Why people give a flight instead of a thing
A bottle gets opened in one night. A flight over Manhattan from 1,500 feet stays with someone for years. We see it on every gift redemption: people remember exactly who sent them up, and what they saw out the right window.
Our gift certificates are good for any Azzurra City Tours flight from Linden Airport (KLDJ). The recipient picks the date that works for them — no expiration, no pressure.
What's included
- Piper Cherokee PA-28 — a well-maintained aircraft kept to industry tour standards and the FAA's stringent maintenance requirements.
- Certified Flight Instructor in the right seat. If the recipient wants to take the controls, they can. If they'd rather just look out the window, that's perfectly fine too.
- Hudson River corridor — the classic NYC sightseeing route. Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, Empire State Building, Central Park from the air.
- No pooling. It's the recipient's flight, their party, their photos.
How it works
1. You buy the certificate
The most popular gift is the tour for One — about an hour total, includes a short ground brief before takeoff. We send the certificate code to your inbox immediately after purchase.
2. You give it to them
Forward the email, or print it and hand it over. The certificate code is what they need to book.
3. They pick their date
The recipient calls (347) 727-0050 or replies to the certificate email with the date they want. We confirm the slot, send pre-flight instructions, and that's it.
Frequently asked
Do certificates expire?
No. They don't expire and they don't lose value.
Can I print a physical version?
Yes. The digital certificate is designed to print cleanly on letter-size paper if you want something to put inside a card.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Fixed-wing sightseeing flights depend on visibility and ceiling. If we have to cancel for weather, the certificate stays valid — we rebook for the next clear day that works for the recipient.
Can the recipient upgrade or extend their flight time?
Yes. The certificate value applies toward longer flights or upgraded packages — they just pay the difference at booking.
What about refunds?
Gift certificates aren't refundable to the buyer once purchased. They're transferable, though — the recipient can give it to someone else if they can't use it.
Ready to give a real one?
Buy a tour gift certificate directly through Azzurra City Tours. Or call us and we'll help you pick the right package for the occasion.