# VOLO Aviation — AI-Powered Private Jet Charter
# https://www.flyvolo.ai
# Agent Portal: https://agent.flyvolo.ai

> The world's first agent-native private aviation platform.
> Search 200+ jet models, get instant quotes, and book private jets through natural language — via API, MCP, or web.

## Agent Entry Points
- **Dedicated Agent Portal**: https://agent.flyvolo.ai — auto-activates agent mode with terminal UI, API docs, live fleet data, and interactive concierge
- **Quick Switch**: https://www.flyvolo.ai?mode=agent — activates agent mode on the main domain
- **Agent Discovery**: https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/agent/discover — structured JSON capability manifest
- **Auto-Detection**: Agents identified by User-Agent pattern or `X-Agent-ID` header are automatically served agent mode

## Quick Start for AI Agents

### MCP Server (Recommended)
Connect directly to our MCP server for the richest tool integration:
- **Streamable HTTP**: `https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/mcp` (stateless, Vercel-compatible)
- **SSE Transport**: `https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/mcp/sse` (OpenAI/ChatGPT compatible)
- **npm Package**: `volo-mcp` (local stdio transport)
- **Auth**: None required

### Available MCP Tools (13)
1. `search_flights` — Search flights by city pair, date, passengers, category
2. `get_quote` — Get detailed pricing estimates with cost breakdowns
3. `compare_aircraft` — Side-by-side comparison of 2-3 aircraft models
4. `check_empty_legs` — Find discounted repositioning flights (50-75% off)
5. `get_fleet` — Browse 218 aircraft across 4 categories
6. `get_destinations` — Explore private aviation destinations worldwide
7. `submit_quote` — Submit a formal quote request to operations
8. `get_blog_posts` — Browse aviation blog posts, filter by tag (luxury, fleet, destinations, etc.)
9. `get_airport_info` — Airport and FBO details for any destination (customs, coordinates, climate)
10. `get_service_info` — Specialized services: group charter, corporate, air ambulance, pet travel, events
11. `get_weather` — Real-time weather + forecasts for any airport (WeatherStack)
12. `track_flight` — Live flight tracking by flight number (AviationStack)
13. `get_airport_live` — Combined live info: weather + arrivals + delays for any airport

### REST API
- **Agent Concierge**: `POST https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/chat/agent` — Multi-turn Claude-powered AI concierge with 14 tools (MCP 13 + E2B Python sandbox via `run_analysis`), structured JSON responses with recommendations, insights, and upsell opportunities
- **Flight Search**: `POST https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/flights/search` — Natural language search in 8 languages
- **Quote Match**: `POST https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/quotes/match` — AI-powered aircraft matching with scoring
- **Content Syndication**: `GET https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/content` — 8 content types: routes, insights, fleet, destinations, services, blog, empty-legs, all. Supports ?type=, ?tag=, ?locale=, ?limit=, ?region=, ?category=
- **MCP Server**: `POST https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/mcp` — Streamable HTTP transport (13 tools)
- **MCP Server (SSE)**: `GET https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/mcp/sse` — Server-Sent Events transport (OpenAI/ChatGPT compatible)
- **VOLO CLI**: `npm i -g volo-cli` — Agent-native command line with 16 commands. JSON-first output. Many lookups work offline.

### Discovery Endpoints
- **OpenAPI 3.1**: `https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/openapi.json`
- **Agent Discovery**: `https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/agent/discover`
- **OpenAI Plugin**: `https://www.flyvolo.ai/.well-known/ai-plugin.json`
- **WebMCP Manifest**: `https://www.flyvolo.ai/.well-known/webmcp.json`

## Agent Partner Program
Earn 3-5% commission on every booking your agent refers.
- Register: `POST https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/agent/register`
- Dashboard: `GET https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/agent/dashboard`
- Attribution: 30-day cookie via `?ref=YOUR_CODE` URL parameter
- Tiers: Standard (3%) → Silver (3.5%) → Gold (4%) → Platinum (5%)

## Services
- **Private Jet Charter**: Instant booking for 200+ jet models worldwide
- **AI Flight Search**: Natural language search in English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Korean
- **Empty Leg Flights**: Discounted one-way flights on repositioning aircraft (50-75% savings)
- **Membership Programs**: Tiered membership with guaranteed availability and fixed rates
- **Concierge Service**: 24/7 personal travel concierge for ground transport, dining, hotels
- **Sky Dining**: Michelin-grade in-flight catering curated by AI

## Fleet Categories (200+ Models)
- **Light Jets** (46 models): 4-8 passengers, up to 3,334 km range, from $4,500/hr (Citation CJ4, Phenom 300E, HondaJet Elite S)
- **Midsize Jets** (61 models): 7-9 passengers, up to 5,186 km range, from $6,500/hr (Citation Latitude, Praetor 500, Challenger 350)
- **Heavy Jets** (35 models): 10-16 passengers, up to 8,334 km range, from $9,000/hr (Challenger 650, Falcon 7X, Legacy 650E)
- **Ultra Long Range** (47 models): 12-19 passengers, up to 12,038 km range, from $14,000/hr (Global 7500, Gulfstream G700, Falcon 10X)

## Example API Usage

### Search Flights (Natural Language)
```
POST /api/v1/flights/search
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "message": "I need a private jet from New York to London next Friday for 6 passengers",
  "locale": "en"
}
```

### MCP Tool Call
```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "search_flights",
    "arguments": {
      "from": "New York",
      "to": "London",
      "passengers": 6,
      "category": "heavy"
    }
  },
  "id": 1
}
```

## Popular Routes (50+)

### Asia
- Beijing to Shanghai: 1.75h, from $12,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/beijing-to-shanghai
- Shanghai to Tokyo: 2.5h, from $35,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/shanghai-to-tokyo
- Hong Kong to Singapore: 3.5h, from $42,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/hong-kong-to-singapore
- Tokyo to Seoul: 2h, from $28,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/tokyo-to-seoul
- Singapore to Bali: 2.5h, from $18,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/singapore-to-bali
- Bangkok to Singapore: 2.25h, from $22,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/bangkok-to-singapore

### North America
- New York to Aspen: 3.5h, from $28,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/new-york-to-aspen
- New York to Miami: 2.5h, from $15,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/new-york-to-miami
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas: 0.9h, from $8,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/los-angeles-to-las-vegas
- Miami to Bahamas: 0.75h, from $6,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/miami-to-bahamas
- San Francisco to Los Angeles: 1h, from $8,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/san-francisco-to-los-angeles

### Transatlantic & Long-Haul
- New York to London: 7h, from $85,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/new-york-to-london
- Paris to New York: 7.5h, from $90,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/paris-to-new-york
- London to Singapore: 12h, from $130,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/london-to-singapore
- Tokyo to Los Angeles: 10.5h, from $120,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/tokyo-to-los-angeles

### Europe
- London to Paris: 1h, from $8,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/london-to-paris
- London to Nice: 1.8h, from $12,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/london-to-nice
- Paris to Geneva: 0.9h, from $7,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/paris-to-geneva
- Milan to Mykonos: 2h, from $14,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/milan-to-mykonos
- London to Ibiza: 2.25h, from $14,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/london-to-ibiza

### Middle East
- London to Dubai: 6.5h, from $75,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/london-to-dubai
- Dubai to Riyadh: 1.75h, from $15,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/dubai-to-riyadh
- Dubai to Maldives: 4h, from $45,000 — https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes/dubai-to-maldives

## Empty Leg Flights
Discounted one-way flights on repositioning aircraft, typically 40-75% off standard charter rates.
- **API**: `GET https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/content?type=empty-legs`
- **MCP Tool**: `check_empty_legs`
- Browse all routes: https://www.flyvolo.ai/empty-legs

## Specialized Services
- **Group Charter**: Large group flights for corporate events, sports teams, incentive travel
- **Corporate Charter**: Dedicated business aviation with account management and fixed rates
- **Air Ambulance**: Medical evacuation and patient transport with clinical crew
- **Pet Travel**: Pet-friendly private aviation with climate-controlled cabins
- **Event Charter**: Charter coordination for concerts, conferences, sporting events
- **API**: `GET https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/content?type=services`
- **MCP Tool**: `get_service_info`

## VOLO Lifestyle — Beyond the Flight (Fulfilled by JETBAY Aviation Group)
AI-native private aviation, with a curated lifestyle layer. Four live verticals, 11 languages:
- **Yachting**: 21 Princess models + 4 crewed charter experiences (Phuket, Similan Islands, Mergui Archipelago, Maldives) — https://www.flyvolo.ai/lifestyle/yachting
- **Luxury Hotels**: 51 hotel landing pages across 13 destinations with VIP member benefits (upgrade, breakfast, resort credit) — https://www.flyvolo.ai/lifestyle/hotels
- **Safari**: 5 iconic African regions + 6 priced itineraries (US$25,000-39,000 per person) — https://www.flyvolo.ai/lifestyle/safari
- **Events**: 14 signature events (Roland-Garros, Monaco GP, Wimbledon, US Open, Singapore GP, Abu Dhabi GP, Super Bowl, Champions League Final, The Masters, Royal Ascot, Art Basel Miami Beach, Cannes & Venice film festivals, Monaco Yacht Show) + priced packages (US$6,500-14,500 per person) — https://www.flyvolo.ai/lifestyle/events
- **World Cup 2026 hub** with Final Experience Packages (US$100,000-165,000 per person): https://www.flyvolo.ai/world-cup-2026
- Agent enquiries: `POST https://www.flyvolo.ai/api/v1/quotes/lead-capture` with a source tag (e.g. "Hotels — Ritz Paris", "Events — Royal Ascot")

## VOLO Insights — Business Aviation Market Data (Powered by Avi-Go)
Free monthly business aviation analytics reports with structured data and expert analysis.
VOLO Insights partners with Avi-Go's global ADS-B and flight plan tracking platform to deliver comprehensive business aviation market intelligence covering 17,000+ active aircraft worldwide.

### Data Coverage
- Global flight volumes with YoY and MoM trend analysis
- Regional breakdowns: North America (76% of global traffic), Europe (12%), Rest of World (12%)
- Top 10 airports, countries, aircraft models, and operators per region
- Aircraft utilization rates, fleet composition, and type distribution
- Cross-border route analysis, top city pairs, and featured route spotlights
- Operator market share analysis across fractional, charter, and corporate segments

### Available Reports
- Insights hub: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights
- January 2026: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights/january-2026
- December 2025: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights/december-2025
- November 2025: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights/november-2025
- October 2025: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights/october-2025
- Full Year 2025: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights/2025-full-year

### January 2026 — Key Findings
- 263,595 global business jet departures (+0.56% YoY, -9.42% MoM seasonal)
- North America: 201,356 flights (76.4% share), Southeast Florida winter migration peak
- Top utilization: Citation Longitude at 55.69% across 119 aircraft
- Hottest route: Miami–New York corridor with 711 flights (+14.68% YoY)
- Largest operator: NetJets Aviation with 31,714 flights (17.06% NA market share)

### December 2025 — Key Findings
- 291,272 global business jet departures (+3.26% YoY, -1.89% MoM)
- North America: 221,420 flights (76.0% share), holiday season travel surge
- Top utilization: Citation Latitude at 56.01% across 394 aircraft
- Featured route: Las Vegas–Los Angeles with 936 flights
- Featured aircraft: VH-NWO Pilatus PC-24 (Royal Flying Doctor Service, 120 flights)

### November 2025 — Key Findings
- 287,715 global business jet departures (+6.36% YoY) — strongest November on record
- North America: 220,932 flights (76.8% share), snowbird migration begins
- Naples +43.95% MoM, Miami +34.56% as Florida airports surge
- Most popular model: Phenom 300 with 23,664 flights (+8.14% YoY)
- Bahamas-US traffic +89.01% MoM as Caribbean winter season activates

### October 2025 — Key Findings
- 300,697 global business jet departures — the year's busiest month
- North America: 225,583 flights (75.0% share), peak corporate travel season
- Las Vegas +29.84% MoM, West Palm Beach +39.34% as Sun Belt markets accelerate
- Top utilization: Citation Longitude at 54.81% across 118 aircraft
- Dubai +42.28% MoM as Middle East winter season begins

### Full Year 2025 — Key Findings
- 3,515,618 total global business jet departures (+6.21% YoY over 2024)
- Active fleet: 21,979 aircraft, daily average: 9,632 departures
- North America: 2,623,975 flights (74.64% share), dominant global market
- Most popular model: Phenom 300 with 262,365 flights across 795 aircraft
- Largest operator: NetJets Aviation with 391,578 flights (16.16% NA market share)
- Complete PDF reports: https://avi-go.com (free registration required)

## Key Pages
- Homepage: https://flyvolo.ai
- For Agents / API: https://www.flyvolo.ai/for-agents
- Fleet: https://www.flyvolo.ai/fleet
- Destinations: https://www.flyvolo.ai/destinations (101 destinations)
- Routes: https://www.flyvolo.ai/routes (50+ route landing pages)
- Insights: https://www.flyvolo.ai/insights (business aviation data)
- Blog: https://www.flyvolo.ai/blog
- Contact: https://www.flyvolo.ai/contact
- About: https://www.flyvolo.ai/about
- Tools: https://www.flyvolo.ai/tools (7 interactive tools)
  - Flight Time Calculator: https://www.flyvolo.ai/tools/flight-time-calculator
  - Charter Cost Estimator: https://www.flyvolo.ai/tools/charter-cost-estimator
  - Compare Aircraft: https://www.flyvolo.ai/tools/compare-aircraft
  - Jet Lag Calculator: https://www.flyvolo.ai/tools/jet-lag-calculator

## Our Promise: AI Speed + Human Excellence
- **AI Front Office**: Instant search and booking powered by AI
- **Human Back Office**: 100+ aviation specialists with 20+ years experience handle contracts, payments, and logistics

## Languages
Available in English, Chinese (中文), French (Français), and Spanish (Español).

## Contact
- Website: https://flyvolo.ai
- Email: contact@flyvolo.ai
- API Support: api@flyvolo.ai
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/ai_flyvolo
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyvolo.ai