绝大多数人都没坐过私人飞机。虽然我们买不起私人飞机，但是可以租啊。在美国，租用私人飞机并没有那么贵。
Would you like to fly on a private jet?
by Johnny Jet
The dream for many air travelers is to fly private jets and skip the general terminal. With no security lines to pass through and a plane all to yourself, what's not to like?
jet /dʒet/ n. 喷气式飞机
skip /skɪp/ v. 跳过、略过
terminal /ˈtɜːmɪn(ə)l/ n. 航站楼
security line 安检时排的队
It's safe to say most people don't have $1.4 million to $20 million sitting in the bank to buy their own personal jet. On top of the initial purchase, you need to pay the crew, buy fuel, and perform routine maintenance. A single blown tire can cost in excess of $2,000 to replace. Owning a private jet is very expensive.
initial /ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l/ adj. 一开始的、最初的
purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ n. 购买
perform /pəˈfɔːm/ v. 做（某事）
maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n. 维修保养
single /ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ adj. 单个的
blow /bləʊ/ v. 爆胎
tire /taɪə(r)/ n. 轮胎
excess /ɪkˈses/ n. 过量、过多（in excess of意思是超过）
The most affordable way for most people who fly private jets is to charter a flight. You will typically pay per hour when you charter a flight. How much you pay depends on a few factors, such as length of flight, size of plane and number of passengers.
affordable /əˈfɔːdəb(ə)l/ adj. 负担得起的（由afford加后缀-able变成形容词）
charter /ˈtʃɑːtə(r)/ v./n. 租用、包租（汽车、飞机等）
depend on 取决于
factor /ˈfæktə(r)/ n. 因素
There are several ways you can fly private jets across the United States. Although it can easily cost $1,000 an hour to charter an entire jet, it's possible to fly for as low as $129. These discount flights are sometimes called "private shuttles." If you see that phrase, it means you can usually climb aboard a smaller commuter jet from a regional airport and skip the commercial air hoopla（喧嚣）.
entire /ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/ adj. 整个的
shuttle /ˈʃʌt(ə)l/ n. 往返于两地的飞机或车辆
phrase /freɪz/ n. 短语、词组
aboard /əˈbɔːd/ prep. 登上
commuter /kəˈmjuːtə(r)/ n. 上下班往返者、通勤者
regional /ˈriːdʒ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj. 地区性的（由region加后缀-al变成形容词）
commercial /kəˈmɜːʃ(ə)l/ adj. 商业的
Flying JetSuiteX from Burbank, CA to Las Vegas only costs $129 one way for a 65-minute flight. In comparison, a one-way ticket with Spirit Airlines costs $52 and United Airlines costs $65. Is it worth the extra $70 to fly a private jet for a one-hour flight? That's up to you to decide. Regardless of what you choose, it is an extremely affordable way to say you flew on a private jet.
CA = California /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniə/ 加利福尼亚州（美国西部的州）
Las Vegas /ˌlæs ˈveɪɡəs/ 拉斯维加斯（美国城市）
one way 单程
comparison /kəmˈpærɪs(ə)n/ n. 比较
regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ of 无论、不管
If you want the charter jet experience at a discount, look for empty leg flights. When a private jet needs to fly to another airport to be available for the next planned route, you can grab a seat at a discount. These flights can be 30% to 75% less than the regular charter price.
leg /leɡ/ n. （旅程中的）一段
grab /ɡræb/ v. 抢占、抢购
You might be able to save some money by joining a private jet club. Basic memberships usually start at $1,000 per month plus your charter fees. Unlimited use memberships can cost as much as $10,000 per month.
membership /ˈmembəʃɪp/ n. 会员资格
unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj. 不限量的、无限制的（由limit的过去分词加上表示否定的前缀un-）
Some private jet companies charge you by the kilometer instead of by the hour. Airstream Jets offers a distance-based card that charges between $5 and $14 per kilometer, depending on the jet size and distance. It's something to keep in mind: Not every jet card is the same.
-based 后缀，意思是基于
You don't have to be a millionaire（百万富翁） to fly a private shuttle in lieu of commercial commuter flights. Depending on your travel budget, maybe you can charter a private jet for your next trip.
in lieu /ljuː/ of = instead of
budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ n. 预算、打算花的钱
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