Private jet travel is demand-driven, which results in a high volume of one-way trips. So what happens to an aircraft after it has completed its mission? Often it will fly without passengers to another departure point or return to its home base. In the private aviation industry, this is called repositioning, and these passenger-free flights are commonly referred to as an “empty leg.”
Frequently, private jet charter operators—including Schubach Aviation—make these empty-leg flights available for booking at significant cost savings.
Read on for everything you need to know about empty leg flights:
Empty legs make it possible to experience the luxury of private jet charter in the most economical way.
Clients enjoy the same high-touch service, cabin comforts and privacy. But, unlike traditional charter flights, empty legs are aircraft-specific and have a fixed schedule and routes. It’s best to be flexible!
Operators may have different policies regarding changes and cancellations. It’s important to ask what your limitations are when booking an empty leg and what the cancellation policy is.
Your flight details are based on the original charter’s mission. If there are any last-minute delays or changes, your travel plans will be affected.
An empty leg is a one-way flight, so arrangements need to be made for your return journey.
Due to the spontaneous nature of flying private jet charter, empty legs are frequently offered with limited advance notice.
Empty leg cost savings can be as much as 75% compared to a traditional charter flight, but it’s largely dependent on the flight duration, destination and aircraft type.
Private jet charter operators have different avenues for sharing empty leg flight details. Schubach Aviation posts upcoming one-way travel opportunities on the web, on IG @schubachaviation, and via email (sign up here).
