Hot Air Ballooning Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Hot Air Ballooning (non UK organised).

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Hot Air Ballooning:

Hot Air Ballooning is a popular activity during which people are transported through the air in a wicker basket that is attached to a hot air balloon which is suspended via a source of heat, usually an open flame.

Hot Air Ballooning is one of the oldest and most romantic types of aviation in the world, during a trip you will experience the majestic feeling of time and movement being suspended as you drift quietly and peacefully over the countryside.

Whilst Hot Air Ballooning is considered a relatively safe activity, there are still dangers involved. The main risks are hard landings at speed, mid air collisions and hitting power lines.

Popular areas:

You do not need to travel far to go for a hot air balloon ride, as it is a common and very popular activity which can be done in most countries.

That being said, the most popular areas to go on a hot air balloon ride will be those places that provide a spectacular view to be enjoyed during the ride.

Some of these areas include:

• Kenya - Weather in Kenya
• Disneyworld, Florida - Weather in Disneyworld, Florida
• Britain - Weather in Britain
• California - Weather in California
• France - Weather in France
• Pheonix - Weather in Pheonix
• Portugal - Weather in Portugal
• Mallorca - Weather in Mallorca
• The Caribbean - Weather in The Caribbean

Common Risks:

Accidents, injuries and fatalities can occur as a result of hot air ballooning.

The most common causes of injuries and fatalities often occur as a result of bad weather causing the hot air balloon to be swept off course and hitting power lines, the sea or the ground.

Crashes are the most common accident to occur from hot air ballooning.

These can lead to such injuries as:

• Burns
• Fractures
• Broken bones
• Death

It is important that you purchase travel insurance that covers hot air ballooning before leaving the country if you want to go on a hot air balloon ride whilst on holiday.

Most Common Injuries / Illnesses: Broken bones and Bruises

Top Locations: UK and Australia.

Useful Websites: Virgin Balloon Flights - Balloons Over Britain - British School Of Ballooning - Aerosaurus Ballooning - Grange Air - Adventure Balloons - Dragon Balloon Company - Bailey Balloons - Wickers World - Hot air Ballooning.com - High Adventure - Heart Of England Balloons - Airtopia - Balloon Flights Spain - Airborne Balloons - Humbug Balloons - Cameron Flights

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk