Question 1

What procedure is Wingly following in light of the recent events surrounding Covid-19?

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||| UPDATE: Following the latest government announcement, Wingly flights will once again be permitted from the 4th July 2020 onwards.

What does this mean?

You will once again be able to book flights, use vouchers, message pilots and post flight requests on the platform.
At their own discretion, pilots may still be hesitant to fly immediately and it may take some time for things to completely return to normal. Therefore, there may still be cancellations, rescheduling or pilots who refuse your booking request due to not wanting to fly just yet. In all cases, you will receive a full refund to the original method of payment within 48 hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding on this matter.
We are still able to extend gift card for a period of one year if your gift card expires soon and you are not yet comfortable with the idea of flying. Gift card refunds are only possible within 14 days of purchase.
While flying is once again permitted, the virus has not gone away and it is very important that safety measures listed below are still observed by both pilots and passengers.
For any passenger taking a flight, we advise having a look at the important information outlined in this Helpdesk article.

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Question 2

Wingly's procedure following recent events surrounding Covid-19

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|| Following recent government announcements in the UK, flying with passengers will be permitted on the 4th July 2020. Here is an update on the situation at Wingly, along with some advice and recommendations for our pilots. We strive to update this page regularly.

${color}[#1c71b9](What measures have been put in place?)

Whilst the government has allowed flying activity to resume on the 4th July, social distancing measures must be implemented and respected.

${color}[#1c71b9](What advice does Wingly give?)

For bookings made for flights after the 4th July, Wingly's advice is:

Don't feel obliged to accept a booking, make use of the rescheduling option and select a date you feel more comfortable with.
If you are unable to reschedule the flights, that you cancel the flights once the passengers have been informed. For information on how to cancel a flight, click here.
You ensure your passengers that they will be fully refunded, or that their gift cards will be extended and ready to use at a later date.
Keep your Wingly calendar updated to avoid receiving bookings on dates that you can't fly.

${color}[#1c71b9](Will the website still be fully functioning?)

Yes, the Wingly website will remain functioning throughout this period, which means that passengers will s

Question 3

How do flight requests work for a passenger?

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Can't find the flight you're looking for?

|| Flight request is a new Wingly feature which boosts the possibilities for passengers to connect even further with pilots. In the event that you cannot find the flight you desire, you as a passengers will now be able to "request a flight," which will be seen by, and can subsequently be accepted by, all pilots in your area.

How do I create a new flight request?

Log in to your Wingly account at https://www.wingly.io/en.
Firstly, on our Home Page, click the top right hand corner and select 'Flight Request' from the drop-down menu.

Alternatively, on our Home Page, enter the destination you wish to fly from e.g. London. From here, there are 2 scenarios in which you may need to create a flight request.

When you narrow down the criteria of your desired flight (e.g. number of passengers, budget, aircraft type etc.), you may find that there are no posted flights in your area which match the criteria you have entered.

When you have browsed through all of the available flights in your area, if you do not find any which interest you, you will find the option to 'Create a Flight Request' at the bottom of the page.

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Question 4

How does the availability calendar work?

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The calendar feature is really important as it effectively allows you to share your flexibility with Wingly passengers. If you are going away on holiday or taking some time off, you can ‘pause’ your flexible flights by creating an absence event on your availability calendar. This way, you don’t have to worry about bookings and request while you’re off relaxing.

The different stages of updating your calendar:

Log into your Wingly pilot's account and choose the "cockpit" tab in the top right of the page:

If you are blocking off one date, click on the date twice:

If you are blocking off a period of consecutive days, click on the first date, and then hover to the final date, before clicking on that one:

If you are trying to delete a date that was initially blocked. Click on the blocked date, and where it says remove availability, click "delete":

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Question 5

Wingly's advice for flying in the safest possible conditions

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|| Following recent government updates and with the lifting of lockdown gradually approaching, a lift of the ban on flight-sharing has now been confirmed for the 4th of July 2020. However, in order to limit the spread of the virus as much as possible, we need cooperation from all of our pilots and passengers. Therefore, we have created a set of guidelines to ensure that flying resumes in the safest way possible.

When flying with strangers post-coronavirus, it is of paramount importance that you stick to these guidelines. After all, it’s been so long since we were last in the air, we wouldn’t want to jeopardise the long-awaited return!

For flights between Wingly pilots and passengers, we have put the following precautions in place in order to reduce and limit the potential of any hazard occurring:

IMPORTANT REGULATIONS

If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 at any time during the 14 days prior to your flight you are not permitted to fly.
If you have had COVID-19 symptoms (fever, newly developed cough, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath) at any time during the 8 days prior to your flight you are not permitted to fly.
If you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 (face-to-face contact within 1 meter for more than 15 minutes or direct physical contact) in the 14 days prior to your flight you are not permitted to fly.
No ‘vulnerable’ pilot or

Question 6

How do I book a flight using a Gift Card?

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If you have arranged a time and date with the pilot already*, follow these steps to make your booking using a Gift Card:

| ***Little tip! **It's not required to send a pilot a message prior to booking, but we always recommend doing so as it increases the chances of your booking being accepted by the pilot, so your unique flight experience can go ahead!

Go to the flight page of the flight you would like to book and select the time and date of the flight, and the number of seats you would like to book. Click 'Book flight'.

Enter the name and weight of each passenger on the flight. Click 'Next'.

||| Wingly operate light aircraft which are very sensitive to weight restrictions. Each flight has different weight restrictions, however, if you weigh over 95kg, we generally advise sending the pilot a direct message prior to booking to ensure that this particular flight is suitable.

Send a message to the pilot* and click 'Next'.

| ***Little tip! **This is your chance to tell the pilot a bit about the experience you would like to have! If it's for a special occasion, don't hesitate to let the pilot know. It's also worth noting that routes are often very flexible, and pilots are

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