What is the difference between a Part 91 flight, Part 91K fractional flight and a Part 135 flight?
From an FAA standpoint, the primary difference between the different types of flights relates to who has “operational” control of the flight and the requirements that must be met for each type of flight. FAA regulations establish different operating requirements for different types of flights, which, in this case, are found in 14 C.F.R. Parts 91 and 135. Fractional flights are operated under Part 91, Subpart K, which govern fractional programs. For Part 91 and Part 91 K flights, the owner of the aircraft (or fractional owner) has operational control of the aircraft, which means that the owner, not the management company, is responsible for the actions of the flight crew, for aircraft operations, and for safety of flight. Part 91 flights, including fractional flights, may be operated by entities that are not “air carriers.” The FAA reviews and approves fractional programs under Part 91, Subpart K. Part 135 operations are operated by air carriers, and on these flights, the Part 135 opera
