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The discount accounts for the typical constraints associated with an empty leg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Empty legs are based on the primary charter schedule, which may restrict the departure date and time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The empty leg route is determined by the original charter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The empty leg is subject to changes or cancellation based upon the original charter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is an empty leg a great option for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a flexible schedule and\/or the empty legs are travelling near your preferred destination, empty legs are an excellent opportunity to charter for a fraction of the cost. 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