Flight Information
Visa requirements for travel between the UK and continental Europe
On our platform, you can find flights connecting the United Kingdom with various cities in continental Europe. Whether you need a visa depends on your citizenship and the passport you hold. As a general rule, if a visa is required for you to travel ...
Weight limits
The weight limits vary depending on the aircraft type and the number of passengers on board. As a passenger, you will be asked to provide your weight, as well as the weight of any other passengers travelling with you. This information is particularly ...
Understanding how the price of a flight is determined
Wingly community pilots are private pilots who share flight costs with their passengers. They do not provide commercial services or make a profit, and are not Wingly employees. These pilots, who are passionate about aviation, fly on their own time ...
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 ...
Tipping the pilot after the flight
After a pleasant flight, you may be wondering whether it's a good idea to tip your pilot. However, it's important to respect the rules: it's forbidden to tip a pilot. According to airline regulations, pilots cannot accept any form of additional ...
Price increases
Wingly is a platform that connects you with private pilots for shared-cost flights, allowing you to experience flying and share in their passion for aviation. While this offers a unique experience, flight prices can occasionally change due to factors ...
Insurance and trust
Verification of pilots All pilots registered on Wingly are required to provide a valid pilot's license, a current medical certificate, and an ID. These documents are carefully verified and revalidated upon expiration. A complete and verified pilot ...
Fly as a person with reduced mobility
Whether you can participate in a Wingly flight with limited mobility depends on the type of aircraft. For certain models, such as low-wing aircraft, you need to climb over the wing to enter the plane, which can make it difficult for people with ...
Flying with children
Younger passengers are welcome on board! However, certain safety measures must be observed. Children under 5 If you are traveling with a child under the age of 5, we recommend that you contact the pilot before making your booking request. We invite ...
Flying with a pet
In general, it is possible to bring your pet on a flight. However, please note that flying in a small aircraft involves significant noise, which is why passengers wear a headset. Whether you want to expose your pet to this noise is up to you. ...
About Wingly and flight sharing
Wingly is a platform that connects you with private pilots, offering you the opportunity to experience flights on a cost-sharing basis while sharing their passion for flying. This allows you to discover the world from a unique bird’s-eye view ...
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Cancellation policy for a booking request
You can cancel your booking request as long as the pilot has not yet responded. Steps to cancel a booking request Log in to your profile, go to "My Bookings", select the relevant reservation, and click on the "Cancel" button. Then, send a message to ...
Licenses accepted on Wingly
Under LAPL, PPL, CPL or ATPL (A&H) licenses, cost sharing or plane sharing is an activity that allows private pilots to share the direct costs of a flight without profit with passengers. Therefore if you have one or more of these licenses accompanied ...
Wingly service fees
The use of our platform for pilots and aviation organizations (aeroclubs, flight schools...) is completely free. Our service fees are entirely borne by the passengers. The Wingly commission amounts to 29,5% of the passenger share + €18 per passenger, ...
Transfer a Booked flight to a pilot of your choice
You have a booked flight with passengers, but unfortunately, you are no longer able to conduct it and wish to transfer this flight to another Wingly pilot that is available? This is possible under certain conditions: Notify the passengers and ensure ...
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 ...