- Backpacks/bags (1 per person) are allowed but will be inspected entirely.
- Blankets or bulky clothing should be carried over the shoulder to be screened more quickly.
- Folding chairs are allowed but will have to be removed from the carrying case for inspection.
- Food of any kind for guest consumption.
Cancelled Balloon Session Occasionally the weather prohibits the launch or inflation of balloons but most often when there are poor weather conditions a session will be delayed. The Gondola Club will stay open at these times, and your tickets are still valid, as the meal and other services will still be offered.
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As the official balloon ride concession for the world's largest ballooning event, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, RAINBOW RYDERS, INC. is the only balloon ride company authorized to take off from Balloon Fiesta Park during the Balloon Fiesta®. So come join the fun, embark upon a journey of uniqueness.
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This was a fantastic experience to walk on the field while balloons are inflating and taking off around you. It's a really up close and personal experience with teams and pilots.
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One thing people often overlook when going on hot air balloon rides – there are no toilets on board. Considering you'll be in the air for a couple of hours, always make sure you use the bathroom before take-off. Once again, the best hot air balloon rides are the ones when you're fully relaxed.
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Passengers on a hot air balloon ride do not need to use parachutes for a few reasons. The most important reason is that the balloon itself serves as a parachute. This is because hot air balloons are designed to float and descend slowly, even in the event of an emergency or malfunction.
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The majority of hot air balloons do not have built-in seating, nor can they allow portable seats for safety reasons. So you, unfortunately, will not be able to sit down during a hot air balloon ride. But railings are available, and your pilot will cover any of your additional safety concerns.
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It is definitely a must do !!!! This is a bucket list event! One of the most amazing things my wife and I have ever seen. Huge field full of hot air balloons that you can walk right up to, watch them be inflated and then watch float away.
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Hot air balloons are generally considered safe, with decades of data showing that they are one of the safest forms of air travel. According to the FAA's Aviation Accident Database, hot air ballooning is the safest form of all air travel and is rarely involved in aviation crashes.
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You should not have recently undergone any surgeries. You should not fly if you have back or leg problems. You cannot fly if you have a cast on. You cannot fly if you are on oxygen.
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Hot air ballooning is a strenuous activity, so make sure to eat something before your hot air balloon ride. Eating a lighter meal will help you avoid motion sickness and uncomfortable fullness while ballooning.
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