Guides

Short, plain answers about flying private on an empty leg or a shared flight. They explain how things work; they are not legal or financial advice.

The empty leg guide
What an empty leg is, who it suits, how it is priced and what to ask before you book.
What happens if an empty leg is cancelled
What happens at each stage if the operator’s main trip changes, and how to protect an important journey.
How empty-leg prices work (taxes, fees, near-matches)
Taxes, fees and near-matches: what the number on a leg includes.
How to get back after an empty leg
Options for getting back after a one-way empty leg.
How to check a private flight offer is legitimate
How to check a private flight offer is legitimate before you pay.
Empty leg vs charter vs shared flight vs jet card
Empty leg, charter, shared flight or jet card: which fits your trip.

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