SkyAccess, a marketplace for private jet empty legs, is reporting a significant increase in booking activity for repositioning flights across major US markets. The company, which aggregates discounted empty legs directly from certified private jet operators into a single searchable platform, said the growth reflects a broader shift in how travellers access private aviation, with flexibility and real-time availability emerging as the primary decision factors.

Empty legs – also known as repositioning flights, deadhead flights or ferry flights – occur when a private jet must fly without passengers, typically after completing a one-way charter or when flying to pick up its next booking. Because the aircraft is already scheduled to fly, operators list these seats at reduced rates. Historically, locating empty legs required contacting brokers or searching across multiple operator websites. SkyAccess was built to solve that problem by aggregating real-time empty leg inventory from certified operators into one marketplace, allowing travellers to browse, compare and book without intermediaries, memberships or hidden fees.

According to SkyAccess platform data from Q4 2025 through early 2026, the majority of empty leg bookings occur within 48 to 72 hours of departure, with short-haul routes under one hour of flight time generating the strongest engagement. South Florida, southern California and the Northeast corridor, regions with the highest concentrations of private jet activity and FBO infrastructure, are seeing the most consistent demand. The data suggests that travellers who can remain flexible on dates and routes are the primary audience for private jet empty legs.

“Flexible travellers are driving the majority of empty leg bookings on SkyAccess,” confirms Daniil Buriev, co-founder and CEO of SkyAccess. “Instead of booking a full charter at premium rates, more people are adapting their plans to match available routes, and that's exactly where empty legs offer the most value. SkyAccess makes it possible to fly private at a fraction of the typical cost by giving travellers real-time access to flights that would otherwise go unfilled.”

SkyAccess operates as a direct marketplace connecting travellers with certified private jet operators. The platform requires no membership or subscription and displays transparent, all-in pricing on every listed flight. Travellers can search available empty legs by route, date and aircraft type via the SkyAccess website.

The trend aligns with broader shifts in private aviation, where travellers increasingly expect modern, digital-first booking experiences comparable to commercial airlines. Repositioning flights, once an operational inefficiency absorbed by operators, are emerging as a distinct product category, and platforms like SkyAccess are providing the infrastructure to make them accessible at scale.

“Our goal is to be the definitive platform for empty leg private jet flights in the United States,” Buriev goes on. “Every repositioning flight that goes unfilled is a missed opportunity, for operators and for travellers. SkyAccess bridges that gap with real-time technology and complete pricing transparency.”