🛫 Selling Empty Legs via FL3XX API
Learn how to monetize empty leg flights by integrating with FL3XX API, from enabling empty legs to converting them into profitable bookings
Business Context
Enable Empty Legs
Fetch via API
Book Empty Legs
Empty legs represent a significant opportunity for revenue generation in the business aviation industry. With FL3XX, partners can now tap into this potential by integrating directly into our system and automating the sale of repositioning flights.
💰 Strategic Empty Leg Utilization
Every day, aircraft reposition themselves without passengers. These are known as "empty legs." FL3XX unlocks significant business opportunities through strategic Empty Leg utilization:
- Revenue Recovery:Generate income from flights that would otherwise operate without passengers
- Cost Reduction:Partially offset operational costs of necessary repositioning flights
- Market Expansion:Attract price-sensitive customers with discounted rates
- Improved Sustainability:Increase efficiency by maximizing flight utilization
- Competitive Advantage:Offer unique value propositions compared to traditional charter bookings
Use Cases by Stakeholder
✈️ For Operators
Repositioning Flights
Monetize necessary aircraft movements between operational bases.
Return Trips
Sell the return leg after dropping off passengers at a destination.
Maintenance Flights
Offset costs when moving aircraft to maintenance facilities.
👥 For Clients
Luxury Travel at Reduced Cost
Access private aviation at significant discounts.
Last-Minute Opportunities
Capitalize on spontaneous travel opportunities.
One-Way Travel
Ideal for clients needing only a single flight direction.
Group Travel
Cost-effective solution for groups when compared to commercial first-class.
🤝 For Partners
Revenue Share
Generate commissions on otherwise wasted capacity.
Client Acquisition
Attract new clients with attractive entry-level pricing.
Upselling Opportunities
Convert one-time empty leg clients to regular charter customers.
Revenue Recovery
Transform unavoidable repositioning flights into revenue-generating opportunities.
Market Expansion
Access new customer segments with competitive pricing on luxury travel experiences.
Sustainability Impact
Improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact through better aircraft utilization.
Enable Empty Legs
Configure via FL3XX interface
Before anything can be shown through the API, operators must manually enable empty legs via the FL3XX UI. Follow these steps to get started: Empty Legs Guide
Fetch via API
Retrieve empty leg opportunities
Book Empty Legs
Convert to real bookings
✅ Platform Capabilities
- Display empty legs in real-time through your application
- Let users search and book them programmatically via API integration
- Integrate pricing, tail availability, and booking confirmation into your app
📞 Need Help?
Reach out to our integrations team at integrations@fl3xx.com — we're here to support your implementation and help you capture more revenue from empty legs.