Release Form

	ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONDITIONS AND POLICY

1.	Bella Via Balloon Company will make every reasonable effort to provide the services requested. Flight safety and safety of the passengers is the prime controlling factor and final responsibility rest with the pilot in the area of safety. His/Her decisions are final.

	Bella Via provides insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage to the extent of its insurance certificate.

	Bella Via uses federally approved pilots, balloon aircraft and equipment in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

2.	Weather is the chief determining factor for flying. Pilots avail themselves of weather reporting services such as Flight Service Stations, N.O.A.A., independent weather services and general news reports, i.e. TV and radio. Ballooning is a weather permitting activity at all times and the conditions are:

	a.	No flights will be conducted in surface winds above 8mph.
	b.	No flights will be conducted while rain, snow or electrical storms are in the vicinity of the flights operation as advised by the F.A.A. and F.S.S. and decided by the pilots discretion.
	c.	Weather conditions can and do change unexpectedly before, during and after a flight so as to affect cancellation or duration. It can also affect the balloons and passengers physical ability to fly, i.e. high temperatures and dew points, marginal winds and extreme cold can make it unhealthy or harmful. Please remember to dress accordingly.
	d.	Geographical directions and conditions may affect the duration of flight and retrieval of balloon due to difficulties in finding and landing in safe areas.

3.	Bookings are the responsibility of the passenger(s) and are approved by Bella Via. It is imperative that the passenger(s) make a concerted, diligent and cooperative effort to take their flight due to the unpredictability of weather and unforeseen emergencies, i.e. fast moving fronts, breakdowns, traffic and so on.

	a.	Each flight has its own individual beauty and experience as does each season. Preferences are not recommended as you may not be able to fly when you wish to. Take advantage of and fly when we have good weather. YOU’LL LOVE IT ANYWAY AND ANYTIME.
	b.	First come first served. Keep trying and don’t wait to book.
	c.	No shows will forfeit their flight and payment.
	d.	Cancelled flights will be rebooked until they’re taken.
	e.	Substitutes are allowed with Bella Via approval.

4.	Payments are due in advance of booking and are nonrefundable except in extreme cases at Bella Via’s option. Pricing may vary due to fiscal economics, customized or type of flight requested, (see description list), overweight, travel expenses if any, and locality. Small children half price.

5.	This signed form with full payment must be received prior to booking and flight.