The Best Jet Deals Won’t Wait: Turn On Alerts and Location Access
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Introduction
In private aviation, the best opportunities can appear without much notice. An aircraft may become available near your location, an empty leg may match your next destination, or a last-minute price change may create a better way to fly.
The Virtual Hangar® app helps members stay connected to these opportunities in real time. However, to receive the greatest benefit, members should make sure push notifications and location access are enabled on their mobile device.
Push Notifications Bring Deals Directly to You
Private aviation availability can change quickly. Empty legs and other repositioning opportunities are often offered close to departure and may disappear once another traveler books them.
Push notifications allow Virtual Hangar® to bring relevant opportunities directly to your phone rather than requiring you to repeatedly check the app. Members may receive alerts about nearby empty legs, last-minute aircraft availability, price changes and other updates connected to their travel preferences.
When an appealing opportunity appears, opening the notification can help you review the route and contact your Flight Advisor before the aircraft is no longer available.
Members can also browse current opportunities through the Virtual Hangar® Empty Legs page.
Location Access Makes Alerts More Relevant
Push notifications help you receive opportunities quickly. Location access helps make those opportunities more useful.
When location services are enabled, the Virtual Hangar® app can identify deals and available aircraft that may be relevant to where you are currently traveling. For example, after arriving in Boston, Palm Beach or another destination, the app may be able to surface outbound opportunities available near that area.
This means fewer generic alerts and more opportunities connected to airports and aircraft within a reasonable distance of your location. The latest Virtual Hangar® app features include personalized notifications for empty-leg matches based on location and last-minute availability within range.
Location access does not commit you to a flight. It simply helps Virtual Hangar® provide more personalized and timely options when an opportunity becomes available.
Why Speed Matters
Empty legs are created when an aircraft needs to reposition without passengers. Because the aircraft is already scheduled to travel, these flights can sometimes be offered at significantly reduced rates—but the route, departure time and aircraft are usually fixed.
Virtual Hangar® members can access exclusive empty-leg deals and receive customized alerts for preferred routes and destinations. Some empty-leg opportunities may offer savings of up to 75%, but availability is limited and highly time-sensitive.
The sooner you see the deal, the sooner you can decide whether it works for your schedule.
Turn On Your Travel Advantage
To get the most from the Virtual Hangar® app:
- Open your phone’s settings.
- Select the Virtual Hangar® app.
- Allow push notifications.
- Enable location access based on your preferred device settings.
- Keep your frequent routes and travel preferences updated.
Once activated, these tools work together to help connect you with opportunities that are both timely and relevant.
Members can download the Virtual Hangar® app, review available membership benefits or begin a new flight search directly through the Virtual Hangar® platform.
Stay Ready for What’s Next
The best private aviation deal may not be available tomorrow—or even later today.
By enabling push notifications and location access, Virtual Hangar® members can stay connected to nearby aircraft, live deals and last-minute opportunities wherever their travel takes them.
Turn on your alerts, enable location access and let the next opportunity come directly to you.
About the Author
Keira Svensen is the Content & Editorial Director of Virtual Hangar Media, where she leads editorial strategy and storytelling across private aviation, aircraft markets, and emerging flight technologies. With a focus on data-driven reporting and modern aviation trends, Keira helps shape how owners, operators, and travelers understand the evolving private aviation landscape.
Published: July 29, 2026
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