Flight Information
Is a visa needed for a flight between the UK and continental Europe?
On our platform, you will be able to find some flights between the United Kingdom and some cities in France. The question is, do you need a visa? The answer will depend on your citizenship and the passport that you have. The general rule is that if ...
Taking luggages on the flight
Weight limits vary depending on the type of aircraft and the number of passengers. As a potential passenger, you will be asked to provide your weight and that of any person onboard the aircraft. Weight limits are extremely important on small ...
Understanding how the price of a flight is determined
The pilots of the Wingly community are private pilots who offer to share the costs associated with the flight with you. They do not provide a commercial service and do not make any profit. Pilots are not employees of Wingly. They are real enthusiasts ...
Are Wingly flights legal?
Flightsharing is regulated and legal in 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 ...
Tipping the pilot after the flight
No, and it is very important to adhere to this rule. Aviation regulations prohibit a pilot from accepting any compensation from passengers. Wingly has created a system whereby costs are split equally between the pilot and their passengers but you ...
Price increases
At Wingly, we connect experienced private pilots with passengers, allowing them to share in the adventure of flight together. Unfortunately, there may be times where flights will have price increases which are out of Wingly’s control. These increases ...
Wingly's insurance and guarantees
Validation of pilots registered on the platform To register as a Wingly Pilot, pilots must fill in a number of details to obtain a verified profile: Email Phone number Address Pilot's license Medical certificate Description Pilot's license and ...
Fly with Wingly as a person with reduced mobility
Whether or not a person with reduced mobility can take a Wingly flight depends on the type of aircraft. On some models (low wing) you have to climb over the wing to get into the plane, so unfortunately it is not possible for persons with reduced ...
Flying with children
Of course, children are welcome in Wingly ! However, safety measures must be respected, which is there are certain steps to follow depending on your situation : Flying with children under 5 In this case, we advise you to contact the pilot before ...
Flying with a pet
We do recommend that you contact the pilot of the flight that you are looking to book, as you can discuss details with them, and any other questions you may have. If you send a direct message via our platform, they will be able to tell you whether ...
Share my photos with Wingly
Absolutely! If you would like to share any photos with us, then either contact Wingly’s Customer Relations team at hello@wingly.io or use the hashtag #flywingly under your photos on Instagram. If you would like any further information or if you have ...
About Wingly and flight sharing
Wingly is the first flight-sharing platform in Europe. Through our digital platform, we connect private pilots, offering vacant seats to passengers curious to discover Earth from above so that they can share the costs of the flight together. Pilots ...