Organization vs. Account: When to Choose an Org

Organization vs. Account: When to Choose an Org

An Organization structure is best utilized when a single overall entity needs to manage multiple distinct, reporting, or legally separate sub-entities within a centralized system. A simple Account is typically sufficient for a single business unit or individual user.

ScenarioRationale for Choosing an Org StructureKey Difference
Corporate Flight OperationsWhen a large parent corporation has separate, internal departments that need independent budgeting, reporting, or scheduling but still operate under the same central authority (e.g., "North American Division," "European Charter").An Org provides a Roll-up Reporting View for the corporation while maintaining Segregated Data for each department.
Multi-Entity CorporationsFor large corporations that encompass multiple, legally different companies or operate under different contracts (e.g., a holding company manages a Part 135 Charter Certificate and a Part 91 Fractional Program).An Org serves as the Parent Entity to link all legally distinct subsidiaries (Accounts) for consolidated financial or operational oversight.
Personal vs. Business SegregationWhen an individual (the Org) manages both a personal flight account and a separate, legally distinct business flight account that need to be billed or tracked separately, but ultimately owned by the same person.The individual or Trust acts as the Central Org, controlling access and visibility for both the Personal (Account) and Business (Account) entities.
In short, choose an Org when you need a hierarchical structure to manage, report on, or grant centralized access to multiple, separate operational or legal Accounts.

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