Virgin has been synonymous with hot air ballooning since entrepreneur and adventurer Sir Richard Branson became the first to fly a balloon across the Atlantic in 1987. Around one million people have taken life higher on our unforgettable hot air balloon rides since our big red balloons first took to the skies in 1994. With more than 100 launch sites across England, Scotland and Wales, Virgin Balloon Flights is the only national passenger balloon rides company in the UK, meaning a hot air balloon ride adventure is never far away. As the largest passenger carrying ballooning company in the world, every year Virgin Balloon Flights whisks more than 25,000 passengers away on an airborne adventure they will never forget. We have a wide range of corporate services, helping businesses reward employees with spectacular, sky-high experiences. When you’re the workplace that makes dreams come true, it’s great for business. In short, when you keep good staff happy, you keep good staff. Our balloon rides make the perfect workplace benefit, reward or incentives, meaning your employees can look forward to - A 3-4 hour ballooning experience with around an hour in the air - An invitation to assist with the inflation of the hot air balloon - Traditional Champagne toast - Certificate endorsed by Sir Richard Branson and your pilot - Exclusive Virgin merchandise with gift packages - Discreetly packed for gift recipients - Express Delivery options - Instant Vouchers via email if you're in a hurry And if you’re not in the market for our corporate services, our Champagne balloon rides are the perfect gift for any occasion, from an unforgettable birthday or Christmas to an anniversary, graduation or wedding gift. We’re also a dab hand at providing the ultimate ‘wow factor’ at your next corporate or PR event. Bringing the magic of hot air ballooning to you is at the heart of our 24-year story so far and we can’t wait for all the flying adventures still to come. See you in the skies!