Empty leg flights
Also known as a deadhead flight, empty leg flights occur when a private jet has to reposition to its next scheduled departure point. These flights are perfect for passengers that are flexible in their travel plans and don’t mind traveling in an aircraft that’s already been selected.
When an aircraft has to make a flight without passengers, they’ll discount the charter rate and post that flight as an empty leg charter. By enticing private flyers to take advantage of deeply discounted rates, they can recoup some of the costs they would have had otherwise.
Here’s a look at some of the current empty leg flights available for charter.
- Mid
- Lear 60
- 7 Seats
CYOW (ottawa macdonald cartier intl, null)
Ottawa Macdonald Cartier Intl Airport
TXKF (bermuda intl, bermuda)
Bermuda Intl Airport
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Also known as a deadhead flight, empty leg flights occur when a private jet has to reposition to its next scheduled departure point. These flights are perfect for passengers that are flexible in their travel plans and don’t mind traveling in an aircraft that’s already been selected.
When an aircraft has to make a flight without passengers, they’ll discount the charter rate and post that flight as an empty leg charter. By enticing private flyers to take advantage of deeply discounted rates, they can recoup some of the costs they would have had otherwise.
Here’s a look at some of the current empty leg flights available for charter.
Empty Leg Flights Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about empty legs? Here’s a look at our most frequently asked questions around empty leg charter flights.
How much cheaper are empty leg flights?
Booking an empty leg flight with Stratos could save you up to 75 percent off the cost of a conventional private jet charter. That means that if you were to hop on an empty leg flight in a light jet that’s heading from Miami to Atlanta, for example, you could potentially pay $5,500 plus taxes and fees instead of the original price of $12,000.
What are empty leg flights?
Empty leg flights occur when an aircraft needs to reposition to a different location and there aren’t any paying passengers on board. This might happen if:
- Someone chartered an aircraft for a one-way flight
- The airplane needs to be repositioned to pick up passengers in a different location
- The aircraft is returning to home base
To offset the costs of flying empty, private jet operators will offer steep discounts on the repositioning flight. We can then pass those savings on to you.
Are empty leg flights real?
Yes. There may not be a lot of them at any given time, but they are real. Above you’ll find a few of our current available empty leg flights that show the departure and arrival locations, the aircraft that will be used, and the cost (if available).
How do I find an empty leg flight?
You can start by looking at the listings above. If there aren’t any there that align with your travel plans, reach out to a private flight advisor. In some cases, there may be an empty leg flight that hasn’t been published to the website yet. If there isn’t one available that suits your needs, you can let your private flight advisor know what you’re looking for and they can notify you if and when a suitable deadhead flight becomes available.
How much does it cost to fly an empty plane?
It costs just as much to fly empty as it does with passengers aboard. Even without passengers on board, the aircraft operator will need to pay for fuel, maintenance, landing and hangar fees, pilot and crew wages, and more.