Are V1/V2/V3 Memberships Worth It? Three Entrepreneurs' Real Ledgers Reveal the Actual Return 💎
First, One Question: Whether It's "Worth It" Depends on How You Count
The first reaction many people have to iFlyPlus membership pricing:
"V1 annual fee ¥28,888, V2 top-up ¥288,888, V3 top-up ¥1,888,888 — expensive?"
The answer: it depends on how you count.
- If you fly 1–2 times a year → it is genuinely not the optimal fit
- If you fly 5–12 times a year → the V1 fee amortizes to under ¥3,000 per trip
- If you fly 20+ times a year → the points privileges of V2/V3 make the effective cost considerably more contained
Today, no selling. We asked three entrepreneurs with different travel frequencies to open their real ledgers.
📊 Entrepreneur A: 5 Flights a Year → V1 Golden Diamond
Profile: Mr. Chen, law firm partner, rotating between Beijing / Shanghai / Shenzhen / Hong Kong / Singapore Choice: V1 Golden Diamond, ¥28,888/year
Annual Travel Ledger
| Route | Standard charter price | V1 member rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing → Shanghai (urgent business) | ¥180,000 | ¥155,000 | ¥25,000 |
| Shanghai → Shenzhen (client visit) | ¥160,000 | ¥140,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Shenzhen → Hong Kong (cross-border meeting) | ¥80,000 | ¥70,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Beijing → Singapore (industry summit) | ¥350,000 | ¥305,000 | ¥45,000 |
| Shanghai → Beijing (pre-Spring-Festival rush) | ¥200,000 | ¥175,000 | ¥25,000 |
| Annual total | ¥970,000 | ¥845,000 | ¥125,000 |
Return Calculation
Annual difference: ¥125,000
Less V1 annual fee: -¥28,888
Net difference: ¥96,112
Amortized per trip: ¥28,888 ÷ 5 = ¥5,778
"At first I thought the annual fee was steep. But after running the numbers: member-exclusive pricing alone made a ¥125,000 difference in a year. Net of the fee, that is ¥96,000 ahead — before counting points." — Testimonial 1 (Mr. Chen · V1 Golden Diamond): "Finish your coffee at home and leave. Time is worth more than money."
📊 Entrepreneur B: 20 Flights a Year → V2 Rose Diamond
Profile: Ms. Lin, founder of a healthcare group, multi-city business footprint + family travel Choice: V2 Rose Diamond, top up ¥288,888
Annual Travel Ledger
| Item | Standard charter price | V2 member rate | After points value | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business trips × 12 | ¥2,400,000 | ¥2,100,000 | ¥1,950,000 | ¥450,000 |
| Family trips × 4 | ¥800,000 | ¥700,000 | ¥650,000 | ¥150,000 |
| Summer holidays × 2 | ¥600,000 | ¥520,000 | ¥480,000 | ¥120,000 |
| Urgent trips × 2 | ¥400,000 | ¥350,000 | ¥330,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Annual total | ¥4,200,000 | ¥3,670,000 | ¥3,410,000 | ¥790,000 |
Return Calculation
Annual difference: ¥790,000
Top-up amount: ¥288,888 (fully deductible, never expires)
1.2x permanent points: ¥288,888 × 1.2 = 346,666 points
Net difference: ¥790,000 (while the top-up remains in the account)
Effective ROI: ¥790,000 difference ÷ ¥288,888 committed = 2.73x
"This is what 'truly bespoke' means — the Gulfstream G650, the children's snacks and toys, the car waiting on arrival, the hotel arranged to our habits. The difference has long since exceeded the top-up. And points never expire — it is like holding a travel fund." — Testimonial 2 (Ms. Lin · V2 Rose Diamond)
📊 Entrepreneur C: 40+ Flights a Year → V3 Purple Diamond
Profile: Mr. Zhang, tech company founder, running dual operations across China and the US Choice: V3 Purple Diamond, top up ¥1,888,888
Annual Travel Overview (Key Figures)
| Item | Standard charter price | V3 member rate | After points value | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China–US routes × 8 | ¥4,800,000 | ¥4,200,000 | ¥3,900,000 | ¥900,000 |
| Domestic business × 20 | ¥3,000,000 | ¥2,600,000 | ¥2,450,000 | ¥550,000 |
| Circle events × 6 | ¥1,200,000 | ¥1,000,000 | ¥950,000 | ¥250,000 |
| Family trips × 4 | ¥800,000 | ¥700,000 | ¥670,000 | ¥130,000 |
| Urgent trips × 4 | ¥600,000 | ¥520,000 | ¥500,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Annual total | ¥10,400,000 | ¥9,020,000 | ¥8,470,000 | ¥1,930,000 |
Return Calculation
Annual difference: ¥1,930,000
Top-up amount: ¥1,888,888 (fully deductible, never expires)
1.5x permanent points: ¥1,888,888 × 1.5 = 2,833,332 points
3 proposals presented immediately: not quantifiable — but Mr. Zhang says "that is worth more than money"
Not-for-sale experiences: private G700 test flights, private art viewings, estate explorations
Net difference: ¥1,930,000 (while the top-up remains in the account)
"This is not just a travel platform — it is a circle. V3 membership currently sits in single digits: 15-minute response, private G700 test flights, private art viewings — these are not things money simply buys. And yet the money also adds up cleanly: a difference of nearly ¥2 million in a year, with the top-up still sitting in my account." — Testimonial 3 (Mr. Zhang · V3 Purple Diamond)
📊 The Three Ledgers, Side by Side
| Metric | V1 Golden Diamond | V2 Rose Diamond | V3 Purple Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry cost | ¥28,888/year | ¥288,888 (deductible) | ¥1,888,888 (deductible) |
| Flights per year | 5 | 20 | 40+ |
| Annual difference | ¥125,000 | ¥790,000 | ¥1,930,000 |
| Net difference | ¥96,112 | ¥790,000* | ¥1,930,000* |
| Response time | 24 hours | 1 hour | 15 minutes |
| Points multiplier | 1x | 1.2x | 1.5x |
| Value experience | ¥300,000 of value from the first trip | ¥300,000 of value from the first trip | Immediate |
- V2/V3 top-ups are fully deductible and the balance never expires. Effective cost = difference − balance already consumed.
💡 Key Insight: Why V1 Is "A Chance to Experience ¥300,000 of Value"
V1 Golden Diamond: ¥28,888 ÷ 5 trips = ¥5,778 per trip
Each trip's member-rate difference averages ¥25,000; less the amortized fee of ¥5,778 = ¥19,222 ahead per trip
Which means:
- 1 flight: experience ¥300,000 of private jet value
- 5 flights: nearly ¥100,000 ahead net
- 12 flights: upgrading to V2 carries greater long-term value
Suggestion: if you are not sure how often you will fly in a year, start with V1. One chance to experience ¥300,000 of value, with contained risk.
📋 How to Choose Between V1 / V2 / V3
Choose V1 Golden Diamond (¥28,888/year) if:
- ✅ You fly 3–8 times a year
- ✅ This is your first step into private jet travel
- ✅ You need certainty in your travel plans, but your frequency is not yet fixed
- ✅ You prefer a contained budget while testing the water
Choose V2 Rose Diamond (top up ¥288,888) if:
- ✅ You fly 10–25 times a year
- ✅ You have used V1 and confirmed the value
- ✅ You have family travel needs (child-friendly services)
- ✅ You need a 1-hour response
Choose V3 Purple Diamond (top up ¥1,888,888) if:
- ✅ You fly 30+ times a year
- ✅ You run dual China–US operations or travel globally
- ✅ A 15-minute response is a hard requirement (urgent travel)
- ✅ Circle access + not-for-sale experiences are the core value for you
💎 iFlyPlus Membership: Core Principles
| Principle | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pricing never discounted | Fair to every member; no discounting means the brand's value is never diluted |
| Top-ups fully deductible | V2/V3 top-ups remain entirely in your account — contained risk |
| Points never expire | Permanently valid, compounding over time |
| Members rewarded through added privileges | Priority access, dedicated butlers, not-for-sale experiences |
| Certainty above all | 444 Wyvern-certified operators + backup aircraft plans |
🗣️ More Member Feedback
"V2's 1.2x points are a quiet goldmine. After 3 flights, my points already covered 30% of the next trip. This is not consumption — it is investment." — Testimonial 5 (Ms. Zhao · V2 Rose Diamond): "The difference long ago exceeded the top-up... points never expire — it is like holding a travel fund."
"Upgrading from V1 to V2 was the most sensible decision. Every trip since has felt like coming out ahead — not because of a cheap membership play, but because 'this price matches this service.'" — Testimonial 4 (Mr. Wang · V1→V2 upgrade)
✈️ Apply for Membership
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