Here's a basic safety checklist for folks who prefer to fly private

If you choose to fly on private charter planes, make sure you check the company’s operating certificates first, to ensure your own safety. — Unsplash

If you board an airline flight, a train or even a taxi, you can be reasonably sure that government safety regulators are looking over the operator’s shoulder.

The same is true for an air-charter flight, if the operator has been certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Unfortunately, it’s not always obvious which charter companies are flying legally.