Positioning flights, priced to move

How It Works

Why empty legs exist

A private aircraft rarely finishes the day where it started. After dropping passengers, it often has to fly to another city to collect the next booking, or return to its base. That repositioning sector has to be flown regardless — the operator still pays for fuel, crew and handling.

Selling it to a passenger who happens to want that exact route converts a pure cost into partial revenue. That is why empty legs are typically priced well below a standard charter on the same sector.

What to keep in mind

• Departure times are dictated by the aircraft's schedule, not by preference
• Availability can be withdrawn if the aircraft is re-tasked at short notice
• Sectors are usually one-way only, and often confirmed inside 48 hours
• Safety, crew and maintenance standards are identical to a full charter
• Passenger numbers are limited by the specific aircraft assigned