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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 53 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor, making interactions pleasant and welcoming. Many people highlight the exceptional user experience, describing the helicopter flights as phenomenal and unforgettable, offering breathtaking city views. Reviewers frequently recommend this unique and amazing experience from start to finish. However, some customers noted concerns regarding additional fees and the overall expense, feeling the value was not always commensurate. A few people mentioned the location was remote and inconvenient. Additionally, some reviewers were unhappy with seating, reporting being squeezed or unable to fully enjoy views from middle seats. A small portion also felt some staff members were unfriendly or unpersonal during check-in or email responses.

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Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, with many reviewers praising the pilots and the entire crew... See more

User experience

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Service

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Location

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall great experience and fantastic views! I'd happily do it again and can recommend the 30min option to have sufficient time to take it all in. One star subtracted as - location is quite remo... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I would say the flight itself was very phenomenal and the pilot was super nice, she was very warm and welcoming. However, it was my birthday and I didn’t feel the welcome and just overall hospitality... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had a very bad experience from the moment I tried to reschedule my flight. The staff were very rude in their email responses. When we arrived, no one was genuinely friendly. They simply did their... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an amazing experience with FlyNYON. From the moment we arrived, everything felt well organized and professional. The staff was friendly and made us feel comfortable right away. The helicopt... See more

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Company details

  1. Helicopter Tour Agency
  2. Flights Search Site

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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.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was amazing starting the…

Everything was amazing starting the time we arrived until the end great staff great time there.

5 June 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We appreciate your kind words about our staff.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not what I expected

Location is pretty far out and a bit sketchy. Staff super unfriendly and arrogant. Besides the safety instructions, no clear communication on what to expect next. You get taken out to the platform and back, that’s about it. Nobody offered to take a picture to make this experience memorable. All in all super expensive but mediocre experience. Adding taxi cost to NJ and back, plus the additional fees, we probably would have been better off just selecting one of the Manahattan operators who didn’t have the flashy Insta videos.

23 April 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience. We are truly sorry to hear that the location, staff interaction, and overall experience did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the value and the lack of memorable moments, and we are reviewing our procedures to ensure clearer communication and a more engaging experience for all our guests.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Everything was so smooth. The staff is very helpful and the whole thing is very well organized. We got the 30’ package even if we originally booked the 16’ flight, but got a great price on the spot. My travel companion was affraid of flying but the crew did a great job at encouraging him. Our pilot was Robert, he did a great job! The overall experience was great and the 30’ flight is worth every cent. It feels the shorter flight would be too short.

4 June 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

We are so glad that the experience was great for you. Please come back soon with friends or family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was amazing

It was amazing, the best part was the tilted turn and hanging legs outside.

29 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

That's amazing to hear, please come back soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The person who did the check in was…

The person who did the check in was horrible , he acted like he was doing us a favor , I can’t remember his name.
Also you ask us to be 1 hour and 15 our turn was at 12 and we ended doing t the activity until 12:30 . So we waisted 2 hours waiting.
The pilot was extraordinary !!!

2 June 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're sorry to hear that your check-in experience did not meet expectations. Providing friendly and professional service is important to us, and we will share your comments with our team for review.
We also understand that waiting longer than anticipated can be frustrating. While we ask guests to arrive early to complete check-in, waivers, safety briefings, and accommodate operational factors, we certainly appreciate your patience and understand the impact additional wait time can have on your experience.
That said, we're delighted to hear that your pilot was extraordinary and that you enjoyed the flight itself. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to the pilot.
Thank you again for your feedback and for flying with us.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Do not buy shoe guarantee

It was a good experience overall; however, we paid for the guaranteed window seat with our feet hanging outside, but we were assigned to a seat that only had a window and did not offer that experience.

This completely ruined our expectations of having the full experience we had paid for. What was even more disappointing was the company’s lack of concern regarding this issue and their claim that a closed window seat is considered the same as a “feet-out” seat.
To make matters worse, another couple who did not pay for the feet-out seat upgrade ended up having a much better experience than we did, even though we paid more for it.

Passenger weight was clearly not a valid reason for assigning us to this poor seat, as our body weights were very similar to theirs. Therefore, there was no apparent justification for placing us in a seat that did not provide the experience we specifically paid extra to receive.

1 June 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

We appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. We are truly sorry that your seating assignment did not meet your expectations, especially after paying for a specific experience. We understand your frustration regarding the discrepancy between what was promised and what was delivered, and the comparison with other passengers' experiences. We are reviewing your comments to ensure such situations are addressed appropriately in the future.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was assigned a seat between two…

I was assigned a seat between two larger individuals and was squeezed in there like a sardine. I couldn't move my arm freely or use my phone to film the scenery. I feel that my experience was incomplete; I could barely see anything and couldn't stretch out my legs. I had booked an 11:00 AM flight—I was at the airport by 9:30—but the flight itself didn't depart until after 12:00, which complicated my subsequent plans.

2 June 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

We truly regret that your flight experience was uncomfortable and that the delay impacted your plans. We are reviewing your feedback regarding seating and the departure time to prevent similar issues.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed the ride and views

We enjoyed the ride and views! Bianca was amazing! My only complaint was that we there wasn’t much to do between the arrival snd flight time. Perhaps a flight movie (or mission impossible) would have been a good distraction.

29 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

Awesome to hear you loved our pilot!

Great suggestions for our terminal entertainment, will definitely look into it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience despite a stressful arrival

The helicopter experience itself was amazing and definitely one of the highlights of my NYC trip. The views were incredible, the adrenaline during takeoff was unforgettable, and the overall flight felt very safe and professional.

However, I do think there is room for improvement regarding late arrival policies. I was visiting NYC for the first time and left Manhattan early, but due to transportation issues (mainly Uber delays outside my control), I still arrived late and had to pay a $75 fee. I understand that policies are written in advance, but it was still frustrating considering I genuinely tried to arrive on time.

That said, the actual experience was unforgettable and absolutely worth doing if you're visiting NYC.

30 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

Thank you for your feedback.

We're delighted to hear that the flight was one of the highlights of your NYC trip and that you enjoyed the incredible views and overall experience.

We understand your frustration regarding the late arrival fee and appreciate that transportation delays can sometimes be outside a guest's control. While our policies are in place to ensure flights operate on schedule for all passengers, we certainly understand your perspective.

Thank you again for flying with us, and we're glad the experience itself was a memorable one.

All the best,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The staff is rude the front desk girl…

The staff is rude the front desk girl and one of the male hummingbird pilot. I paid for flynyon and rotor was for hummingbird like how?

30 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

We are sorry to hear that your experience with members of our team did not meet your expectations. Providing professional and respectful service to every guest is extremely important to us, and we take comments regarding staff interactions seriously.

We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention and will share your feedback with the appropriate teams for review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Piss Poor Customer Service

The flight experience itself was excellent, and once in the air, everything met or exceeded expectations. Unfortunately, the customer service surrounding our booking left a lot to be desired.

One member of our group was ultimately unable to fly due to weight restrictions. While I understand that weight and balance limitations are an important safety requirement, this was not clearly communicated during the booking process. We entered everyone's weights online in advance, yet no warning, disclaimer, or indication was provided that there could be an issue.

When we arrived, staff verified weights and then privately informed our friend that they would not be permitted to fly. While I appreciate the discretion with which that conversation was handled, the situation that followed was disappointing.

Our group consisted of only three people. Rather than offering an earlier flight, a voucher, a partial credit, or discussing any reasonable accommodation, we were essentially told that our options were to proceed without our friend or forfeit the entire booking cost. That placed us in a very difficult position.

What was most frustrating was not the policy itself, but the lack of effort to find a solution. As a result, our friend experienced an embarrassing situation and then had to sit and wait for several hours while the rest of us completed the experience.

I fully understand that businesses must operate within safety requirements and established policies. However, I believe better communication upfront and a willingness to offer some form of compromise or accommodation would have gone a long way toward creating a more positive customer experience.

Overall, the flight was great, but the handling of this situation significantly impacted our impression of the company.

23 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the flight experience itself and that it met your expectations once airborne. At the same time, we are sorry for the circumstances surrounding your group's reservation and understand how disappointing the situation must have been for everyone involved.

As noted in our booking terms and conditions, all passengers are subject to final weight verification at check-in, and FAA weight and balance requirements must be strictly followed for safety reasons. Unfortunately, these determinations can only be finalized once all passengers are present and weighed.

We understand your concerns regarding communication and appreciate your feedback on how the process was handled. While our team must operate within strict safety and operational requirements, we recognize that this created a difficult situation for your group and especially for the passenger who was unable to fly.

As a gesture of goodwill and in recognition of the inconvenience experienced, we issued a partial refund following your visit.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding that safety must remain our highest priority, and we thank you for sharing your experience.

All the best,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They charge us 75$ each because we came…

They charge us 75$ each because we came in a hour before . The lady at front desk was so rude said we are professional we respect time. Our flight was at 07:00 and the helicopter fly at 7:20 or more .

29 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are concerned to hear about the charges and the interaction with our staff. We are reviewing this internally to prevent similar situations.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute scam

Absolute scam

even if you're late by a minute, they will charge you a $75 per person.

Also, the $99 price is misleading cause they add a 60% booking fee per seat and NOT per booking.

28 May 2026
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Reply from FlyNYON

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, you checked in approximately 45 minutes after the scheduled time for your flight. We were still able to accommodate your departure, and we did not charge any late fees. Instead, we provided the option to upgrade to a longer duration. Additionally, your booking fees cover and include all fees associated with flying by helicopter. Thank you for choosing to fly with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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