In principle, everyone can fly in a hot air balloon. The nature of this aircraft is such that, under certain conditions, there are virtually no age or fitness limitations.
However, DreamBalloon recommends that every passenger planning to take part in a standard balloon flight be generally healthy and in good physical condition. All passengers must be able to communicate in either Polish or English to fully understand the instructions provided by the pilot before the flight.
According to aviation regulations, the balloon pilot is responsible for the entire flight and for the safety of all passengers, and ultimately decides whether the flight can take place.
As a rule, we must refuse participation in the flight to:
- Women who are beyond the 12th week of pregnancy on the day of the flight.
- Children shorter than 130 cm (usually around 6–7 years old).
- Persons with disabilities using a wheelchair — in such cases, we can arrange a special balloon adapted for accessibility, but this requires individual arrangements.
- Persons with a strong fear of flying who are unable to control their anxiety. A slight fear of leaving the ground is common for most people, but it’s very rare for that fear to dominate and cause irrational behaviour. In such cases, we must refuse participation in the flight.
- Persons who are not able to complete a 60-minute flight while standing independently.
- Persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
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