The Porter Approach to Empty Legs: Flexibility Without the Guesswork (Copy)

Jul 4

Empty Legs, Elevated

Empty legs have long been the wildcards of private aviation – one-way repositioning flights often offered at discounted rates. But for many travelers, they’ve also come with frustration: unpredictable timing, inconsistent quality, and fine print that overpromises and underdelivers.

At PorterJets, we don’t treat empty legs like leftovers. We approach them the same way we approach every flight: with rigor, transparency, and personalization.

What Is an Empty Leg?

An empty leg (also called a repositioning flight) occurs when an aircraft flies without passengers – typically returning to base after a drop-off or heading to its next pick-up. Operators prefer to recoup some of the cost, which means these legs are often made available at steep discounts.

But those discounts can be misleading if:

The availability is canceled or delayed at the last minute
The aircraft isn’t up to standard
The route or time doesn’t fit the traveler’s actual needs

How PorterJets Handles Empty Legs Differently

1. No Guesswork.

We pre-vet every empty leg we offer – confirming the aircraft, crew, timing window, and operator reliability before it’s even presented to the client.

2. Flexibility Built In.

If your travel window is flexible, we can match you to empty legs proactively – and we often package them with commercial or roundtrip alternatives to maximize value.

3. Full Transparency.

No hidden repositioning fees. No vague terms. What you see is what you get – with full coordination across ground, flight, and optional add-ons.

4. Elevated Service, Always.

Empty leg ≠ lesser service. You still get white-glove treatment, flight tracking, and concierge coordination – because we don’t believe in compromising care for cost.