Private jets are known to be quite expensive, however, there are multiple ways to secure a good deal and empty legs are right at the top of the value list.
An empty leg refers to a repositioning flight or a jet that may be returning to its hanger. The reason the flight is discounted is that someone may have chartered an aircraft for only one way and subsequently the return route will become for sale. Similarly, if a plane is needing to get to a particular location to pick up guests, the airplane has to be repositioned and therefore goes on sale to that particular location.
Pros and cons
Of course, the upside to empty leg flights is the ability to travel luxuriously at a fraction of the usual price. However, it’s important to consider that you’ll need to be flexible with your departure time and aware that the flight may even be canceled. If the primary charterer moves their travel time or even cancels their trip, this will affect the empty leg. Another thing to keep in mind is that food and beverages may be limited.
Take a look at the latest deals on offer.
Domestic empty legs
Depart: Friday, August 19 at 4pm AEST
Route: Brisbane to Sydney
Aircraft Type: Falcon 7x
Passenger: Up to 14 passengers
Price: A$6,000 or A$428 per person
RRP: A$40,000
Saving: 85 per cent
Comparing prices with commercial airlines business class seats on the same day:
Qantas: From A$977 pp
Virgin: A$339 pp
Depart: Thursday, September 1 at 1pm AEST
Route: Sydney to Hamilton Island
Aircraft type: Falcon 7x
Passengers: Up to 14 passengers
Price: A$13,000 or A$930pp
RRP: A$70,000
Saving: 81 per cent
Comparing prices with commercial airlines business class seats on the same day:
Qantas: From A$1500 pp
Virgin: From A$819pp
International empty legs
Depart: Any time on Tuesday, August 16
Route: Christchurch New Zealand to Brisbane
Aircraft type: Learjet60
Passengers: Up to 4 passengers
Price: A$12,000 or A$3,000 pp
Comparing prices with commercial airlines business class seats on the same day:
Qantas: From A$1,000 pp
Depart: Sunday, August 21
Route: Cairns International to Singapore Changi direct
Aircraft type: Falcon 7x
Passengers: Up to 14 passengers
Price: A$33,000 or A$2,360 per person
RRP: A$135,000
Saving: 75 per cent
Comparing prices with commercial airlines business class seats on the same day:
Qantas: From $4,255 pp
Singapore: From $4,679 pp
Disclaimer: This aircraft picture is an example of the aircraft type to be operated and may not be the actual aircraft operating this flight.
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