How to Book Travel on Deccan Aviation

Deccan Aviation is India's largest private charter aviation company with bases located in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Surat, Katra and Sri Lanka. The company began operations in 1997. Now, it has a fleet of 9 helicopters and 2 fixed-wing aircrafts. Deccan Aviation is the country's only helicopter operator to receive the Customer Service Facility status in South Asia. The airline offers a corporate/tourist/pilgrimage charter, a geophysical survey, a leisure package as well as emergency services. Follow these steps to start planning your trip with Deccan Aviation.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access
• International Dialing Access
• Computer
• Telephone

Instructions

Book Travel On Deccan Aviation

1. Visit the Deccan Aviation Web site (see Resources below). Enter your name, address, contact information, travel plans/purpose and seating requirements into the request form. An airline representative will contact you shortly after submitting the form.

2. Use cash or demand draft (similar to direct deposit or wire transfer) to book travel on Deccan Aviation. Expect moderate to expensive prices.

3. Charter an aircraft for a large group by visiting the Air Deccan Web site (see Resources below). Air Deccan is Deccan Aviation's low-cost charter service airline.

4. Give the airline 2- to 3-weeks advance notice to book your charter flight. In some cases, you can book a charter helicopter with as little as 2-hours notice if the airline doesn't have to arrange for fuel positioning and helipad activation.

5. Contact the Deccan Aviation corporate headquarters in Bangalore at 011 ([phone], 011 ([phone], 011 ([phone], 011 ([phone] or 011 ([phone] for more information. You can also contact the airline via email: [e-mail] or [e-mail].

6. Report to the helipad or airfield at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.

Tips & Warnings

• Book travel accommodations online to streamline the process. Cut out the middleman fees of travel agents.

• As a general rule, Deccan Aviation choppers only fly between sunrise and sunset. If you require night travel, make sure that your desired origin and destination cities have night landing facilities.

• The passenger capacity of each aircraft depends on the length of your flight, total passenger and baggage weight and the elevation of the landing site. The aircraft generally carry between 3 and 9 passengers.

• Deccan Aviation offers travel insurance, but it will put a serious dent in your wallet.