Cost Shared Flights in the UK

The Ginger Private Pilot is the UK’s first cost shared flight platform, a relatively new concept which allows passengers and pilots to experience the magic of flying – at a fraction of the cost.

What are Cost Shared Flights?

Cost shared flights are flights shared by private individuals.

The ‘cost-shared’ part refers to the costs of the flight which are shared between the pilot and passengers onboard the aircraft. Flight costs include fuel, airfield charges and rental fees for an aircraft. 

The pilots and passengers simply cover the cost of the flight between them, allowing both parties to do what they love most.

Our pilots don’t make a profit from your contributions, so the price of our flights are kept to a minimum – significantly cheaper than commercial flights! 

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What’s in it for the pilots?

There are a number of reasons why pilots across the UK are signing up to cost shared flying platforms like The Ginger Private Pilot. A few incentives are:

• The upkeep and running of a private aircraft is expensive! Passengers can help cover some of the costs for pilots who love to fly recreationally and often

• Pilots who need to fly for a minimum number of hours each year to keep their pilot’s license can find passengers who are willing to share their costs.

• Cost shared flights offer new pilots the opportunity to meet their exam flight duration requirements at a reduced fee.

What are the benefits of a cost shared flight?

Here are a few reasons you should consider cost shared flying:

• Significantly cheaper than commercial flights


• A quick, seamless and personalised flight experience


• Fly with qualified, experienced pilots who love flying as much as you


• Experience a new and unique way of flying

Travel in style to your next Day Trip in the UK, have an unforgettable sightseeing trip over the Jurassic Coast or book an Isle of Wight excursion.

How does it work?

Searching for affordable flights across the UK has never been easier.

Our Flight Search tool can quickly and easily show you upcoming sightseeing, one way and excursions across the UK.

1. Sign Up for a passenger account with The Ginger Private Pilot


2. Search for flights on our Flight Search page


3. Book your flights


4. Your pilot will contact you to arrange the finer details 


5. Turn up at the arranged date and time and experience the magic of our cost shared flights!

What kind of cost shared flights can I experience?

See the beauty with a cost shared sightseeing flight

Take a sightseeing trip and enjoy a birds eye view over your hometown, a city or one of the many English coastlines.

A cost shared sightseeing flight is a perfect weekend activity for families, friends or even a romantic date.

Our sightseeing flights start from £75 per person.*

Quick, convenient and luxurious excursions in the UK

Coaches aren’t the only way to travel to and from your day trip in the UK. Travel with ease (and style) on a private cost shared flight!

Now you know how quick, convenient and luxurious your next day trip can be – treat yourself or a loved one.

Return flights to one of our fantastic destinations start from just £64.99 per person*

Cheap one way ( A to B ) flights across the UK

Got an upcoming holiday in one of the UKs most popular destinations? Avoid a lengthy, uncomfortable drive and book a cost shared flight!

Enhance your holiday experience by starting it off the right way! Our friendly, experienced pilots fly holidaymakers across the UK every month!

Use our Flight Search tool to see if we’re flying to your vacation destination!

One way flights for under £200.*

Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it!

While cost shared flying is a new concept in the UK, it has been a popular mode of transport across Europe for years!

We understand you may have some safety questions and concerns, but please rest assured that our services comply with UK cost shared flying regulations. You can find out more on our Safety Page here.

We’ve made some changes to the way we’re flying due to COVID-19 – you can see what precautions we have in place here.

Please note:
* these are estimated baseline costs and flight prices vary depending on location and the number of passengers. These prices are subject to change. All flights are quoted on the basis of every seat being filled. Passengers must pay for the cost of all seats on the aircraft regardless of the number of passengers flying.

Got questions? Contact Us!

Get in touch with us by filling out our contact form or email info@thegingerprivatepilot.co.uk.

We aim to respond within 24 hours but please note, due to the current circumstances and increased passenger enquiries, this may be a little later.

 Happy Flying!