EMPTY LEGS
Empty Legs — when flexibility meets timing
Empty legs are repositioning segments flown by licensed operators. If your route and timing matches, you may access a more efficient charter outcome. Availability is dynamic and not guaranteed.
Important
Empty legs can disappear quickly if the underlying mission changes. Do not plan critical travel around an empty leg unless you accept cancellation and schedule shift risk.
OVERVIEW
How to think about empty legs
What it is
A repositioning sector is where the aircraft moves to another location for its next revenue flight determined by the operator. It is does not generate revenue when flown empty and sometimes offered to customers to reduce repositioning cost impact.
Best fit
- Flexible timing (hours or days)
- One-way travel
- Ability to accept airport substitutions
- Non-peak travel windows
What it is NOT
- Not a “cheap ticket marketplace”
- Not guaranteed availability
- Not stable schedules like commercial flights
- Not suitable for rigid plans without fallback
REQUEST
How to request empty leg options (fast)
If you want an empty leg outcome, widen your acceptable window and list alternatives. That’s how matching works.
Minimum inputs
- Origin/destination (and acceptable alternatives)
- Wide date window
- Passengers
- Contact details
Helpful inputs
- Baggage and special items
- Pets (if applicable)
- Preferred aircraft category
- “Hard constraints” vs “nice-to-have”
Operational limitations
- Empty legs can be canceled if operator missions change.
- Timing may shift (crew/slots/permits/handling).
- Confirmation follows operator terms and approvals.
- Coverage depends on where aircraft are already moving.
FAQ
Common questions
Can you publish a list of empty legs?
We can publish indicative categories, but actual empty legs change rapidly. A direct request is usually more effective.
Is an empty leg always cheaper?
Not always. It can be more efficient when it aligns perfectly. Constraints and timing still matter.
NEXT
Submit your window
Tell us your flexible date range and acceptable alternatives. We’ll revert if feasible matches exist.