60% Savings on an Empty Leg Flight to Aspen

A family of four in New York wanted to fly privately to Aspen for a ski vacation but found standard charter pricing above their budget at approximately $48,000 for a midsize jet. They had flexibility on their departure date within a 3-day window and were open to any suitable aircraft.

The family set up VOLO's empty leg alert for the New York-to-Aspen corridor. Within 48 hours, our AI detected a Citation Sovereign repositioning from Teterboro to Aspen — the exact route they needed. The aircraft was returning empty after dropping off passengers, and the operator preferred to offset fuel costs rather than fly empty. VOLO negotiated a 60% discount on the standard charter rate.

The family flew on a Citation Sovereign — a super-midsize jet with a full refreshment center — for $19,200 instead of $48,000. They saved $28,800 while enjoying an aircraft upgrade over what they originally planned. They've since used VOLO's empty leg service three more times.