About
A charter broker that does the comparing for you.
What we do
Lat26is an air charter broker. We don't own or fly aircraft. When you send a request, we go to charter operators on your behalf, collect their quotes, check them, and bring you the options worth considering. Once you choose, the operator flies the trip and holds operational control of it.
We work two lines: Lat26 Flight for private passenger charter, and Lat26 Cargo for urgent parts and supplies, mostly between Florida, the Southeast US and the Caribbean.
What we check
The operator
Each operator holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate. We name the operator on every quote, before you commit.
The aircraft
It has to suit the runway at both ends, the number of passengers or the size and weight of the cargo, and the timing.
The price
We compare quotes from several operators and show you the best two or three, with what each one includes.
Our commitments
- Nothing is booked until you say yes.
- You see who will operate the flight before you agree to anything.
- You sign the operator's charter agreement, so your contract is with the carrier that flies you.
- A person reads every request and approves every quote. Nothing goes out automatically.
Who you deal with
Lat26 is run by Craig Rutkai, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Common questions
- Do you own the aircraft?
- No. We are a broker. We find the right aircraft from certificated operators and arrange the charter for you.
- Who flies the trip?
- An FAA Part 135 certificated operator, named on your quote. It holds operational control of the flight.
- Who do I sign with?
- You sign the operator's charter agreement, so your contract is with the carrier that flies you.
- What can you fly as cargo?
- Parts and supplies that fit a small cargo aircraft: engine components, electronics, filters and similar. Tell us about batteries, fuel or anything hazardous up front, as those need special handling.
- Does a quote cost anything?
- No. You pay only if you choose an option and book it.
Broker disclosure
Lat26 acts as an agent for its clients in arranging air charter. It is not a direct air carrier and does not hold operational control of any aircraft. All flights are operated by FAA Part 135 certificated air carriers that hold operational control. The operator for your trip is named on your quote and in the charter agreement you sign with it.