News & Product Updates

Platform milestones, rollout progress, and product announcements. Updates on our journey from soft rollout to a scaled marketplace for empty legs.

Transparent updates on our progress

We believe in building transparently. This page tracks our platform milestones, rollout phases, technical updates, and what we are learning from operators and travellers.

Check back regularly for honest updates on where we are and where we are headed.

Major Milestone January 2026

Soft rollout complete, private beta launching

JetSet Direct Link has successfully completed its soft rollout phase and is now launching a focused private beta with selected AOC‑verified operators across the UK and Europe.

What we have shipped

  • ✓ Full marketplace platform with AI‑powered pricing suggestions
  • ✓ Automated AOC verification system
  • ✓ Stripe Connect payment infrastructure for secure transactions
  • ✓ Web and mobile access for both travelers and operators

Private beta goals

  • • Onboard 15–18 quality operators within 60 days
  • • Reach 50+ monthly empty‑leg listings
  • • Prove a 15–20% fill rate on listed empty legs
  • • Validate pricing models and route‑demand patterns

What this means for operators

During private beta, selected AOC‑verified operators receive:

  • • Charter Pro subscription free for 90 days
  • • A 5% platform commission plus 2.5% Stripe transaction charge on completed bookings (vs traditional broker rates of 10–15%)
  • • AI‑powered pricing suggestions based on route and demand data
  • • Streamlined empty‑leg publishing and traveller matching
  • • Secure payouts typically 24–48 hours after flight completion

What this means for travellers

Private beta provides access to:

  • • Verified empty legs from AOC‑certified operators
  • • A focus on key UK–EU routes such as London–Palma, Farnborough–Nice, Biggin Hill–Geneva, and Luton–Olbia
  • • Transparent pricing with no hidden broker mark‑ups
  • • Secure booking and payment through Stripe Connect
  • • Direct connection with licensed operators — JetSet Direct Link is a platform, not a broker or operator

Next steps

We are inviting operators into private beta in batches to ensure quality onboarding and platform stability.

Travellers can access the platform to browse available empty legs from verified operators, with more routes and operators being added as the beta expands.