Safety and Trust
User Rating System
In order to ensure safety, security and trust within the Wingly community, we have created a rating system for users. After a shared flight, both the pilot and passenger are invited to share their experience and give each other a rating from one to five stars. This makes it easier for passengers to identify a pilot that is trustworthy and for pilots to do the same for passengers before confirming the flight.
Verification and Validation of Users
Every user (passenger and pilot) can provide their address, phone number and passport to verify their identity to complete their profile. This means the platform has a good level of mutual trust and ensures safety standards.
For cost-shared flights, individual pilots must provide copies of their pilot licence and medical certificate in order to be verified and advertise their flights on Wingly.
For commercial flights, operators must provide valid licences and respective certifications from the aviation authority as well as insurance documentation in order to be allowed to advertise their flights on Wingly.
Is it legal?
European Union
Cost-shared flights are legal across EASA member states under Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Part-NCO).
Private pilots may share flights on non-complex aeroplanes or helicopters, with up to six occupants including the pilot, provided that:
- Only direct costs (e.g. fuel, landing fees, aircraft rental) are shared,
- The pilot makes no profit,
- Cost-shared flights can be advertised.
United Kingdom
Cost-shared flights are legal in the UK under
CAA rules and guidance (CAP 1590).
Private pilots can share flights on similar principles as in the EU, with up to six occupants including the pilot, provided that:
- Only direct costs are shared and they should be shared equally,
- No profit is made by the pilot,
- Flights may only be advertised by the pilot and must specify the route and date,
- Passengers must complete a CAA Passenger Declaration before departure (since 1 October 2025).
See CAA Guidance
You can see a sum-up about the legality of flight sharing in Europe and especially the UK.
See CAA Guidance on Cost-Sharing FlightsWingly Pro
Wingly Pro flights differ from cost-shared flights. They are operated by certified commercial organisations holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) (and, where applicable, an Air Transport Licence) or by approved ATO/DTO training organisations, and are conducted under commercial air transport regulations.
Insurance
In general aviation, Passengers, their luggage and third parties on the ground are all covered by the aircraft's liability insurance.
In addition to this, for cost-shared flights operated via private individuals, Wingly has created an insurance policy with Allianz. This insurance is automatically applied by Wingly on bookings made on cost-shared flights.
Wingly Pro flights are operated commercially via partner organisations in accordance with EU regulations and hence are required to insure all their flights. This insurance is directly applied by the partner organisations for all bookings made on their commercial flights advertised by Wingly.
Find more info on our insurance on our Insurance Page.
Payment made easy
Wingly manages all transactions related to the flight. Passengers pay when booking the flight then, the money is held until the flight takes place and it is then transferred to the pilot afterwards. If the flight does not take place, passengers receive a gift card for the amount they paid.
Data Privacy
Wingly shall treat the protection of personal information as a priority in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more information on how we collect, use and protect data, see section 6 of our terms of use.