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One group member posted the phone number of a contact who was chartering a plane to Israel so others could reach out directly.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2023

In a news release, the city said the C-17 Globemaster aircraft, which is 45 tons heavier than the airport runway’s maximum weight capacity, was chartering the team and landed at the airport Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

In September, John Lewis said it was chartering a fleet of extra ships, along with a number of other businesses, to make sure it has Christmas stock on time.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2021

Mr. Allen said he was chartering a yacht next month to go around Turks and Caicos; a month after that, he has another one chartered in Croatia.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2015

I was led to believe that I was chartering a good vessel with a good captain and a crew for my cruise.

From Hurricane Island by Watson, H. B. Marriott (Henry Brereton Marriott)