Inside India’s Private Jet World | Costs, Ownership & Charter All Explained

In this episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Santosh Sharma, aviation entrepreneur and founder behind Book My Jet, to explore the rapidly evolving world of private aviation, charter flights, and luxury air travel in India.Santosh shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in Jamshedpur to building one of India’s most recognized private jet charter platforms. The conversation dives deep into the business of private aviation, how Covid transformed the charter industry, and why today’s business leaders increasingly prefer flying private for flexibility, time efficiency, and security.This episode also uncovers the realities of owning a private jet, including costs, aircraft ownership models, charter strategies, aviation infrastructure challenges in India, and how relationships and customer experience define success in this high-stakes industry.From selling juices on Mumbai streets during college to advising CEOs on private aircraft investments worth ₹80+ crore, Santosh’s story is a powerful lesson in persistence, relationships, and entrepreneurial thinking.If you're interested in private jets, aviation business, luxury travel, entrepreneurship, or the future of aviation in India, this episode is a must-watch.