A show where the band and key crew fly in and out rather than traveling on the bus. Common at festivals (band flies in for one slot then leaves), one-off corporate gigs, or international dates that don't fit into a bus tour. Fly dates require backline pickup from a local rental company since the band's gear stays home. More expensive per-show than bus dates (flights + hotels + ground transport for everyone) but unlocks markets that aren't reachable by drive.