The regulatory framework around the use of Wingly
The practice of shared-cost flying, or flight-sharing, is governed by European regulation (EU) n°965/2012 of October 5, 2012 article 6 paragraph 4bis a):
As is outlined on the Wingly website, cost-shared flights operated by private individuals fall under the European Regulation (EU) No 379/2014 of 7th April 2014, amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. Flights can be legally cost-shared by private individuals on non-complex aeroplanes and helicopters, by the rules of Part NCO, on the condition that the direct costs are shared by all occupants of the aircraft, pilot included, and that the number of people sharing the direct cost is limited to 6.
N.B. Where references to EU law are made, they now relate to those laws as retained (and amended in UK domestic law) under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
*Non-complex motorized aircraft: aircraft under 5.7t certified to be operated by a single pilot. All pistons and twin-pistons under 5.7t are non-complex, as well as single-turbine (TBM, PC12...). But the bi-turbines and all the planes with reactors are complex.
At present, cost sharing is fully supported by the CAA, and, so long as a pilot abides by the strict regulations set by the CAA, there is no restriction on how a pilot advertises their flights. By advertising through Wingly, pilots are able to cost share in a highly regulated environment, ensuring no rules are broken. If you wish to for further clarification on the CAA's stance regarding Wingly, please do feel free to contact the organisation. Additionally, if you are unsure of the CAA's current regulations on cost sharing, you can find more out by clicking here.
You may also want to read this letter from the CAA.
Therefore, shared-cost flights carried out on Wingly cannot be assimilated to public air transport insofar as the pilot contributes to the costs of the flight and does not generate any profit. These flights are carried out on a private basis under a clear regulatory framework defined by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The regulations also authorise private pilots to communicate and promote the flights offered on Wingly. Just as Wingly is authorised to promote all the flights available on the platform.
Contrary to popular belief, European regulations in no way impose an equal sharing of costs between the various occupants of the aircraft. Indeed, as long as the pilot does not generate any profit then the regulatory framework is respected. However, to avoid potential abuses, a minimum equal sharing is imposed on Wingly.
If you have any questions, you can contact us directly at tower@wingly.io or by phone on +447708405306. We are available from Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 17:30.
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