Terms and conditions

Registered office: HELISECURITE, 195 avenue de l’heliport 83310 GRIMAUD.

Tel : +33 4 94 555 999

S.A.S with a capital of € 200,000

The general terms and conditions of sales described below detail the rights and obligations of the company HELISECURITE and its customers (hereinafter “Passenger”) with regard to the provision of passenger transport services by helicopter.

Any service executed and completed by HELISECURITE implies the unreserved acceptance of Passenger to these general conditions of sales.

If a Client is interested in booking a package created and promoted by HELISECURITE, the terms and conditions stipulated by (i) HELISECURITE for helicopter transport and by (ii) the Partner for the other services sold within the package (accommodation, restaurant, activities…) shall both apply.

The following terms are defined as follows:

• Private flight: helicopter flight booked to travel from any point of departure to the final destination chosen by Passenger.
• Panoramic flight: private helicopter tour with defined itinerary and time duration suggested, or on demand.
• Experience packages (Experience Packages) by helicopter: a la carte experiences by private helicopter combining accommodation, food and beverage and/or any entertaining activity.

Passenger can book a Private flight, a Panoramic flight, or an Experience package. If Passenger wishes to book a Private flight, he or she can choose a non-shared Private flight meaning Passenger will not share its flight with third parties (“Unshared flight”), a Private flight shared with other passengers agreeing to fly on the same chosen date and schedule (“Shared flight”) or book a spare seat on a Shared flight meaning Passenger accepts to fly on a Shared flight for which he or she has not been the first to book a seat on a Private flight (“Flight Booked per seat”).

The booking of a flight is made via HELISECURITE  website at the following address: https://helisecurite.fr/en, indicating Passenger names, gender, date and place of birth.

Upon boarding, tickets must be presented with an identity document for all Passengers on the flight.

In case of additional passengers, different gender (having an impact on the weight & balance of the helicopter) or additional luggage between the initial reservation and the on-boarding of Passengers, HELISECURITE reserves the right to upgrade from a single-engine helicopter to a twin-engine helicopter or to downgrade Passengers to another helicopter.

In that case, a supplement may be applied. The price difference from a twin-engine helicopter to a single engine helicopter is not refundable.

Booking modifications are authorized only for Private flights 2 hours before the take-off time at the latest by contacting Reservations Department during opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m at the following telephone number: +377 97 97 39 00. Morning flights up to 10:30 a.m. must therefore be changed the day before within the time slots specified above.  Otherwise, the reservation will be considered as a no-show and therefore not refundable.  Tickets for Panoramic flights and Experience Package offer cannot be changed.

The valid rates are those applied when paying for the reservation. They are including airport taxes.  In the event of an additional charge, HELISECURITE undertakes to take the necessary steps to contact Passenger who has made the reservation within 24 hours before the flight (provided that the contact details appearing in the Passenger profile are valid, and that Passenger has been accessible).  Regarding quotes for Private flights, Panoramic flights, and as part of Experiences packages, the prices communicated are valid for 48 hours.

Payments are made in euro by credit card or Paypal.  No reservation is considered finalized before payment of 100% of the total amount including tax.  For any Private flight, Panoramic flight, or Experience package offer, payment must be finalized at least 24 hours before the scheduled day of the flight via payment of 100% of the total amount. HELISECURITE declines all responsibility (ies) in the event that one of these means of payment cannot be accepted due to any technical issue.  HELISECURITE reserves the right to refuse access to any person who has not paid 100% of the reservation price.

In case of Private flight, Passenger allowing other passengers to book a seat on their Private flight will receive a compensation sum. The compensation amount will vary according to several factors such as load factor, the different kind of bookings on the same helicopter and HELISECURITE revenue and yield management structure.   Such price compensation shall be made on the day of flight of the method of payment chosen by first Passenger.

The flight date is chosen by Passenger upon booking.  In case of cancellation of the flight by HELISECURITE due to bad weather conditions, the ticket is transformed into a credit note. The flight may be rescheduled at a later date and time within a limit of 3 months. Above the 3 months, ticket will be refunded in full.

Passenger provides HELISECURITE with personal data upon booking. This personal information may be subject to data processing. This information is collected and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection (EU) 2016/679.

The data communicated by Passenger is mainly used for the purposes of (i) booking and purchasing tickets, (ii) providing specific services in connection with the provision of transport services, (iii) and for promotion and commercial information.

Passenger personal data is intended for HELISECURITE and all of its service provider partners. The partners may be located outside European Union. Passengers have the right to access, oppose and rectify all data concerning them by contacting HELISECURITE. With the Passenger’s consent, they may allow him/her to receive promotional or commercial or informative offers, by e-mail or post, from HELISECURITE.

Passenger undertakes to present himself on time for check-in, at least 10 minutes before the take-off time. In case of delay, the clause 9 shall apply.

Passenger must also ensure that the connection times are sufficient.

Passenger confirms to be provided with valid and authentic identity documents and any other supporting documents required such as any exit and entrance permits (visas). Should an authority refuse the exit or entry, the Client shall be responsible for paying the costs and any fines.

HELISECURITE undertakes to inform its service providers / Passengers as soon as reasonably possible of any impossibility of carrying out its transport services on the routes envisaged due to (i) a meteorological impediment, (ii) a force majeure case or (iii) the unavailability of a sufficient number of seats on the flights envisaged at the time when Passenger / service providers have made the reservations. HELISECURITE cannot be held liable in the three (3) cases referred to above when it is impossible to perform its services.

HELISECURITE may, without notice, substitute for other carriers and use other helicopters.

It is expressly agreed between the parties that HELISECURITE always reserves the right to have its transport services performed by chartering with its subsidiaries/affiliates or third-party providers, whether for helicopter transport or for transport services by road.

If HELISECURITE does not transport the passengers and/or their luggage by road but instructs a third party to transport them, HELISECURITE shall not be liable for any loss/damage.

It is also expressly agreed between the parties that the helicopter transport can be carried out with any type of single or twin-engine helicopters via its own fleet, that of its subsidiaries/affiliates, partners or any other third-party company.

Passengers agree to communicate to HELISECURITE any information requiring special care (presence of a baby, fragile baggage or with dimensions outside the authorized standard, person having difficulty moving around, animals, etc.).

For any location requested by the client which is not be listed by HELISECURITE, the Client shall make sure to provide HELISECURITE with all the required approvals for take-offs and landings 48 hours prior to the flight.

HELISECURITE reserves the right to refuse boarding and more generally transport to any person who does not meet the conditions required for transport as set out in the terms and conditions including but not limited to a state of intoxication, aggressive or inappropriate attitude. Same goes for any person HELISECURITE considers likely to cause prejudice to anyone, delay to check-in procedures or the flight.

The pilot, acting as the commander of the craft, shall be authorized to issue instructions to all Clients. All Clients must follow his instructions and the instructions of any other member of the crew. Should a Client not follow such instructions, he shall be liable for the consequences of his behavior.

HELISECURITE allows 1 (one) standard size baggage item per person (60cm X 45cm X 25cm) and a maximum weight of 21kg per person for a private flight (15 kg per person for a “per seat” flight).  Passengers are encouraged to use soft baggage.  Any additional baggage will be charged 20 € per bag (25 € during the Grand Prix periods from the previous Wednesday to the following Tuesday).  If the number of additional luggage obliges HELISECURITE to operate a second helicopter, the cost of the additional helicopters needed will be at the Passenger’s own costs. Passenger undertakes to communicate to HELISECURITE at least 24 hours in advance any information requiring special care (fragile luggage or with dimensions outside the authorized standard, stroller, animals, etc.) and assume the consequent additional cost.  Any specific request must be communicated to the Reservations Department: contact@helisecurite.fr / +33 4 94 555 999. OPENING HOURS (CET): Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Any baggage that does not meet the required standard will be transported as soon as possible by air or land and subject to an additional charge at the expense of Passenger.

Passenger must specify the transport of golf bag upon booking.  On its Airbus H130 aircraft with enlarged baggage compartments, HELISECURITE allows three (3) golf bags (size of a standard golf bag) in the hold and two (2) in the cabin (subject to acceptance by the pilot), thus limiting the number of Passengers on board to five (5).  With six (6) Passengers on board, the number of golf bags will be limited to three (3) in the hold. It is clearly specified in that case that the standard luggage will have to be transported by road at the Passenger own cost.  For any other size of golf bag, Passenger undertakes to communicate to HELISECURITE at least 24 hours in advance any information requiring special care. The related supplement will be the responsibility of Passengers. They can then travel on board with a backpack or handbag.  In the case of transport planned on another type of aircraft without enlarged baggage compartments, HELISECURITE undertakes to inform Passenger when possible in order to organize a transfer of the golf bags by road at Passenger own cost.

Passenger expressly represents and warrants that he is aware of customs regulations concerning the transport of dangerous materials and products, weapons, cash and illegal substances.  Passenger represents and warrants to comply with visa requirements. Passenger represents and warrants that he is not carrying any product that may violate the above-mentioned regulations.  Passenger represents and warrants having been fully informed in this respect by HELISECURITE at the time of the reservation.  Passenger undertakes to guarantee and hold harmless HELISECURITE in the event of any further action by the customs authorities following any investigation concerning the above-mentioned regulations.

HELISECURITE is entitled to refuse any passengers showing doubtful COVID-19 symptoms before embarking or if they do not present a negative PCR test, depending on their final destination.

HELISECURITE cannot be held responsible if passengers do not present valid documents required by the sanitary authorities of the country they are heading to.

As a reminder, HELISECURITE air transport certificate is based on operations with a single pilot. Concerning the requests for a second pilot, HELISECURITE defines a second pilot as follows: a safety pilot of an aircraft type certified may be a crewmember who (i) is qualified in the appropriate category or (ii) has a certification for at least one type of helicopter registered within the company.

HELISECURITE cannot be held responsible in the following cases:·

• Delay due to Passenger at check-in and/or take-off times because of delayed aircraft connections (private or commercial).
• “Connecting flight delay”: Passenger being more than 10 minutes late because of delayed aircraft connections (private or commercial).
• In the event of a lack of helicopter or seating availability.
• Arrival outside the check-in deadline, preventing transport on single engine helicopters on the last possible flight which can be operated at daylight (schedules according to the aeronautical night), not later than 8:30pm for Monaco Heliport (official closure time) or 30 minutes before the official closure time of any airport or take off are outside Monaco.

The type of helicopter and / or its registration indicated at the time of booking is never contractual and cannot be guaranteed.

In the case of Experience Packaged offers or helicopter experiences, HELISECURITE declines all responsibility with regards to the services of its third-party providers.

HELISECURITE declines all responsibility in the event of a flight connecting with airlines or private jet companies.

HELISECURITE authorises cancellations up to 2 hours before the take-off time only via telephone to the reservation department during opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m at the following telephone number : +377 97 97 39 00.

Morning flights departing before 10:30 a.m. must therefore be cancelled the previous day in the specified schedules below.

Cancellations may incur fees as detailed below :

Flight is full refund in case of cancellation by HELISECURITE for weather conditions. If Passenger is willing to cancel for bad weather conditions, refund is not possible.

As per Article 7.1. CONDITIONS OF PASSENGERS TRANSPORT, Passengers are proposed to be transported by road. In case of refusal from Passengers to travel by road, HELISECURITE shall bear no costs of cancellation, neither direct nor indirect (hotel, restaurant etc.).

HELISECURITE will refund the helicopter flight less all third-party costs.

The Partner’s additional cancellation conditions and costs shall also apply in case of packages and separate/individual services.

Any claims must be sent via registered letter within 14 days after the cancelled flight to the address: HELISECURITE Booking Service, Avenue des Ligures MC – 98000 MONACO

The claim letter must be addressed in French or English. In case of a reimbursement, HELISECURITE will make the payment within a period of 30 days after the acceptance.

HELISECURITE insurances only apply on the transportation by helicopter of its own fleet and helicopter tail numbers registered of its own fleet.

Any complaints must be sent by registered mail within 14 days of the cancelled flight to: HELISECURITE Service Complaints Avenue of the Ligures MC – 98000 MONACO

The letter of complaint must be written in French or in English. In case of refund, payment by HELISECURITE will be made within 30 days after acceptance.

HELISECURITE can operate its pick-up service with its subsidiaries/affiliates or third-party providers.

Passengers are requested to be on time at their pick-up by being at least present at the meeting point 5 minutes before the pick-up time.

Beyond that time, HELISECURITE driver will not be able to wait and Passengers will have to come to their point of take-off by their own means.

HELISECURITE declines all liability in case of Passenger’s delay at the pick-up, in case of intense traffic jam, unexpected events resulting in any delay that may result on the helicopter take off and the possible delay for the connecting airline/private jet.

Passengers will be able to reach HELISECURITE Reservations Department: +377 97 97 39 00 during opening hours:  Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

If a litigation arises between the parties involved, the resolution of the latter would first be amicable.

In the event that the amicable agreement of the parties proves impossible, the dispute would be brought before the competent French authority.

These general terms and conditions are subject to the laws of France.