What is an empty leg?
Updated 22 October 2026
An empty leg (also called a repositioning flight) is a flight an aircraft has to make anyway, for example to collect its next passengers or to return to base. Because the aircraft is flying with nobody on board, operators often offer the trip below the usual charter price.
Good to know
- Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat. Your confirmed price shows the currency and what is included or excluded.
- Most are posted a day or two before departure, so speed and flexibility matter.
- The operator’s schedule comes first. Times can move, and a leg can be canceled if the main trip changes. See If an empty leg changes or is canceled.
- A listing is not a reservation. The price and availability are confirmed with the operator before you pay anything.
How we keep the board fresh
Our AI reads the private-aviation market around the clock, finds empty legs as they are posted and brings them onto the board. Operators can also list legs directly. A new leg shows Confirmed for its first 3 days, and again whenever the operator tells us it is still available. A leg not confirmed for 5 days is marked may be gone, and it leaves the board after 14 days or once its departure window has passed.
Next step
Search the live board, or request a flight and we look for an empty leg or a well-priced charter for you. For a longer read, see the empty leg guide.
Quick answers
Is an empty leg priced per seat?
No. Prices are for the whole aircraft.
Does a listing on the board mean the flight is booked for me?
No. A listing is not a reservation. The price and availability are confirmed with the operator before you pay anything.
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