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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Activities & Tours
Location
Kearny, New Jersey
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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El vuelo estuvo hermoso , lo que para mí falló es el servicio . Cuando termine el vuelo nos dejaron 40 min esperando la van que nos recoja . Por otro lado no ofrecen ni agua de manera gratuita , teniendo en cuenta que te hacen llegar mínimo 1 hr y 15 min antes, mucho tiempo para que no ofrezcan ni agua ni café.
Response from FlyNYONOct 5, 2026
We are glad you had a good flight, thank you for sharing this feedback. We hope to fly with you again in the future!
CU
customer
Unfortunately
Unfortunately, the experience at the reception was not very pleasant. The staff was somewhat rude. They did not want to replay the instructional video for us, and at one point, they threw my husband’s ID at him, which I found very disrespectful.
We also felt pressured to upgrade our package to 28 minutes. They rushed us to leave our belongings and did not even give us enough time to use the restroom comfortably.
Once we were in the helicopter, the audio quality was poor. We had difficulty understanding the pilot when he told us to take our legs out. Since at least four people on the helicopter spoke Spanish, understanding the instructions in English was challenging for several of us. I believe the instructions should be clearer and the audio system should be improved, especially for safety reasons.
Finally, we paid for a 28-minute flight, but we did not spend 28 minutes in the air. I timed it, and the actual flight was approximately 20 minutes.
Overall, I was disappointed with the experience. I expected better customer service, clearer communication, and to receive the full flight time that we paid for.
Response from FlyNYONSep 23, 2026
Hello,
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We’d like to review the details of your flight and experience with our team.
Could you please provide us with your FlyNYON order number so we can look into this further?
Thank you,
CU
customer
The guy at the counter only was…
The guy at the counter only was interested in upgrading the trip, I got there 1/2 before the fly and the only alternative to avoid a cancellation was to "upgrade" the fly or rescheduling for another date, it is unprofessional, instead of providing opctions or alternatives the only thing that matters to them is selling.
Response from FlyNYONSep 18, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. As you are supposed to arrive 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your departure time you did miss your flights check-in. I see my team got you on the only available flight left which was the flight of longer duration. I assure you, this is not about selling but rather adjusting our schedule to accommodate you on our next available flight.
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Ivan
Very nice and frendly staff.
Very nice and frendly staff.
My girlfriend and I paid €600 for a 30-minute ride, and they squeezed six people into a very small helicopter. We were packed in so tightly from all sides that she could barely make it through the entire 30 minutes. She couldn’t even properly record a video because there was simply no room to move.
Response from FlyNYONSep 15, 2026
We appreciate you sharing your experience and are truly sorry to hear about the discomfort during your helicopter ride. We understand your girlfriend's frustration with the limited space and difficulty recording. All of our seating is done by weight and balance to ensure the safety on the flight for all passengers. We hope if you come back, we will try our best to have a better experience.
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Aseel abu S.
I feel like the price I paid wasn’t worth such a bad experience.
The seat was in the middle, so I wasn’t comfortable at all. It was really cramped, and I couldn’t get up to go outside and take pictures for her. I didn’t enjoy it at all.
I feel like the price I paid wasn’t worth such a bad experience.
Response from FlyNYONSep 7, 2026
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We understand your disappointment regarding the seating and limited movement. There are 6 seats per aircraft with one seat in the center. We do offer the guarantee shoe selfie seat to ensure everyone has a fair chance of sitting on the side seats. Other than that, all seating is done by weight and balance.
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Maria Quintero R.
The pilot was great, poor customer experience
The pilot was great, and we really enjoyed the flight itself. Unfortunately, the customer service experience overshadowed it. We booked the night before, around 6 p.m., for a 9 a.m. flight. We received a confirmation email and then, around 7:50 p.m., a second email that looked almost identical but apparently contained a change moving the flight to 10 a.m. At that point, there was no opportunity to call and confirm the change. We arrived at 7:45 a.m., along with several other customers who had also missed the update. A woman came outside and simply told us that the flight had been changed, that an email had been sent, and that she would open the doors at 8:30. There was no apology or effort to accommodate us, even though there is no proper waiting area outside, only benches in the sun with no shade. We had to wait outside for about 45 minutes. What made the experience worse was the response to my original Google review, which came across as passive-aggressive and essentially suggested that because an email had been sent, the inconvenience was our responsibility. Obviously, if we had understood that the flight had definitely been moved to 10 a.m., we would not have arrived so early. A simple apology and a little understanding would have made a significant difference. The pilot was excellent, but unfortunately the way this situation was handled, particularly by the staff member we dealt with that morning, made the overall experience feel unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming.
Response from FlyNYONAug 31, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback, and we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the flight and had a great experience with your pilot.
That said, we sincerely apologize for how the schedule change and your arrival were handled. While flight times can occasionally change due to operational considerations, we understand that receiving an update the evening before an early-morning flight can easily cause confusion. More importantly, once you arrived, the situation should have been handled with greater understanding and hospitality.
We also apologize if our previous response to your review came across as dismissive or suggested that the inconvenience was your responsibility. That was not our intention, and we understand why it added to your frustration.
Your feedback regarding both the communication and the interaction with our team has been taken seriously and will be addressed internally. We're happy you enjoyed the flight itself, and we appreciate you bringing the rest of the experience to our attention so we can improve it.
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Nexar S.
The flight is awesome! But they charged for everything
The flight is awesome!! The staff is nice! However, they charged 75$ per person because you don’t arrived 1:15 minutes before you flight start!!! I spent 300$ dollars extra because I arrived 3:20 but my flight was 4:00 P.M. it’s ridiculous!! They know how awful is the traffic in NYC.
Response from FlyNYONAug 20, 2026
We’re sorry for the frustration this caused. Due to the nature of aviation operations, we maintain strict check-in and arrival requirements to ensure flights can depart safely and on schedule.
Our required arrival time and applicable late fees are communicated prior to the flight and are applied consistently to all guests.
We understand that NYC-area traffic can be unpredictable, which is why we strongly encourage guests to allow additional travel time when arriving for their experience.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the flight and appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.
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Miguel Angel Zapata L.
Dont know what has changed but when I…
Dont know what has changed but when I did it back in 2019 the flught was x1000 times better. Pilot stopped every highlight allowing us to take a photo above Liberty statue, empire state, zone 0 etc. Know just simply rides along the river amd gets just a moment over central park. Plus pilot was commenting all the time what we were seeing and flying avobe
Response from FlyNYONAug 4, 2026
We appreciate you sharing your feedback and comparing your recent flight to your experience in 2019. We understand your disappointment regarding the changes in the flight path and commentary. We are always working to improve our tours.