A business trip, a family vacation or a spontaneous weekend getaway – in most of these circumstances, the fastest and most convenient means of transport is by plane. However, the atmosphere of a large airport can be tiring and irritating, and the proposed dates and times of flights do not always match our plans. There is still the issue of reaching the chosen destination, especially if it is located outside the strict center of the large city in which we landed. An alternative to scheduled flights are commercial charter flights on private jets. Some operators offer their clients the empty legs service. What does it involve and when is it worth using it?

Empty legs – what are they?

An empty leg is an empty flight. It takes place when the plane is just taking passengers or returning after completing the flight. There is no one on board except the pilots and possibly a stewardess. Despite this, the flight must take place, so the plane will burn fuel. It is therefore more profitable from both an ecological and economic point of view to take passengers. That is why an empty legs flight is cheaper than a standard flight on the same route. The main difference compared to a standard, booked flight is that the passenger has no influence on the choice of destination and flight date – they can simply take advantage of the opportunity.

When is it worth using empty legs?

Charter flights on private jets are primarily associated with flexibility and freedom. For this reason, empty legs may not suit all users. Due to the dynamics and specificity of the private flight market, information about available flights is known to us for a maximum of several weeks and most often only a few days in advance – that is the time a potential client has to make a decision.

It is most profitable to use an empty leg when the flight route coincides with our needs. The second option is a spontaneous trip – the appearance of information about an available flight may be an impulse to take a few days off and have, for example, a city break.

Empty legs – advantages

Using empty legs has a whole host of advantages. First of all, we save money – due to the specifics and certain restrictions, the flight is cheaper than standard. It is also a sensible decision in terms of ecology.

In addition, empty legs have all the advantages of private jet flights. We avoid annoying airport procedures, travel in exceptionally comfortable conditions, the flight is smooth and is also friendly to people with special needs (e.g. seniors, neuroatypical people).

Empty legs – cost

The price of each flight is determined individually. It depends on numerous variables, such as the length of the route, the place of take-off and landing, as well as the size of the aircraft and available facilities.

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