animals and arrived 10 minutes before take-off. They provided the smoothest flight in the Hawker we’ve ever taken. Stratos offered transportation to and from; the boarding process was welcoming and convenient. We will only fly privately with Stratos Jets through Joel and his team. Thank you guys for everything!
Tim K.
51511/26/2018
Everything about our experience was great. The quoting process was painless - several options were presented. Once the decisions were made there was great follow up from Rachel and her colleagues to handle every administrative matter with our trip. Everything went as planned and we were very happy. I would highly recommend considering Stratos for your next charter.
Grant B.
51509/09/2020
We had a great experience thanks to the help of stratos. I will use them again as they were professional and very timely.
Starlight Music
51503/05/2018
I had 15 piece band booked on a commercial airline that got cancelled due to weather. Every single flight for the next 2 days was sold out and the band was going to miss their performance. Thank to the Herculean efforts from Glenn and Joel, we were able to secure a flight for the following morning and get the band to Florida on time. Glenn was simply amazing with his follow-through, availability when I needed him and keeping an eye on everything. He was with me from the first phone call at 6:30pm until take-off the next morning at 10:10am. Thank you Stratos for saving the day!
Trey hunt
51510/30/2017
The Stratos team was very easy to work with, made the entire process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
Nicole M.
51501/04/2019
There are not enough words to express how incredible Stratos is. From start to finish, my experiences with them are the highest quality of service and performance.
Steve R.
51506/12/2014
I was pleased with the way Heather assisted me. She followed-up throughout the process and during the flight.
Robert B.
51501/10/2022
Glenn made booking effortless, pilots made it a great flight and yes, I would recomend to a friend.
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!
Jason M.
Everyone was great, from Steve who got us started, to the flight support team, and to the crew. Everything went smoothly and I'd highly recommend Stratos to anyone looking to charter a flight.
Ray E.
I would recommend Stratos Jet to friends, we plan to try the service again soon.
James H.
Zak did a great job of meeting our needs and making it easy to respond to any issues. Would definitely recommend.
Kim H.
I have never met Anthony, but based on his efforts over the years, I would hire him sight unseen. Best customer service. Period. I've gone with other carriers who promised lower price and got stranded. He's always found a way to accommodate even when challenges occur. Top notch.
Ahmed A.
Stratos Jet Charters is always professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them. They care about their customers and work hard to keep you happy and comfortable the entire flight.
Nathalie R.
We needed to book a same-day plane for employees and tools to provide urgent assistance to a customer. Zach was effective, proactive and cooperative in providing a solution, precise information and updates. Would recommend Stratos Jet anytime! Thank you!
Bill M.
I have had many flights with Stratos Jet’s all booked through Kyle. They make the flights seamless and easy and do what they promise. I have recommended them to others.
Debi G.
Hey Wanted to let you know that your pilots were so thoughtful and attentive to my daughters needs yesterday. They removed all unnecessary obstacles for her. Thank you so much
Gustavo Botura
Always great to work with you guys!
Julieta I.
Daniel W.
Worked with Glenn and he really worked to find the right plane at the right time! Aircraft crew were professional and courteous. Two great cross country flights.
Steven G.
I do not think there is anything else that could have been done to make our flight enjoyable. The crew, Vincent Jordan and Nicholas Gambino, were very professional, extremely courteous and if we were to charter another flight in the future we would love having them as our crew.
Rick H.
As usual the trip from start to finish was handled professionally
Eric Sanchez
Always great teamwork
Steve R.
Good communication between Stratos and me regarding the jet being on site on ready for departure. Plenty of advance notice with the updates. This made my planning much easier.
Robert G.
Everything went perfect. great job. Yes I would recommend your company to my friends.
Stefanie B.
My boss recently travelled to Europe for the entire month of August. During that time his jet had mechanical issues and could no longer fly where he wanted. He had about 12 flights left in his trip around Europe and Stratos Jet Charters, especially Heather Latch, saved our lives. They were able to accommodate 90% of the trips he wanted at the time he wanted. She really was a life saver for myself and my boss. I will definitely use Stratos Jets again and work with Heather any day of the week! They are magnificent!!
Kathleen L.
Yes, will highly recommend and will use your service again. The captain and co pilot were friendly and helpful. They did an excellent job getting us to Chicago and back to Virginia home safely. Frank did an excellent job answering all my questions and kept me up dated on everything. Thank you again, Kathleen L.
Dave R.
You did great. Garett was great, ground transportation was clean, easy and on-time and seamless. It was a good trip and I have already asked for another quote. Don't know if I will use it depending upon cost as this next one is purely personal. But I would like to.
John S.
The process was easy; plane, limo, pilots and boarding went smoothly
Daniel S.
None, excellent service
Joseph R.
Flight was very nice. And the pilot, Scott Gustafson, was very professional and friendly. He did a great job with our luggage and talking about the plane and our flight. Great pilot.
Lawrence K.
Sherman is a great pilot and so was his co-pilot. Looking forward to many future endeavors.
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.
Guy L.
Yes
Kim L.
Our VP's had a wonderful trip and great experience. Your staff is professional, welcoming, easy to work with and I look forward to working with them again. Thank you!
Paul A.
Prompt excellent cost saving service. Many choices. Always working to meet my needs.
Paula D.
I have not arranged or travelled by private jet except to Lanai in Hawaii. My husband and i usually fly first or business so to ensure a good service and safety i contacted 4 brokers to ask for quotes, Randy Schuette provided more than a quote, he explained the whole process and his reassuring knowledge and attention to detail was the reason i used Stratos. The trip advisory team were then very informative, and responsive. The plane was beautiful and the pilots were very friendly. I would definitely recommend Stratos and look forward to using your services again.
Al W.
Absolutely wonderful,....would recommend this to anyone [if they can afford it], real value….worth every penny!! Absolute comfort,.. courteous,... simple booking,...true luxury,.....best possible trip home from Florida !!
Haley Barrett
You guys are great. Thanks for your business Haley
Robert B.
I was helped at every step along the way. Any question was quickly answered.
Kim Krum
Thank you for making our jobs easier! Great passengers and your team is always a pleasure to work with! Kind regards, Kim Krum
Bryce B.
Wonderful! Plan to do it again. My wife and I had no idea that such a level of GREAT service was available.
Garrett E.
Daniel was the most efficient and communicative individual our firm has ever dealt with while in a crunch situation needing to get to Vegas immediately from Salt Lake. He went above and beyond to assess our needs and ensure our timeline was met. If we had a position on our sales team we would offer him a better offer then what you’re paying him and may in the future. Thanks Daniel. Hope to connect soon for our future trips. Garrett
Bill P.
Simon and your team made our overall experience excellent. The total process start to end was well done.
Neal R.
Great setbicr
Bryan W.
From beginning to end the process was easy and seamless. While we were flying on an older mid-size jet, the interior had been recently updated and was really nice. We will definitely use Stratos again.
Michael A.
We had a great flight and would definitely recommend this to a friend. Thanks to Anthony for his attentive, personal service. Rgds, Michael
Robert L.
Our passengers wish to extend a sincere thanks to your staff. We however advise that you do not have permission to use Michael's name in their advertising or promotional material as to be endorsing your product. Thank you again. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Al M.
Pilots were terrific, polite, and kind.
Jacy J.
Joel was great to arrange a flight for us last minute. He kept me updated through the process/flights. We would love to work with Stratos again.
John Westbrook
Team, We were advised the flights went well and the passengers were happy.
Adam S.
Joel and Stratos are amazing! He made sure our flight was tailored perfectly and was very responsive and always available for contact. They catered specifically to our needs with late notice. The pilots were fantastic and patient, especially considering we had three animals and arrived 10 minutes before take-off. They provided the smoothest flight in the Hawker we’ve ever taken. Stratos offered transportation to and from; the boarding process was welcoming and convenient. We will only fly privately with Stratos Jets through Joel and his team. Thank you guys for everything!
Tim K.
Everything about our experience was great. The quoting process was painless - several options were presented. Once the decisions were made there was great follow up from Rachel and her colleagues to handle every administrative matter with our trip. Everything went as planned and we were very happy. I would highly recommend considering Stratos for your next charter.
Grant B.
We had a great experience thanks to the help of stratos. I will use them again as they were professional and very timely.
Starlight Music
I had 15 piece band booked on a commercial airline that got cancelled due to weather. Every single flight for the next 2 days was sold out and the band was going to miss their performance. Thank to the Herculean efforts from Glenn and Joel, we were able to secure a flight for the following morning and get the band to Florida on time. Glenn was simply amazing with his follow-through, availability when I needed him and keeping an eye on everything. He was with me from the first phone call at 6:30pm until take-off the next morning at 10:10am. Thank you Stratos for saving the day!
Trey hunt
The Stratos team was very easy to work with, made the entire process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
Nicole M.
There are not enough words to express how incredible Stratos is. From start to finish, my experiences with them are the highest quality of service and performance.
Steve R.
I was pleased with the way Heather assisted me. She followed-up throughout the process and during the flight.
Robert B.
Glenn made booking effortless, pilots made it a great flight and yes, I would recomend to a friend.