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What is an Empty Leg?

An empty leg is a private jet flying without passengers. This happens when an aircraft drops off passengers at their destination and returns home "empty", or when it flies "empty" to pick up passengers at another airport.

Empty legs are all about utilizing the spare capacity of a private jet. For example, if you’re travelling to a popular destination such as St. Barths, Saint-Tropez, New York, Los Angeles, or Miami the chances of a suitable empty leg are increased as private jets will be travelling between to/from these destinations more frequently.

Empty leg flights are often significantly cheaper than regular private jet charters because they occur when a jet needs to return to its base or next destination empty after dropping off passengers. This allows travelers to experience the luxury of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.

Why is ElF Better?

ELF gives the power back to the client!

Regular Charter

The old school way of chartering an airplane involves contacting a broker who finds you a few quotes from several operators he or she works with. These quotes often neglect most possible empty legs out there that operators are trying till fill up for extremely cheap prices. Connecting end Clients to the best broker for that particular trip has not been exploited, because the benefit to the end client is almost unbelievable.

Buying Your Own Airplane

The luxury and flexibility of owning your own airplane comes at a hefty price. Finding the rigth aircraft, waiting years for an order position, or even the costs associated with the crew, hangar, maintenance, or manangement all play a factor. Charter Operators must comply with FAA Part 135 compliance and keep airplanes in rigorous maintenace and checks almost uncomparable to what a priavte owner would need to do. The value of safety has no price.

Fractional Ownership

Fractional Ownership programs allow you to enter the ownership game at a lower cost, but the managment companies or program creators often charge you more when you fly your plane than the actual cost of operating. In addition to that, yearly dues and maintennace fees can add up. If not managed correctly, an aircrafts's part needing replacement on the aircraft may lead to the owners coming out of pocket for unexpected expenses.

YOUR WANTS AND WISHES ARE JUST A CALL AWAY

The ELF way is the newest solution to chartering aicrafts. Get to the destination you want, leave from the airport of your choice, and enjoy the luxury of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost. Here at ELF our strategy no longer requires you to pay for roundtrip costs of a charter flight, and enables you to save 50-70% off the price you would usually pay. With our private empty leg database containing thousands of flights and our ELF team on standby for your every flight need, you will be sure to get the best deal at incredibly low rates.

What is an Empty Leg ?

Empty leg flights, also known as “Empty Legs”, are specially designed to meet the needs of customers seeking a luxurious travel experience at a considerably reduced price. These business flights offer a unique opportunity to travel in the comfort and refinement of a private jet, while benefiting from low fares. For flexible passengers eager to seize travel opportunities at lower cost, empty flights can represent an attractive option. Passengers benefit from exclusive access to private terminals at departure and arrival airports.

However, it is important to note that this form of air transport may not be suitable for all types of travel. For trips requiring precise planning, personalized coordination or rigorous schedules, empty flights could present significant constraints. Passengers with specific timetable or destination requirements may prefer other, more appropriate air transport options, such as scheduled or chartered flights.

Despite this, empty flights can be a perfect solution for travelers with a spontaneous and adventurous spirit. For those looking for last-minute getaways or unplanned trips, empty flights offer a flexibility and accessibility that can be hard to find with other travel options.

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