How much does an empty-leg flight cost in 2026?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 25 private jet companies show empty-leg prices on their own websites on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the aircraft, place, hours, fee or price where it names one, then what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

How much does an empty-leg flight cost in 2026?

25 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they show empty-leg prices; each card gives a price only where the company dates it, in its own currency; Silverhawk Aviation, WeloJets and Airble have the most Google reviews under their own name.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table holds 104 companies: the charter brokers, jet card and membership programmes, fractional owners, operators, empty-leg platforms and shared-seat sellers ChatGPT names most often when asked about private jets. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries the 25 companies in the table that, on their own websites, show empty-leg prices on their own websites, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 540 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

AceJet

Best for: One search across 150 operators' empty legs
Empty-leg prices: Shows prices on each empty-leg listing, for example $4,830 for Stuart, FL to Nassau in a Bombardier Learjet 60 on 30 November 2026.
What it sells: Independent empty-leg search platform based in Atlanta, GA. Says it is not an air carrier, broker or travel agent and that bookings are made directly with the operating carrier or a third-party broker.
Why choose them: Says it monitors every empty leg flight from 147+ private jet operators in one place.
Ask for: Ask for the operator contact details on a listing, which need a free account, then confirm price and availability directly with that operator.
Not the fit if: you want to book through AceJet: it says it does not sell flights, act as a broker or arrange charter transportation.
Enquiry: acejet.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, about, terms.

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Airble

Best for: Online booking of charters and shared seats
Empty-leg prices: Says it shows all empty-leg flight costs clearly and that empty legs typically cost 50% to 90% less than a standard private jet charter.
What it sells: Online marketplace and intermediary, not an operator, connecting passengers with licensed air operators for charters, empty legs, shared flights, Jetpools and experiences. Head office in Richmond, BC, Canada.
Why choose them: Has run since 2019 as an online marketplace for licensed operators' charters, empty legs, shared flights and experiences. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the per-seat Shared Flight search or the Deals section in the Airble app.
Not the fit if: you want a refundable empty leg: it says empty-leg bookings are non-changeable and non-refundable unless the provider states otherwise.
Enquiry: airble.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-leg-flights, faq, about.

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Altivo Jets

Best for: Broker with desks in 12 countries
Empty-leg prices: Lists empty legs by country, each as the whole aircraft with the operator named and the price shown and emails alerts when one is listed.
What it sells: Is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. It says it does not own or operate aircraft.
Why choose them: Says it is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries.
Ask for: Ask for a quote that names the operator, aircraft, itinerary and total price including known taxes and fees.
Not the fit if: you want an individual seat: it says a charter is for the whole aircraft and it does not sell individual seats on charter flights.
Enquiry: altivojets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, about, terms.

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Call a Jet

Best for: Free empty-leg board and alerts
Empty-leg prices: Shows whole-jet guide prices on its empty-leg listings, in US dollars on the US listings and euros for European listings. It says these are estimated prices and the binding offer comes after a check.
What it sells: Is an independent private jet charter broker, not an airline or aircraft operator, that also lists empty legs. It sells no membership or jet card. It has an office in Bonn, a legal entity in Budapest and a Miami office.
Why choose them: Says it compares aircraft from a network of 12,000 jets.
Ask for: Ask for the free empty-leg alerts for your home airport, or for a binding offer once it has checked the market.
Not the fit if: you need a final price at the first reply: prices in a first note are estimates, final only once an operator has confirmed the aircraft and you have signed and paid.
Enquiry: callajet.de/us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: us, privatjet-sofortpreis-charter-was-ist-enthalten.

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Carrington Jets

Best for: Browsing live empty legs with no fee
Empty-leg prices: Shows the price on each listing in the flight's own currency, with a crossed-out standard charter estimate beside it.
What it sells: Runs an empty-leg advisory and referral service with a board of live empty legs, mainly in the United States and also in the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Caribbean. It says it is not an air carrier or a charter broker and that flights are arranged by Villiers Jets and operated by licensed direct air carriers. It is operated by VH Group VOF in Zutendaal, Belgium.
Why choose them: Says its board showed 100 live empty legs from Villiers Jets' operator network on 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the exact price Villiers Jets confirms with the operator on the empty leg you enquire about.
Not the fit if: you want to book and pay on the site: you enquire and Villiers Jets sends a secure booking link and handles payment and contract.
Enquiry: carringtonjets.com/empty-leg-flights

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-deals, terms, empty-leg-flights.

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Elevate Jet

Best for: Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
Empty-leg prices: Lists empty legs marked Empty Leg in its app and on its website, with US-dollar prices on the app's Hot Deals listings.
What it sells: Is an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that also brokers charter through its app. Sells the Azurite Jet Card, a deposit-based membership and empty legs, from a head office in Miami Beach, Florida.
Why choose them: Says it holds FAA Air Carrier Certificate B8MA127H and operates as a Part 135 carrier.
Not the fit if: you want a refundable one-way flight: all one-way bookings are fully Non-Refundable.
Enquiry: elevatejet.com/support/contact-us/general

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: its own page, underthehood/private-jet-safety-ratings-argus-wy, terms-of-service.

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EmpTleg

Best for: Searching empty legs across many operators
Empty-leg prices: Shows operator-posted empty-leg prices exactly as posted, with no markup, to Basic ($49 per month) and Premium ($100 per month) subscribers in 2026; listings with no posted price say 'Call for price'.
What it sells: Empty-leg search and alert service owned by AmeriCharter, Inc.; it says it is a search engine, not a broker, operates no aircraft and lists whole-aircraft legs from independent operators.
Why choose them: Shows 2,928 flights today in its live empty-leg search on 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Basic or Premium subscription to see the operator, aircraft and exact posted price, then contact the operator directly.
Not the fit if: you want to book through the company: it never arranges, quotes or books a flight and takes no flight payment, so you deal with the operator.
Published price: Basic $49 per month and Premium $100 per month subscription, 2026 terms, billed monthly in advance; search itself is free. Read 10 November 2026.
Website: emptleg.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms.html, home page.

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Empty Leg Exclusive

Best for: Free empty-leg board with whole-aircraft GBP prices
Empty-leg prices: Shows prices on each listing as a total for the whole aircraft in GBP including its booking fee, confirmed with the operator before you pay.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker built around empty legs, with on-demand charter as the fallback. It is not an operator or direct air carrier, sells no membership and is based in London.
Why choose them: Says its board listed 649 empty legs on 9 November 2026, from 208 departure cities.
Ask for: Ask for message alerts on the routes you fly regularly: it says there is no charge for enquiries or alerts.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel: if you cancel an empty leg, the fare is generally non-refundable.
Published price: Model estimate, 2026: light jet $3,500 to $5,500 per block hour, before taxes, positioning and airport fees; not a quote. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: emptylegexclusive.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, about.html, empty-legs.

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Empty Private Flights

Best for: Free-to-browse empty legs and instant estimates
Empty-leg prices: Shows the price on each empty-leg listing for the entire aircraft excluding tax, plus what it costs per seat if every seat is filled.
What it sells: Runs an empty-leg platform where VOMOS arranges flights as a broker and licensed charter operators fly them and also offers instant estimates for full charters. It says no membership is needed.
Why choose them: Says its live board shows inventory from the VOMOS operator network, refreshed every time the board loads.
Ask for: Ask a VOMOS flight advisor to check availability with the operator on the empty leg you want and send the details to book.
Not the fit if: you need a fixed departure: it says that if the original trip changes the empty leg can move or be cancelled.
Enquiry: emptyprivateflights.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page.

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EmptyJet

Best for: Searching live empty legs without a membership
Empty-leg prices: Shows listed prices in US dollars on empty-leg listings and routes and some listings show On request with an approximate from price.
What it sells: Is an empty-leg search engine and marketplace that also takes on-demand charter requests. It says it is not an airline or operator. Head office in Dubai, with principal offices in New York, Tokyo and Istanbul.
Why choose them: Says current listings are up to 74% below an estimated charter rate, with a 0 to 10 value score on each.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's confirmation of the aircraft, schedule, price and terms of the empty leg before you pay the operator's invoice.
Not the fit if: you need an instant confirmed booking: sending a request does not reserve the flight and an empty leg may move or be cancelled if the aircraft's wider schedule changes.
Enquiry: emptyjet.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page.

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EmptyLeg.store

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs with no membership
Empty-leg prices: Shows prices on its empty-leg listings in USD, with members getting a lower listed price.
What it sells: Empty-leg listing site powered by TriStar (TriStar.vip) that acts as an arranging party with certified direct air carriers and brokers full charters on request. Sells whole aircraft only, with no individual seats.
Why choose them: Lists 2,048 empty legs, with live inventory updated daily.
Ask for: Ask for a whole-aircraft quote on any route through its booking request, which needs no account.
Not the fit if: you want a single seat: it says it does not sell individual seats or jet sharing.
Enquiry: emptyleg.store/booking

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: calculator, terms, empty-leg-marketplace.

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FastJets

Best for: Bookable empty legs with all-in prices
Empty-leg prices: Shows the price on every empty-leg listing in US dollars, with a per-flight-hour figure and scores each leg against its retail charter rate. Says the price on the card is the full cost.
What it sells: Is an empty-leg marketplace where operators list empty legs and flyers book direct with the operator. Says it is not a broker and does not operate flights. Booking needs a paid membership.
Why choose them: Says flyers on its marketplace pay up to 75% less than retail charter.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's agreement, through the in-app chat, on repositioning, departure time within the listed window, catering or pets before you book.
Not the fit if: you want to book without a membership: non-members may search and browse, but an active membership is needed to complete a purchase.
Published price: Membership $49 a month or $490 a year (November 2026). Empty-leg prices are shown all-in on each listing. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: fastjets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terms, pricing.

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GlobeAir

Best for: Own Mustang fleet, online booking, Europe
Empty-leg prices: Shows euro prices with the percentage saving on each empty-leg listing and shows a probability instead of a price on unconfirmed legs.
What it sells: Flies its own fleet of Cessna Citation Mustang jets from a head office in Hörsching (Linz), Austria and sells on-demand charter, the DreamTeam JetCard, a fractional programme and empty legs.
Why choose them: Says it flies a fleet of modern Cessna Citation Mustang jets. Trustpilot: 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, newest 16 April 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an empty leg from its online list, the DreamTeam JetCard, or a share in a Cessna Citation M2.
Not the fit if: you travel with more than 4 passengers: online booking covers up to 4 passengers and larger groups book by WhatsApp.
Enquiry: globeair.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-leg-flights, home page, b/private-jet-vs-first-class-why-chartering-a-je.

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Hogani Jets

Best for: Charter estimates plus jet cards
Empty-leg prices: Lists empty-leg offers with aircraft, date and a From price in US dollars, such as a Pilatus PC-12 from Farnborough to Nice on 14 November 2026 from $4,800.
What it sells: Says it is a Part 135 air charter broker and does not operate aircraft. Sells on-demand charter, Signature and Reserve Jet Cards, a Loyalty Program, Private Office and empty legs. Presents itself as US-based, with no office list.
Why choose them: Says its founder has spent more than a decade selling and orchestrating 2000+ private charter flights across 90+ countries. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 10 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's name and certificate number, which it says it shares on request and name a rating such as ARGUS Platinum or Wyvern Wingman if you want only matching aircraft quoted.
Not the fit if: you need a fixed price up front: its terms say quotes are subject to aircraft availability and operational approval and that pricing may change without notice.
Published price: Empty leg, Challenger 300 Aspen to Oakland, 8 December 2026: from $19,500. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: hoganijets.com/pricing-calculator

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-leg-flights, terms-condition, about-us.

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Hopleg

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs, mainly in Europe
Empty-leg prices: Shows an indicative charter price in euros on each listing, for example Paris to London €8,800 on 1 December 2026; some say 'Price on request'.
What it sells: Marketplace and brokerage for one-way empty-leg private flights on third-party operators' aircraft, selling the whole aircraft only, with a mainly European route network.
Why choose them: Says it carries empty legs on 2.8k city pairs.
Ask for: Ask for an email route alert for your dates, then an enquiry for a quote showing the charter price, the service fee and the total.
Not the fit if: you want a seat rather than a whole jet: it sells the whole aircraft only.
Enquiry: hopleg.com/pricing

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet/paris-to-london, terms, private-jet.

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Ledig Air

Best for: Free European empty legs, booked direct
Empty-leg prices: Shows the operator-set price in euros on empty-leg listings and says legs with a price can be booked in one click. Legs without a price are booked by request.
What it sells: Is a free empty-leg marketplace and introduction platform, incorporated in Denmark. Says it is not a carrier and not a broker and covers Europe only, connecting travellers directly with EASA-licensed operators.
Why choose them: Says every operator on it holds a valid EASA Air Operator Certificate, with AOC numbers checked against national aviation authorities before legs go live.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's cancellation, refund and tax terms rather than Ledig Air's and mention children's ages and child-seat needs when you enquire.
Not the fit if: you fly outside Europe or want other charter products: it says it is Europe-only and empty-leg-only.
Enquiry: ledigair.com/empty-legs/europe

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs/europe, terms/booking, home page.

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LPJ Flights

Empty-leg prices: Shows a price on each empty-leg listing, for the entire plane, not per seat, updated daily at 9am CT.
What it sells: Is an empty-leg platform: a public directory and aggregator of charter operators' empty legs. It does not own, operate or charter aircraft and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ask for: Ask for the free new-flight alerts: it says no account is required.
Not the fit if: you want to book in one place: clicking Book Now exits LPJFlights and you book directly with the operator.
Enquiry: lpjflights.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terms.

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PrivateJet.com

Best for: Pay-per-trip broker with instant online quotes
Empty-leg prices: Lists empty legs with a search tool and shows prices in USD on its listings and says these flights are rarely available.
What it sells: Miami-based on-demand charter broker and WYVERN Registered Broker selling pay-per-trip charter on 7,000+ aircraft, with instant online quotes and empty legs.
Why choose them: Says it requires operators to hold recognised third-party safety ratings such as ARGUS Gold or Platinum, Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO registration. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews, newest 14 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an instant online quote from the charter cost calculator, or ask its 24/7 team.
Not the fit if: you want a jet card or membership: it says it sells pay-per-trip charter with no membership, jet card or ownership commitment.
Enquiry: privatejet.com/about-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: services/empty-leg-flights, about-us, flight-safety.

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Ravello Jets

Best for: Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
Empty-leg prices: Lists live empty legs by city and route, priced per whole aircraft one way. The price includes applicable US federal excise taxes and airport fees known at booking.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and says it does not own aircraft. Sells on-demand charter, empty legs and the Ravello One Jet Card. Focus on North America, with no office address published.
Why choose them: Says every operating carrier must clear a five-point verification and that a team member with a commercial pilot certificate reviews every flight.
Ask for: Ask for the broker fee and carrier charge breakdown, which it says it discloses on request and for the operator name and tail number.
Not the fit if: you need a binding price at first quote: quotes are not binding until written booking confirmation and empty legs are non-refundable once paid.
Enquiry: ravellojets.com/pages/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: pages/empty-leg-terms, pages/terms, pages/about.

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ReserveJets

Best for: Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
Empty-leg prices: Lets you compare each empty flight's fare and departure window among its empty-leg listings.
What it sells: Charter broker that also sells jet cards, Premier and Elite memberships, fractional ownership and empty legs, with a group fleet of 21 aircraft flown by associated Part 135 carriers. Its home market is the United States.
Why choose them: Says its group fleet is 21 aircraft ranging from light jets to long-range, operated by associated Part 135 carriers.
Ask for: Ask for a fleet aircraft price, which it says is calculated by flight time and shown upfront before you book.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: fleet cancellations more than 48 hours before departure get a full refund, while those within 48 hours may incur charges.
Enquiry: reservejets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs, terms, about.

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Silverhawk Aviation

Best for: Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
Empty-leg prices: Lists empty legs on a flat-rate basis, priced per flight and not per person, with the price set by aircraft type and distance from the originating airport.
What it sells: Says it operates its own fleet and sells private jet charter, a jet card (traditional and membership), fractional ownership (Silverhawk Shares) and empty-leg flights at flat rates. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Why choose them: Says it holds a Gold Rating in the ARG/US rating system and is a registered member of Wyvern. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Traditional Jet Card, Silverhawk Shares or the flat-rate empty-leg prices by aircraft and distance.
Not the fit if: you need a heavy jet: it says its fleet runs from turboprop to super mid-size.
Published price: Jet card base hourly rates from $2,325 to $7,800 depending on aircraft size and trip type (US dollars, 2026). The Traditional Jet Card starts with a $100,000 deposit. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: silverhawkaviation.com/contact-silverhawk-aviation

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, home page, our-fleet-and-how-we-deploy-it.

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Sky500

Best for: Free empty-leg search with make-an-offer
Empty-leg prices: Shows prices on its empty-leg listings in US dollars plus tax.
What it sells: Online aviation marketplace and empty-leg platform in Los Angeles, California. Says it is not a direct or indirect air carrier or Part 135 operator and that flights are operated by independent aircraft operators.
Why choose them: Says every operator on Sky500 holds FAA Part 135 certification.
Ask for: Ask for the 'Make an Offer' option on an empty-leg listing, as well as 'Request to Book'.
Not the fit if: you need a refundable one-way: it says empty leg (one-way) charters carry a 100% non-refundable cancellation policy once booked.
Enquiry: sky500.com/book-now.php

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terms.php, safety.php.

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SkyAccess

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs with live prices
Empty-leg prices: Shows whole-aircraft prices in US dollars on each empty-leg listing, before taxes and fees; a Turks & Caicos leg read on 10 November 2026 was listed from $2,279.
What it sells: Empty-leg marketplace and charter broker with 5,000+ one-way empty legs from 900+ operators; it does not operate aircraft and does not sell individual seats.
Why choose them: Says it has 5,000+ empty leg listings from 900+ certified charter operators globally. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews, newest 25 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a route alert on your route and for an Instant Book listing if you want to confirm and pay at checkout.
Not the fit if: you need a guaranteed flight: it says empty legs are not guaranteed availability and advises a standard full charter instead.
Published price: From $2,279 for a whole-aircraft empty leg to or from Turks & Caicos, listed 10 November 2026, before taxes and fees. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: skyaccess.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-leg-flights/turks-and-caicos, trust-and-safety.

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UpLeg

Best for: Free US empty-leg board with whole-aircraft prices
Empty-leg prices: Shows prices on every listing: an estimated total range, or the operator's own price where published, in US dollars for the whole aircraft and not per seat.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and an empty-leg platform, with a board of empty legs from Part 135 operators plus quoted charters. It does not operate aircraft and sells no memberships, jet cards or shared seats.
Why choose them: Says its live board listed 2,527 empty legs on 10 November 2026, covering 67 cities.
Ask for: Ask for a free alert with your route and dates: it emails you when a matching leg posts.
Not the fit if: you want a seat on a shared flight or a flight between two foreign airports: it sells and lists neither.
Enquiry: flyupleg.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs, about, home page.

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WeloJets

Best for: Broker with own AOC and empty legs
Empty-leg prices: Lists empty legs in its Empty legs listings, with many showing a from price in euros and others Price on request.
What it sells: Says it operates primarily as a broker and also operates some aircraft under its own AOC. Sells charter and empty legs, from a head office in Madrid with offices in Buenos Aires and Miami.
Why choose them: Says it has access to 7,300+ aircraft across 352 models in 9 categories. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the all-inclusive quote for the whole trip, positioning included and for an alert on your usual empty-leg routes.
Not the fit if: you want to book and pay instantly online: it is a channel to request quotes and prices may change until confirmation.
Enquiry: welojets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs, faq, home page.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

6 of the 25 cards show a published price, with its currency as the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote with your dates, aircraft and what it includes.

EmpTleg
Empty Leg Exclusive
FastJets
Hogani Jets
Silverhawk Aviation
SkyAccess

Who to contact first

Start with the 8 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.

Airble
Elevate Jet
EmptyJet
Ravello Jets
ReserveJets
Silverhawk Aviation
Sky500
UpLeg

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.

Empty-leg flight cost: the questions people ask

What should I ask a private jet company before booking?

The total price line by line and what can change it; the operator's name, the aircraft's tail number and its operating certificate; any safety audit it holds; how your money is held; the deposit and the cancellation terms.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.

Do these companies all sell the same thing?

No. Some arrange charter on other operators' aircraft, some fly their own fleet, some sell jet cards, memberships, fractional shares, empty legs or single seats. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Who actually flies the aircraft when I book through a broker?

An operator that holds its own operating certificate (FAA Part 135 in the United States, an air operator certificate in Europe and the UK). Ask the company for the operator's name and certificate before you pay.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

Silverhawk Aviation, WeloJets and Airble, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

8 of the 25: Airble, Elevate Jet, EmptyJet, Ravello Jets, ReserveJets, Silverhawk Aviation, Sky500 and UpLeg. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.

Which of these publish their licences or memberships?

18 of the 25 name an operating certificate, a licence or a membership on their own websites. Check each with the issuer before you book.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table, built from the private jet companies ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it shows empty-leg prices on its own website. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.