Held annually on the last weekend of April (Friday-Sunday) and the first weekend of May (Thursday-Sunday). The Jazz Fest, as it’s commonly known, happens at the Fair Grounds Race Course, a horse racing track in historic Mid-City.
While artists for the 2024 festival have yet to be announced, tickets are already on sale for one big name: the Rolling Stones. But Jazz Fest is about more than just jazz. The popular musical events celebrates all genres of music associated with the city, including:
Blues
R&B
Hip hop
Cajun
Zydeco
Afro-Caribbean
Latin
Rock
And, of course, there is a predominant collection of traditional and contemporary jazz performances, both from established and up-and-coming artists. In addition to the central festival locale at the Fair Grounds Race Course, many of the city’s nightclubs also get in on the act, hosting unaffiliated performances featuring an array of talented musicians.
Due to the boost in commercial air traffic, many savvy travelers choose Stratos Jets to arrange charter flights to New Orleans for a convenient flying experience.
Jazz Fest is a massive economic driver for New Orleans, generating an estimated $300 million for the city annually. Stratos Jets is a terrific choice to get in on the Jazz Fest act, as we can arrange luxury jets to New Orleans that suit your schedule and your travel needs.
Recommended private jets for your charter flight to New Orleans
When you fly to The Big Easy with Stratos, you gain access to our vast network of luxury private aircraft. No matter where your journey to Jazz Fest begins, our private flight advisors are here to help you find the right aircraft.
When arranging luxury jets to New Orleans for our clients, Stratos Jets can provide access to either Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (FAA ID: KMSY) and Lakefront Airport (FAA ID: KNEW).
At Stratos, we believe the private jet is only part of the luxury experience. When you fly with us, our Trip Support Team is on hand to handle everything from in-flight catering to ground transportation when you touch down in New Orleans, to hotel and dinner reservations should you require them. Just let us know how we can help make your trip to Jazz Fest one you will remember for years to come.
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
Rebekah V.
51505/23/2021
Thanks for the great service again Kyle!
Britt Morque
51507/31/2023
Daniel is knowledgeable, responsive and professional. Great job!
Nicole M.
51512/17/2018
I could not ask for more, I love using Stratos and will never use anyone else!
William B.
51512/21/2021
The level of service provided by Stratos is very high. Glenn and team continue to listen and understand our needs and organize excellent service. The latest provider was the best so far. Thank you team.
Oliver R.
51507/09/2021
Always a joy
Ron M.
51507/07/2014
Keep up the good work
Judy M.
51502/02/2017
Kerry absolutely gets an A+ in customer service. Very well run jet service company.
Kevin D.
51503/01/2017
Great service. Responsive and thorough.
Monika W.
51501/04/2024
Wonderful experience with a highly professional crew!
Deb Higgins
51501/01/2022
Hi! All was well except for when we are relaying delays, service issue etc several different people will respond at the company with different questions or concerns. Having one, main point of contact for each trip would be helpful so we don't get calls or emails from several different people within the company. Besides that we love you guys and the booking process is always easy. Deb
Matt S.
51505/31/2022
amazing experience.
Alie G.
51503/20/2021
We only ever book with Stratos-- Joel and his team are so professional and helpful, even with last-minute travel needs. They are the best!
Myra B.
51510/28/2020
Every aspect was professional, courteous, and reliable.
Tonio B
51501/08/2020
We recently flew on an International flight to the Bahamas with Stratos and the whole experience was top notch. From the flight support & customer service to the pilots and overall flight experience, our trip through Stratos was absolutely seamless. We highly recommend them!
Jack Lambert
51508/06/2017
You guys are great! Keep em coming
George B.
51505/23/2021
Would recommend Stratosjets to all of our friends, was a truly awesome experience!
Matteo G.
51506/25/2018
Stratos offers the best overall value you can get for private air charter PERIOD. I have done tons of research and cost models and there is no better value.
Joel and his team do all of the hard work for you. My family tried Wheels Up, local charter companies and App Based Deadhead charter and they were all really disappointing. All of these option look good but when you compare cost per hour, schedule flexibility and booking Stratos is always a better cost and value proposition. The equipment is always great (this trip was a Citation X with a beautiful brand new interior and every feature possible) and Stratos works around your schedule and exact needs. We have made all types of requests due to my young family and the Stratos staff and cabin crews are always so helpful and accommodating. They never have over sold us and always are sensitive to every need.
Most importantly Joel only will put us with great operators. We were in and out of Aspen and safety was the number one concern and he always covers all aspects of the trip but safety first. Again, I can’t say enough about the Stratos experience and team.
Shari G.
51501/24/2018
As the assistant who actually booked the trip and made the plans for my employer and her family, I must say that the experience was a new one for me. That said, the unfamiliar process was made much simpler thanks to the knowledge, expertise and patience of my rep, Christina Nesbit. She was extremely informative and helped thru each step of the process, reassuring me that the passengers were getting the most appropriate plane for their needs.
I will double check to be sure there isn't any additional feedback I am missing, but to date I was told that the flight was a pleasurable one and they were appreciative and impressed that the President came to greet them pre flight as well.
Thank you,
Shari
Harry W.
51501/08/2023
I took a trip to NYC for New Year's Eve with my wife and another couple, the whole Times Square experience was amazing. Danny is a ROCKSTAR, he took care of every detail and stays in constant contact with me ensuring all my trips are seamless and effort-free on my part. This trip had a snag or two with planes and availability. Danny once again handled everything in a truly professional manner and kept me in the loop, even texting and talking to me on Sunday night! I will never go anywhere unless Danny is in my corner. THANK YOU!
Tyler Grady
51505/10/2018
I work on the operator side of this business. Joel and his team (Christina, Simon, Kerry, and more) are all incredibly wonderful to work with. They are always responsive in a timely manner and deliver accurate information consistently. They bring a very positive attitude and outlook to this industry. Hopeful to book many more trips with them in the future.
Antun D.
51505/03/2021
Your whole operation is responsive and attentive, always good to deal with them
Joe P.
51501/02/2014
I think you all did a great job!!!
If we book with enough notice, maybe a newer ride?
Not to say that the Hawker we flew was not great..
Only my thoughts.
Joe"
Heather C.
51504/24/2020
My client was very pleased with the ease of this transaction. Kyle Jones was a pleasure to work with, very respondent and always professional. I hope to broker more charter clients to you in the future. Thank you again!
Peter E.
51509/01/2018
Excellent service across the board. I will always fly with StratosJets, and will gladly recommend you to my friends.
Haley Barrett
51512/25/2017
You guys are great.
Thanks for your business
Haley
Eric Sanchez
51506/22/2017
Always a pleasure to work with the Stratos Jet crew. You all have great communication with us which makes our life as an operator easier. Great job from Kerry, Sarah, and Trip Support as always.
Lynda K.
51507/28/2021
Randy was great. He helped with every aspect of the trip including time changes and catering. Both crews we had were great as well. Explaining, loading and unloading baggage, considerate and very polite. I would definitely use your service again.
Lisa K.
51505/28/2024
Glenn was fantastic! We had a tragic family emergency, needing to get from a town with no nonstop commercial flights to home immediately, and Stratos Jets and Glenn were able to get a plane ready within 3 hours. He was in touch throughout the entire process, and everything went seamlessly. Highly recommend!!
Michael A.
51501/02/2021
We had a great experience, Anthony our contact was in close contact before the flight keeping us updated and the service was excellent on both sides.
Edward L.
51505/04/2020
We were very disappointed in the catering service. The lobster was undercooked and the sevruga caviar we ordered turned out to be lumpfish. Which we did not eat. We intended to take all the food to our home with the lobster, which we were going to cook to make it suitable to eat, but when we arrived home discovered that our food had not been unloaded from the plane. The only thing we ate on the plane was a small piece of the lobster.
Michael D.
51509/09/2017
Great experience all around. simon was great - awesome customer service mentality and communication throughout.
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.
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.
Diane H.
51509/27/2016
Simon was Great. There is nothing that cold have been better.
Curt C.
51512/03/2024
All Good!!
Rio L.
51506/15/2023
As usual, Anthony made the entire experience wonderful. He was expeditious in finding options for our trip and maintained continuous communication. The flight and support he provided were excellent.
Malachi O’Neill
51507/24/2017
Very professional, very knowledgeable - truly care about their clients.
Stratos is always very good to work with.
When one of their requests come in we know we will be treated equitably, politely, and professionally, as the Operator. The Stratos team is always friendly and thorough.
The Stratos Guests are always very good to our Flight Crews, which we appreciate very much.
I would highly recommend Stratos Jet Charters.
Malachi
Mountain Aviation.
Alexander Musgrove
51502/07/2020
Sarah and Glen were awesome to work with to make the trip successful.
Julieta I.
51507/22/2020
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.
David M.
51507/17/2014
Your service was very professional as was the a/c and crew.
Bob Koch
51506/22/2020
Nice, easy and prompt communication. Pleasure working with your team
Tim L.
51503/04/2016
We were thoroughly impressed with all aspects of these operations.
If at all possible, a method to protect the identity of passengers might be developed (whereby TSA rules are still met). If such a method already exists, my clients would appreciate knowing the details.
Susan R.C.
51502/26/2025
Victoria and Mark were wonderful definitely made our trip special!
Carol K.
51504/01/2018
Loved everything about our flight, thanks to the unbelievable service from Kerry and Sarah. We were so very pleased with the planning, follow up and service. Do not waste your time or money looking anywhere else.
Kerry is a super rock star of customer service. Wow!
Dr. T
51501/03/2017
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Stratus Jet Charters. From start to finish they were very professional, responsive and caring. We look forward to the opportunity of using Stratos Jet Charters for our next adventure.
Jeff Moneypenny
51506/14/2021
We felt everything went well. However, at the beginning of the process we kept asking your Team to reach out to everyone on the e-mail thread and that took a little bit to get that aspect corrected ! However, once that took place it seemed like everything was smooth from that point forward. Joel and Glenn, Thank you both of you and your Team for the business ! We truly appreciate !
Ken M.
51512/03/2017
I understand we have great alternativeoption for the operation of our companyaircraft at this time.
Our (company name removed for privacy) Japan President was very gladto use charter aircraft.
Thank you
Isabella D.
51501/13/2018
As always, Joel and team delivered. The whole experience was seamless. I would highly recommend Joel and the entire Stratos team!
Deborah C.
51508/19/2014
Everybody was great. The plane could use a bit of a face lift, but since we were transporting eight animals, it was okay. I would definitely recommend Stratos to anyone who asks.
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!
Rebekah V.
Thanks for the great service again Kyle!
Britt Morque
Daniel is knowledgeable, responsive and professional. Great job!
Nicole M.
I could not ask for more, I love using Stratos and will never use anyone else!
William B.
The level of service provided by Stratos is very high. Glenn and team continue to listen and understand our needs and organize excellent service. The latest provider was the best so far. Thank you team.
Oliver R.
Always a joy
Ron M.
Keep up the good work
Judy M.
Kerry absolutely gets an A+ in customer service. Very well run jet service company.
Kevin D.
Great service. Responsive and thorough.
Monika W.
Wonderful experience with a highly professional crew!
Deb Higgins
Hi! All was well except for when we are relaying delays, service issue etc several different people will respond at the company with different questions or concerns. Having one, main point of contact for each trip would be helpful so we don't get calls or emails from several different people within the company. Besides that we love you guys and the booking process is always easy. Deb
Matt S.
amazing experience.
Alie G.
We only ever book with Stratos-- Joel and his team are so professional and helpful, even with last-minute travel needs. They are the best!
Myra B.
Every aspect was professional, courteous, and reliable.
Tonio B
We recently flew on an International flight to the Bahamas with Stratos and the whole experience was top notch. From the flight support & customer service to the pilots and overall flight experience, our trip through Stratos was absolutely seamless. We highly recommend them!
Jack Lambert
You guys are great! Keep em coming
George B.
Would recommend Stratosjets to all of our friends, was a truly awesome experience!
Matteo G.
Stratos offers the best overall value you can get for private air charter PERIOD. I have done tons of research and cost models and there is no better value. Joel and his team do all of the hard work for you. My family tried Wheels Up, local charter companies and App Based Deadhead charter and they were all really disappointing. All of these option look good but when you compare cost per hour, schedule flexibility and booking Stratos is always a better cost and value proposition. The equipment is always great (this trip was a Citation X with a beautiful brand new interior and every feature possible) and Stratos works around your schedule and exact needs. We have made all types of requests due to my young family and the Stratos staff and cabin crews are always so helpful and accommodating. They never have over sold us and always are sensitive to every need. Most importantly Joel only will put us with great operators. We were in and out of Aspen and safety was the number one concern and he always covers all aspects of the trip but safety first. Again, I can’t say enough about the Stratos experience and team.
Shari G.
As the assistant who actually booked the trip and made the plans for my employer and her family, I must say that the experience was a new one for me. That said, the unfamiliar process was made much simpler thanks to the knowledge, expertise and patience of my rep, Christina Nesbit. She was extremely informative and helped thru each step of the process, reassuring me that the passengers were getting the most appropriate plane for their needs. I will double check to be sure there isn't any additional feedback I am missing, but to date I was told that the flight was a pleasurable one and they were appreciative and impressed that the President came to greet them pre flight as well. Thank you, Shari
Harry W.
I took a trip to NYC for New Year's Eve with my wife and another couple, the whole Times Square experience was amazing. Danny is a ROCKSTAR, he took care of every detail and stays in constant contact with me ensuring all my trips are seamless and effort-free on my part. This trip had a snag or two with planes and availability. Danny once again handled everything in a truly professional manner and kept me in the loop, even texting and talking to me on Sunday night! I will never go anywhere unless Danny is in my corner. THANK YOU!
Tyler Grady
I work on the operator side of this business. Joel and his team (Christina, Simon, Kerry, and more) are all incredibly wonderful to work with. They are always responsive in a timely manner and deliver accurate information consistently. They bring a very positive attitude and outlook to this industry. Hopeful to book many more trips with them in the future.
Antun D.
Your whole operation is responsive and attentive, always good to deal with them
Joe P.
I think you all did a great job!!! If we book with enough notice, maybe a newer ride? Not to say that the Hawker we flew was not great.. Only my thoughts. Joe"
Heather C.
My client was very pleased with the ease of this transaction. Kyle Jones was a pleasure to work with, very respondent and always professional. I hope to broker more charter clients to you in the future. Thank you again!
Peter E.
Excellent service across the board. I will always fly with StratosJets, and will gladly recommend you to my friends.
Haley Barrett
You guys are great. Thanks for your business Haley
Eric Sanchez
Always a pleasure to work with the Stratos Jet crew. You all have great communication with us which makes our life as an operator easier. Great job from Kerry, Sarah, and Trip Support as always.
Lynda K.
Randy was great. He helped with every aspect of the trip including time changes and catering. Both crews we had were great as well. Explaining, loading and unloading baggage, considerate and very polite. I would definitely use your service again.
Lisa K.
Glenn was fantastic! We had a tragic family emergency, needing to get from a town with no nonstop commercial flights to home immediately, and Stratos Jets and Glenn were able to get a plane ready within 3 hours. He was in touch throughout the entire process, and everything went seamlessly. Highly recommend!!
Michael A.
We had a great experience, Anthony our contact was in close contact before the flight keeping us updated and the service was excellent on both sides.
Edward L.
We were very disappointed in the catering service. The lobster was undercooked and the sevruga caviar we ordered turned out to be lumpfish. Which we did not eat. We intended to take all the food to our home with the lobster, which we were going to cook to make it suitable to eat, but when we arrived home discovered that our food had not been unloaded from the plane. The only thing we ate on the plane was a small piece of the lobster.
Michael D.
Great experience all around. simon was great - awesome customer service mentality and communication throughout.
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.
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.
Diane H.
Simon was Great. There is nothing that cold have been better.
Curt C.
All Good!!
Rio L.
As usual, Anthony made the entire experience wonderful. He was expeditious in finding options for our trip and maintained continuous communication. The flight and support he provided were excellent.
Malachi O’Neill
Very professional, very knowledgeable - truly care about their clients. Stratos is always very good to work with. When one of their requests come in we know we will be treated equitably, politely, and professionally, as the Operator. The Stratos team is always friendly and thorough. The Stratos Guests are always very good to our Flight Crews, which we appreciate very much. I would highly recommend Stratos Jet Charters. Malachi Mountain Aviation.
Alexander Musgrove
Sarah and Glen were awesome to work with to make the trip successful.
Julieta I.
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.
David M.
Your service was very professional as was the a/c and crew.
Bob Koch
Nice, easy and prompt communication. Pleasure working with your team
Tim L.
We were thoroughly impressed with all aspects of these operations. If at all possible, a method to protect the identity of passengers might be developed (whereby TSA rules are still met). If such a method already exists, my clients would appreciate knowing the details.
Susan R.C.
Victoria and Mark were wonderful definitely made our trip special!
Carol K.
Loved everything about our flight, thanks to the unbelievable service from Kerry and Sarah. We were so very pleased with the planning, follow up and service. Do not waste your time or money looking anywhere else. Kerry is a super rock star of customer service. Wow!
Dr. T
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Stratus Jet Charters. From start to finish they were very professional, responsive and caring. We look forward to the opportunity of using Stratos Jet Charters for our next adventure.
Jeff Moneypenny
We felt everything went well. However, at the beginning of the process we kept asking your Team to reach out to everyone on the e-mail thread and that took a little bit to get that aspect corrected ! However, once that took place it seemed like everything was smooth from that point forward. Joel and Glenn, Thank you both of you and your Team for the business ! We truly appreciate !
Ken M.
I understand we have great alternative option for the operation of our company aircraft at this time. Our (company name removed for privacy) Japan President was very glad to use charter aircraft. Thank you
Isabella D.
As always, Joel and team delivered. The whole experience was seamless. I would highly recommend Joel and the entire Stratos team!
Deborah C.
Everybody was great. The plane could use a bit of a face lift, but since we were transporting eight animals, it was okay. I would definitely recommend Stratos to anyone who asks.