The insider strategy that operators use quietly and most travelers never know about — until now.
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Founder, LuxJet Group · 30 Years in Private Aviation
Most people assume private jet travel is completely out of reach. But there is a category of flight that most travelers never hear about — one that can put you in a Gulfstream cabin for the price of a business-class ticket. It is called an empty leg. And after 30 years in this industry, I can tell you that the people who know about them fly very differently than everyone else.
When a private jet operator charters a flight, the aircraft has to return to its home base — or reposition to its next departure city — after dropping off its passengers. That return or repositioning flight carries no passengers. The engine is running, the crew is paid, and the fuel is burning. The seat is empty.
Operators call this an empty leg. Rather than absorb the full cost of flying an empty aircraft, they offer these flights at a significant discount — sometimes as much as 75% below standard charter pricing — to clients who are flexible enough to take advantage.
The aircraft is identical. The crew is the same. The FBO experience is the same. The only difference is the price.
"The seat is the same seat. The crew is the same crew. The experience is exactly what you would pay full price for — at a fraction of the cost. The only thing different is that the operator was going there anyway."
Understanding the mechanics helps you take advantage of these opportunities when they arise. Here is exactly how an empty leg is created and how it becomes available to you.
A client books a one-way flight from New York to Miami. The operator assigns an aircraft, crew, and handling for the outbound leg. That is a confirmed, paid trip.
After the drop-off in Miami, the aircraft needs to return to New York — or reposition to wherever its next charter begins. It will fly regardless. The question is whether it flies empty or with paying passengers.
Rather than absorb the full positioning cost, the operator makes the return flight available at a significant discount. The base costs — crew, fuel, handling — are largely covered by the original charter. Anything they collect on the return is additional revenue.
This is where LuxJet Group comes in. We maintain direct relationships with vetted operators across the network. When an empty leg matches one of our clients' routes and timelines, we reach out immediately. Speed matters — these flights move fast.
You board at the FBO. You walk through the same private terminal. You settle into the same cabin. The only difference between your experience and the client who paid full price is the number on your invoice.
"The same aircraft. The same crew. The same cabin. The only thing different is the price."
When you request a quote from LuxJet Group, your final price is built from a combination of factors. A professional broker consolidates all of this into one clear, transparent number. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Route
Standard Price
Empty Leg Price
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Miami → New York
Light Jet · ~2.5 hrs
$22,000
$7,000 – $10,000
~55% off
Los Angeles → Las Vegas
Light Jet · ~1 hr
$16,000
$4,000 – $7,000
~60% off
New York → Los Angeles
Midsize Jet · ~5.5 hrs
$75,000
$22,000 – $38,000
~50% off
Bahamas → Miami
Light Jet · ~1 hr
$20,000
$5,000 – $9,000
~65% off
Chicago → New York
Midsize Jet · ~2 hrs
$28,000
$9,000 – $14,000
~55% off
Miami → New York
Midsize Jet · ~2 hrs
$22,000
~$8,500
Save up to 55%
NY → Los Angeles
Midsize Jet · ~5.5 hours
$75,000
~$30,000
Save up to 60%
LA → Las Vegas
Light Jet · ~1 hour
$16,000
~$5,500
Save up to 65%
Bahamas → Miami
Light Jet · ~1 hour
$20,000
~$7,000
Save up to 65%
Empty legs are not listed on a public website that anyone can browse. They exist within operator networks — and the faster you move when one becomes available, the better your chances of securing it.
When you request a quote from LuxJet Group, your final price is built from a combination of factors. A professional broker consolidates all of this into one clear, transparent number. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Step 01
You share your departure city, destination, preferred dates, and how much flexibility you have on timing. The more flexible, the more opportunities we can match.
Step 02
We actively monitor available empty legs from our operator network. When a match appears for your route or a close alternative, we contact you immediately.
Step 03
Empty legs are time-sensitive. When we bring one to you, we give you full details — aircraft, timing, price — and the window to confirm is narrow. Speed is part of the strategy.
Empty leg travel rewards preparation and flexibility. Here is exactly how to position yourself to take advantage of these opportunities when they arise.
Empty legs are driven by the operator's schedule — not yours. If you can shift your departure by a few hours in either direction, you dramatically expand the pool of available flights. The rigid traveler misses the deal. The flexible one catches it.
An empty leg routing through a regional airport 45 minutes from you can still save you $10,000 or more. If you are open to driving a short distance to a secondary FBO, your options multiply significantly.
Empty legs are first-come, first-confirmed. They can be claimed within hours of becoming available. When LuxJet presents you with an opportunity, the window to decide is short. Have your travel preferences clear in advance so the decision is easy.
Tell us the routes you travel regularly. We match your wish list against the empty legs we see coming through the network and alert you as soon as a match appears. The clients who get the best deals are the ones we already know.
Empty legs are most abundant when commercial travel demand is moderate — midweek departures, non-holiday periods. During peak travel seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and major sporting events, standard charter demand is high and empty leg availability drops.
The best empty leg opportunities go to established broker clients — not to first-time inquiries. The sooner you connect with LuxJet and share your travel patterns, the better positioned you are when the right flight becomes available. The conversation is free. The opportunity costs nothing to start.
Empty leg travel is not right for everyone. But for certain types of travelers, it is genuinely transformative.
Executives whose schedules can flex by a few hours on either end are perfectly positioned to capture empty leg savings on business trips they are already planning to take.
Families traveling together benefit enormously. Split across 6 passengers, an empty leg priced at $8,000 becomes $1,333 per person — less than many business class fares with infinitely better service.
If you fly the same corridor repeatedly — New York to Miami, LA to Vegas, Chicago to New York — we can monitor that route continuously and alert you every time a discounted opportunity arises.
Empty legs offer extraordinary value, but they come with characteristics that are worth understanding clearly before you make them part of your travel strategy.
An empty leg is not a lesser product. The same vetted operator. The same certified aircraft. The same crew. The same FBO experience. The only difference is the pricing structure.
Because empty legs depend on the original charter, if that charter cancels or changes, the empty leg can be affected. Your broker will always confirm status and keep you informed.
30% to 75% discounts are genuine and common on repositioning flights. These are not promotional numbers. They reflect the operator's actual cost structure on a leg they are flying regardless.
Empty legs cannot be manufactured on demand. They exist when the network creates them. The traveler who captures them is the one who is prepared, informed, and ready to move when the opportunity appears.
You are not buying a single seat on an empty leg. You charter the entire aircraft — which means you choose who is on board, you control the itinerary, and you arrive on your terms.
Not every route will have consistent empty leg availability. High-traffic corridors like New York to Miami or LA to Vegas see frequent opportunities. More regional routes require patience and a longer watch period.
"I have watched clients fly routes they assumed were out of their budget after a single conversation about empty legs. It changes the way they think about private aviation entirely — and they never go back to the commercial terminal."
The first step is a conversation. Tell us the routes you travel most. Tell us how much flexibility you have on timing. Tell us your passenger count and your preferences. We add you to our network, monitor what comes through, and reach out the moment something matches.
There is no obligation in that first call. There is no fee to be on our radar. The clients who benefit most from empty legs are simply the ones who had the conversation early enough to be ready when the opportunity appeared.
Private aviation at a fraction of the price is not a myth. It is a category that exists — and LuxJet Group exists to help you access it.
Miami → New York
~55% off
LA → Las Vegas
~65% off
NY → Los Angeles
~50% off
Bahamas → Miami
~65% off
Chicago → New York
~55% off
Tell us your routes. We monitor the network and alert you the moment an empty leg match appears.
Founder, LuxJet Group
30 years in private aviation. Former flight attendant to Fortune 500 CEOs, royalty, and ultra-high-net-worth clients worldwide. Now I arrange the flights.
+1 646 944 0299
contact@theluxjetgroup.com
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