Basic Information About Empty Leg Flights

By Pamela West


Private jets are being used by officials, celebrities or businessmen usually to travel into other places in order to avoid the commercial flight hassles. They prefer the flexibility of their time of boarding the plane and the privacy provided with this. It helps them in maximizing their busy schedules without worrying about being late to their next activity due to the long lines in the airport.

They could either own one and let others rent them when they are not using it or be among those who just rent them whenever needed. Their travels are usually one way so agencies handling private jets are offering empty leg flights. These are flights for picking up another passenger or returning to their home base when no other schedule is booked.

They are offered at discounted prices because operators are unable at times to get a customer that pays the full price for the return trip for that day and time. This will prevent the planes from flying with no passengers but can make more money instead. This opportunity is good for individuals which need to travel to that destination and want a private jet experience.

Their cost is usually discounted up to 75 percent of their normal charter price which depends on their route and operator. They have enough flexibility in providing low prices though in order to fill their empty trips but you must also have flexible schedule. You could combine this with an airline one if a similar mode is not found for your return.

Using this service might need you to get ready though of sudden changes with the flight schedules due to the original customer and their decision. If that person would decide on riding the plane earlier or later than planned then your departure time will change too. This delay might cost you hours and even one day so better be prepared.

There is also a chance of it being canceled by its full paying customer which makes your flight being canceled as well. Prepare a back up plan in case a situation like this happens so your trip will still continue despite this hiccup. This is part of the deal in flying on a lower price in a private so keep your nerves calm and do not make a scene.

No matter how many passengers are riding as long as it does not exceed the capacity, the price will stay the same. Ride together with more people if possible so the cost will be divided among more individuals. Doing this makes your experience more enjoyable by having more companions and will lessen your expenses as well.

Ensure you are safe by researching the aircraft, their crew and operator. Learn their safety ratings based on those who checks and provides the information on this. Check how skilled or experienced the pilot of that aircraft.

Determine if the company is acting as a middleman and not the operator themselves. This will help you identify who to approach when something wrong happens. You can avoid having them tell you to approach the other one instead of themselves.




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