Flying private doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag. If you have some flexibility in your schedule, private jet empty-leg flights, also known as empty jets or deadhead flights, offer a unique opportunity to experience luxury aviation at a significantly reduced rate.
Enjoy the same elite service, premium aircraft and exceptional experience as a full-price private charter, with discounts of up to 75% off regular charter rates. That means flying privately, with no queues, no crowds and fully personalised service, for a fraction of the cost.
A deadhead flight, also known as an empty-leg, happens when a chartered aircraft needs to fly without passengers on board. This usually occurs after a one-way charter, when the aircraft has to return to its home base, or when it needs to reposition ahead of another client’s booking.
Rather than complete that leg empty, AVMIN offers the seat at a significantly reduced rate to travellers who can work around the aircraft’s existing route and schedule. This is how AVMIN makes private jet empty-leg flights accessible to a wider range of travellers, not just those booking a full charter.
AVMIN sets the rate for every empty-leg around the same fixed costs as a full charter. Fuel, crew and landing fees accrue whether an aircraft is carrying passengers or flying empty, and rather than leave the seat unfilled, we offer it at a reduced rate.
The trade-off is flexibility. Because AVMIN has already booked the flight as part of another client’s charter, the route, aircraft and departure time are fixed and can’t be changed to suit a different itinerary. Travellers who can align their plans with one of AVMIN’s empty-leg routes gain access to the same private aviation experience at a fraction of the standard cost.
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With AVMIN’s empty-leg private jet flights, you’ll enjoy the same elite service, premium aircraft and exceptional experience as a full-price private charter with one key difference – a significantly lower cost for those with flexible schedules.
While you may need to align your schedule with an aircraft’s existing repositioning route, the reward is exceptional value, with discounts of up to 75% off regular charter rates. That means flying privately, with no queues, no crowds and fully personalised service, at a fraction of the cost.
AVMIN’s empty-leg flights are mostly Australia-wide and are ideal for those who have flexibility and want to make the most of their budget.
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An empty-leg flight is a private jet journey in which the aircraft is flying without passengers — usually because it’s returning to base or repositioning for its next charter. These flights are often made available to passengers at a discounted rate.
Prices vary depending on the route, aircraft type and demand, but private jet empty-leg flights can offer savings of up to 75% compared to a regular private charter.
Yes — they offer excellent value if you can match your travel needs to the schedule. You get the entire private jet experience for a much lower price. However, flexibility is key, as you’ll work around the aircraft’s plans.
Some operators are open to negotiation, especially if the flight goes unused. Timing and aircraft availability play a significant role. Sometimes, the flight is heavily discounted, so there may be little to no room for negotiation.
Yes. Empty-leg flights are one-way repositioning flights, created when an aircraft needs to fly without passengers between charters. Because the aircraft is already committed to its next booking or returning from its last one, empty-legs are offered as single journeys rather than return trips.
Notice varies. Because empty-legs depend on another client’s charter schedule, some are announced with only a day or two of notice, while others are confirmed further ahead. Registering for alerts is the best way to hear about a suitable flight as soon as it becomes available.
Empty-leg flights are tied to another client’s primary charter, so dates and availability can change at short notice if that charter’s schedule shifts. AVMIN will notify you as early as possible if a change occurs, but empty-legs carry more schedule flexibility risk than a charter booked directly with AVMIN.
In most cases, yes. Many of the aircraft we charter can accommodate pets and extra luggage, with space depending on the aircraft type and what’s already allocated to the primary charter. Let our team know when you register your interest and we’ll confirm what’s available for your flight.
Unfortunately no. Because an empty-leg is part of another client’s existing charter, the route, aircraft and departure time are already set. You can register your preferred routes or regions so we can match you to a suitable flight, but the destination itself can’t be customised for an empty-leg.
There’s no set minimum because most empty-legs are offered as the whole aircraft. You can book for yourself or a small group without needing to fill every seat. As pricing and seat availability vary by aircraft, it’s worth confirming group size with our team when you enquire.
