When it comes to finding the perfect college, the sky’s the limit. For $43,500 — about $1,000 more than the average cost of a private four-year college education — families can buy a 10-hour “jet card” for a private plane to whisk them to and from prospective schools. “I wouldn’t call it a budget saver,” said Joshua Hebert, chief executive of Magellan Jets, which offers the package. “It’s always going to be more expensive than commercial, but it’s substantially more convenient.” Planes seat nine. Conveniences include door-to-door chauffeur service; notepads for assembling pro/con lists, summarized and typed up for you at trip’s end; and — once the big decision is made — a gift basket of school apparel.

July 31, 2015 ・ From The New York Times