Offshore crew transfer
Crew change flights between a heliport and an offshore installation, including one-way pick-ups and drop-offs.
Offshore helicopter flights
Offshore flights, planned before they are promised.
Request crew changes, cargo runs and charter flights to offshore installations. You receive a written quote naming the aircraft type, the operator and the full price before anything is booked or paid.
- Written quote firstPrice, aircraft type, operator and terms before you pay
- Operator namedEvery quote states who will fly you
- Status onlineFollow a booking with its reference
What we do
One request, one written answer
Offshore flights depend on things nobody controls from a desk: wind and sea state, a helideck that may be closed for crane work, the installation’s own rules and the aircraft that can actually reach it. We take your request, check what is possible and reply with a written quote that sets out exactly what we can provide.
Nothing is booked until you accept that quote, and you pay nothing before you have accepted it.
- RequestsCrew changes, cargo and charter flights
- QuotesIn writing, with price, terms and operator
- Your accountRequests, invoices and tickets in one place
Services
What you can request
Each type of flight has its own page explaining what we need from you and what the quote confirms.
Cargo and equipment transport
Parts, tools and supplies flown to an offshore installation within the limits of the assigned aircraft.
Helicopter charter
The whole aircraft for your group, for site visits, inspections or business travel on a route you choose.
How it works
From request to landing
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Send a request
Route, date, passengers or cargo. It takes a few minutes in your account.
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We check it
Aircraft, helideck, timing and load are reviewed for your route.
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Written quote
Price, aircraft type, operator and cancellation terms, with an expiry date.
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Accept and pay
Accept online, then pay using the methods listed in the quote.
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Fly and follow
Status updates and your ticket appear in your account.
The offshore environment
Why offshore flights are planned differently
A short guide to the conditions that shape every offshore flight.
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Weather
Wind, visibility, cloud base and sea state can delay or cancel a flight. The pilot in command makes the final decision on the day.
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Helidecks
Each helideck has its own size and weight limits and can be closed for crane lifts or other work. The installation must clear every landing.
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Distance and fuel
Over open water there is nowhere else to land, so fuel reserves come first. On longer legs that leaves less payload for passengers and cargo.
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People on board
Installation operators commonly require offshore survival training, a medical certificate and accurate body and baggage weights.
The aircraft is chosen for the route, not the other way round
Distance to the installation, the number of passengers, the cargo weight and the helideck’s limits decide which helicopter type can fly a job. Your quote names the aircraft type and the operator, so you know what will arrive before you commit.
How aircraft are selected
Flight status
Check a booking at any time
Enter your booking or ticket reference and the surname of a passenger. The result shows the booking, flight and payment status for that reference only.
You need
- The booking or ticket reference from your confirmation
- The surname of the account holder or of a passenger
Amounts are shown only after you sign in to your account.
Safety
You should know who is flying you
Every quote names the aviation operator responsible for your flight. Ask for the operator’s air operator certificate details before you book, and check them with the issuing authority.
How to check an operator
- Ask for the operator’s legal name and AOC number. The quote names the operator, and we give you the certificate details on request.
- Check the certificate with the authority that issued it. Many authorities publish lists of certificate holders.
- Ask the operator about the approvals relevant to your flight, for example offshore operations or night flying.
Before you send a request
Have these details ready
For passenger flights
- Departure heliport or airport
- Name of the installation or landing site
- Preferred date and time, and how flexible they are
- Number of passengers (names can follow)
- Approximate baggage per person
For cargo
- A description of each item
- Weight and dimensions per piece, including packaging
- Whether anything counts as dangerous goods
- Collection point and receiving installation
- The date it must arrive
How do I request a flight?
Create an account, sign in and complete the flight request form. If you only have a question, use the contact form instead; no account is needed for that.
When do I pay?
Only after you have accepted a written quote. The quote states the full price and, if one applies, the deposit and when the balance is due.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The operator decides whether a flight can go. If it is delayed or cancelled because of weather, we contact you about a new time. What happens to the price is set out in the cancellation terms of your quote.
Who can see my booking?
Only you, when signed in, and our staff. The public tracking page shows status information only, never names or contact details. Amounts are shown to the signed-in account holder.
Talk to us about a flight
Not ready to send a full request? Ask a question through the contact form and we will reply by email.