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How old do you have to be to fly on a helicopter? Do you have any policies that apply only to children?

Children under the age of two (2) fly free when seated in the lap of a paying adult – proof of age required for lap children under two (2). Children 24 months and over require an individual full-fare seat.

Children must be at least 12 years old to sit next to an open door while aircraft is in flight.

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