The pilot’s decision on whether to fly or not is not influenced by what other pilots do. Our pilots assess the situation based on the most accurate weather reports available and make their own decision with your safety as the top priority.
It might have been a private balloon you saw. They are allowed to fly in more challenging weather conditions than balloons permitted for commercial flights like ours. Private balloons are also generally much smaller than passenger balloons, making them easier to set up and land.
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