airtour
Airtour, short for aerial tour, is a form of tourism that involves taking a flight primarily for sightseeing. Passengers view landscapes, cityscapes, or natural features from the air, often departing from airports or heliports. Airtours can be standalone experiences or components of broader travel packages and are offered with fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, or seaplanes. Routes are planned to maximize visibility of landmarks, coastlines, mountains, canyons, or other scenic features, with typical durations from 15 minutes to about an hour or more for extended flights.
Operations are conducted by licensed tour operators and regulated by national aviation authorities. Before departure, a
Environmental and social considerations include noise, emissions, and impacts on popular viewpoints. Some operators mitigate effects
See also: aerial tour, sightseeing flight, tourism, aviation.