Empty Leg Flight Deals

A business opportunity exists in the private jet industry around "empty leg" flights - when private jets need to reposition between locations with no passengers. These flights can be booked at steep discounts since the plane is flying anyway.

Key Points:

• Empty Leg Market Size:

  • 25-30% of all private jet flights are empty repositioning flights
  • Creates opportunity for arbitrage by filling these otherwise empty flights

• How to Access Empty Legs:

  • Use websites like Jetly.com to find available empty leg flights
  • Call executive airports directly to connect with flight brokers
  • Look for last-minute deals when planes need repositioning

• Pricing Examples:

  • $15,000 for a 6-person flight from New York to Miami (comparable to first class tickets)
  • Typical 65-80% discount off normal private jet prices
  • Price is negotiable since plane is flying empty anyway

• Business Model Options:

  • Book and resell empty leg inventory
  • Create marketplace connecting empty legs with passengers
  • Build notification system for specific routes (like existing services that notify of deals)

• Key Advantages:

  • No capital needed to own planes
  • Leverages existing excess capacity
  • Similar model to how Airbnb monetized excess housing capacity
  • Provides luxury private jet experience at fraction of normal cost