Understanding Wingly flight regulations
Flight sharing is regulated and fully legal across Europe.
The European AIR OPS regulation N ° 965/2012 on flight-sharing allows pilots to share flights with passengers, however, they are not allowed to make a profit. The legislation on flight sharing in the United Kingdom remains consistent with that of the European Union.
Here, you'll find the legislation pertaining to flight sharing in the UK: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/965/contents
A recent letter from the Chair of the CAA also confirms the legality of cost-shared flights. Please find additional guidance here.
To find out more about flight-sharing in the UK and Europe, visit our dedicated page on the subject.
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