What is an empty leg flight?
An empty leg may occur when an aircraft needs to reposition without passengers. If a traveller's route and timing align with that movement, a charter opportunity may sometimes be available.
Why can empty legs be attractive?
The aircraft already has a repositioning requirement, which can sometimes create a different pricing opportunity. However, availability is unpredictable and schedules may be less flexible than standard on-demand charter.
Who should consider an empty leg?
Travellers with flexible timing and routing are generally better suited to empty-leg opportunities.