Approved Charter Companies for Michigan State University Travel
Charter Search Network, Inc
Charter Company approval is indicated by the presence of FAA Air Carrier Certificates and Certificates of Insurance at levels required by MSU. This information is on file in the Office of Risk Management and Insurance. All rate information, etc., is subject to change since charter vendors are not under contract with MSU. Below is specifications for each Plane Type.
| Plane Type: |
Donier 328 (4 planes) |
| Passenger Load: |
Up to 30 passengers |
| Engine Type: |
Twin Engine, Jet |
| Speed: |
450 mph |
| Number of Pilots: |
2~ |
| Flying Altitude: |
20,000 - 30,000 feet |
| Average Distance: |
2.5 hours or 700 - 800 miles |
| Cabin Pressure: |
Pressurized Cabin |
| Fee: |
~+ |
| Overnight Fee: |
Included in Fee |
| Wait Time Fee: |
Included in Fee |
| Airport Charges: |
Included in Fee |
Airplane specs are as of June 22, 2005
Note: Prices are subject to change.
- ~A flight attendant is also included.
- ~+The price would be calculated once specifications of the trip were provided by customer. Price is dependent on where the airplane is located at the time it is needed and the locale to which the customer is traveling. Interesting Facts:
Interesting Facts:
- Charter Search Network, Inc. provides charter air service for Chatauqua Airlines and Shuttle America.
- This charter company has two Donier 328 planes dedicated to collegiate basketball from September to April of each year.
- The Donier 328s are less than one year old as of June 2005.
- Larger planes (50 passenger) are also available; regional jets are refurbished DC9s that are 1 - 5 years old.
- The DC9s have 2-3 flight attendants, a video screen, and conference capabilities.
- The actual planes may be viewed at Charter Search