For the last few years chartering ‘empty legs’ has rapidly gained popularity. Empty Leg happens when a private aircraft needs to reposition itself for an existing charter. For example, if a client based in London is flying privately from Rome to Dubai, the journey from London to Rome to pick up the client is an empty leg.
Let’s look into the pros and cons of “Empty Leg Charter flights”
Pros:
1. Reduced price: you will end up saving 80% when compared to chartering a private jet flight.
2. Convenience: Those travelling privately can expect a much easier, stress-free journey than those on commercial flights.
3. Comfort: One of the best advantages is luxury travel. Cabin space, comfortable seating, and attentive personal service make for a remarkable experience.
4. Privacy: Utmost privacy and freedom space.
Now let’s look into the cons:
1. Lack of Flexibility: limited choice of when and where you can fly. Empty-leg flights are normally one-way and are listed within a few days of scheduled departure.
2. Last-Minute Changes & Cancellations: It’s the owner who dictates the schedule, so an empty leg flight suffers a schedule modification or cancellation due to changes in the original itinerary before departure.
