An unparalleled helicopter photo experience. By making the thrill of capturing images from a helicopter accessible to all, we have catered to over 750,000 passengers since our establishment in 2012, providing photo flights in and around New York City! Our commitment to crafting and sharing this ultimate experience is deeply ingrained in three generations of aviation heritage. We take pride in creating lasting memories, one panoramic view at a time.
FlyNYON (flynyon.com) has 809 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
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flynyon.com
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Kearny, New Jersey
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2026
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A Ruined Bucket-List Experience: Endless Delays, Robotic Staff, and a Completely Obstructed Flight
Really disappointed with our 30-minute doors-off flight over NYC. I booked this way in advance and spent good money on it, but the whole experience was simply not worth it.
We were told to arrive two hours early, which made me expect some thorough preparation. In reality, we just sat around waiting, and then our flight was delayed by over 30 minutes. When the briefing finally happened, it felt completely rushed and robotic.
The main issue happened once we were in the air. Nobody on the ground reminded passengers to tie their hair back. I sat in the middle seat facing forward, and the passenger next to me had long, untied hair. With the open doors and the wind, her hair blew straight into my face the entire time, blocking my view of the city. Worse, it kept tangling around my headset, meaning I was stuck looking forward without being able to turn my head at all.
I spent the flight staring into someone's hair instead of enjoying the skyline. The staff focuses on paperwork, but completely ignores basic practical details that ruin the trip. Definitely would not recommend.
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Harsh A.
Don’t book 30 minutes rode awlay book…
Don’t book 30 minutes rode awlay book 15 minutes one both are same
Response from FlyNYONOct 14, 2026
What you'll see on a 16 minute doors-off flight
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
Wall St
Freedom Tower
9/11 Memorial
The Oculus
Lower Manhattan Money Shot
What you'll see on a 30 minute doors-off flight
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
Wall St
Freedom Tower
9/11 Memorial
The Oculus
Lower Manhattan Money Shot
Brooklyn Bridge
Empire State Building
Midtown
Times Square
Central Park
CU
customer
Doors Open is Like a lie you have a…
Doors Open is Like a lie you have a Windows blocking you
Response from FlyNYONOct 5, 2026
Hello,
Please reach out to us directly at [email protected] so we can review this further with you. Thank you.
NT
nd time C.
Open Door does not promise open door seat
The issue is the open door helicopter is not fair for all passengers. The seat is got was covered by windows and I couldn't see the view with open door or even take the feet out. If yoj have such seats, its rational to mention or provide a reduced price for such seats. Also, if the ride is limited due to UN event, its your duty to reduce the price because the time and fuel is adjusted due to that. We hardly rode for 14 mins and couldn't barely enjoy the view.
Response from FlyNYONOct 5, 2026
We are truly sorry to hear that your flight experience fell short of your expectations due to the seating setup and the shortened ride duration. We understand how disappointing it is to not get the full experience you anticipated, and we appreciate your honest feedback regarding seat transparency and pricing adjustments during airspace restrictions. Your comments are important to us as we review our operations to ensure better experiences for our guests in the future.
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A S.
I’ve emailed them about something I’ve…
I’ve emailed them about something I’ve lost there and got no reply
Response from FlyNYONOct 5, 2026
Hello,
You emailed us on 10/2 about your iPhone set. We emailed you back within the hour. I would be happy to provide the receipts if needed. I do apologize that we did not have your lost item.
NK
Neda K.
Constant Cancelation
They canceled two days in a row and wasted our time waiting for the flight even though they knew they won't be able to fly. The actual flight wasn't that fun either particularly because it didn't really fly over thr promised places and only showed a glimpse of them. Also book on the warmest and least windy weathers because the wind ruins the whole experience.
Response from FlyNYONSep 26, 2026
Hello,
Thank you for sharing feedback about your most recent experience with us. I do apologize for the weather, sadly this is not something we can control. I am glad we were able to facilitate your flight nonetheless. I also reviewed your flight route, it was the exact route we follow for all of our passengers. We hope to fly with you again in the future.
MA
Mario
The worst
The worst experience
Response from FlyNYONSep 25, 2026
Hi Mario,
We’re sorry to hear you had a negative experience. We’d genuinely like to understand what happened and have the opportunity to look into it.
Could you please contact us with your order number and additional details about your experience so our team can review this properly?
Best,
FlyNYON Team
BB
Bilou B.
Une expérience client désastreuse du…
Une expérience client désastreuse du début à la fin
Nous avions réservé cette expérience avec énormément d’enthousiasme, mais notre expérience avec FlyNYON a été une succession de mauvaises surprises et de frais supplémentaires.
Notre premier vol était prévu lundi, en porte ouverte au coucher du soleil, soit l’un des créneaux les plus chers et que nous avions précisément choisi pour vivre cette expérience dans les meilleures conditions.
Le vol a finalement été annulé en raison de la présence de Donald Trump à New York. Nous avons donc accepté de reporter notre expérience.
Nous avons ensuite replacé notre vol au mercredi à 14h. Nous avons attendu jusqu’à 16h, pour finalement apprendre que le vol était annulé pour des raisons météorologiques.
Là encore, aucune possibilité de remboursement : uniquement un avoir valable 12 mois.
Le problème, c’est que nous ne venons évidemment pas à New York tous les ans. Nous étions en voyage avec des dates précises et nous n’avions aucune raison de pouvoir utiliser cet avoir dans les 12 mois. Une solution commerciale qui peut sembler pratique pour FlyNYON, mais qui est extrêmement contraignante pour le client.
Et comme si cela ne suffisait pas, aujourd’hui, pour notre troisième tentative, nous sommes arrivés à 16h pour un vol prévu à 17h.
Nous avons eu seulement 15 minutes de retard dans le processus d’enregistrement, et FlyNYON nous a demandé 125 $ supplémentaires PAR PERSONNE afin de garantir que nous puissions effectuer le vol. Et obligations de prendre un vol de 30min au lieu de 15 pour être assuré de faire un vol.
Soit 250 $ supplémentaires pour deux personnes, alors que nous étions déjà sur place une heure avant l’heure prévue du vol. Nous avions déjà payé 600$ pour 15min de vol on ce retrouve à payer au total 850$ pour 30min de vol.
Nous avons finalement payé, car après toutes ces annulations et tous ces déplacements, nous voulions simplement pouvoir profiter de l’expérience pour laquelle nous avions déjà payé.
L’accueil et la manière dont la situation a été gérée ont été particulièrement déplorables. Aucune compréhension, aucune véritable considération pour le client et surtout l’impression permanente que chaque problème est une occasion de demander de l’argent supplémentaire.
Nous avons donc vécu :
* une première réservation très chère annulée ;
* une deuxième réservation annulée après 5 heures d’attente ;
* aucun remboursement, uniquement un avoir de 12 mois ;
* puis 125 $ par personne supplémentaires pour seulement 15 minutes de retard, alors que nous étions arrivés à 16h pour un vol à 17h.
Une fois dans l’hélicoptère, celui ne démarre et tombe en panne… rien de plus stressant que de vivre cet événement.
Un second pilote est arrivé, et nous a tout de suite rassuré et pris en main dans un nouvel appareil merci à lui !
Le vol en hélicoptère est évidemment spectaculaire et la vue sur New York est magnifique. Mais une belle expérience ne doit pas faire oublier la manière dont les clients sont traités.
Nous avions payé pour une expérience exceptionnelle à New York. Nous avons surtout eu le sentiment d’être considérés comme une source de revenus supplémentaire à chaque étape.
Au vu du prix de l’activité et des sommes supplémentaires demandées, nous attendions beaucoup plus de professionnalisme, de transparence et de considération.
Une expérience que nous ne recommandons absolument pas.
Response from FlyNYONSep 25, 2026
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed feedback.
While weather, airspace restrictions, and operational considerations can unfortunately impact helicopter operations, we understand how frustrating multiple disruptions can be, particularly while visiting New York for a limited amount of time.
We’re glad to hear that you ultimately enjoyed the flight itself and that our pilot was able to reassure you during the aircraft change. However, we take your concerns regarding the delays, communication, additional charges, and overall customer service experience seriously.
We would like to review the complete history of your reservation, including each rescheduling and the additional charges you mentioned. Could you please provide your FlyNYON order number so our management team can investigate the circumstances in detail?
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
FlyNYON Team