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Soar to new heights at iFLY indoor skydiving - December 6

calander December 06, 2024
location Chicago, Illinois, United States

Highlights

  • Training class with instructor
  • 3 flights per flier, including a high flight
  • Photo and video from the experience
  • Instructor air show
  • Food and beverage before flight experience

Price:

7,500 Miles
Location
iFLY Lincoln Park
800 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
 
Join United MileagePlus Exclusives for a night of indoor skydiving with iFLY. iFLY’s state-of-the-art wind tunnels are designed to provide a safe flight experience, memories that will last a lifetime, and a unique story to tell! Your world-class flight instructor will take you through orientation and show you the basics of indoor skydiving. Feel free to ask any questions you have along the way. You’ll receive your flight suit and helmet to get ready to take your turn in the wind tunnel. Your instructor will be there to guide you throughout your flight duration. To end the night, your flight instructors will blow you away with an air show.
 
This experience includes:
  • One ticket to the iFly indoor skydiving experience on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM CST
    • Your ticket includes:
      • Training class with instructor
      • Gear rental
      • 3 flights per flier, including a high flight
      • Photo and video from the experience
      • Customized flight certificate 
      • Instructor air show
      • Food and beverage before flight experience
Event Schedule
5:00 PM: Arrive at iFLY
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Food and beverages served
6:00 - 7:30 PM: Training class, gear up, flight experience and instructor air show 

*All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to arriving at the experience. 
*Flyers who weigh between 260-300 lbs may not be able to fly. Additional evaluation by an iFLY staff member upon check in will be required to determine if the flyer can be accommodated and whether additional restrictions apply. People who weigh over 300 lbs will not be able to fly.
*See FAQ section for additioanl details on who is eligible to participate. 
All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to arriving at the experience. 
Guests must be 3+ to participate.
Waiver 
All participants are required to sign a liability waiver. This will be emailed to you upon completion of your purchase. Waivers must be completed before you arrive at iFLY. Children under 18 years of age need to have a parent or guardian sign their waiver. 
 
Arrival
Food and beverage will be served at 5:00 PM. Please arrive no later than 5:45 PM so we can begin the experience on time. If you do not arrive by 5:45 PM, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to participate. 
 
Eligibility
Registration is open for MileagePlus members and limited to eight (8) people who sign up. All participants must be at least 3 years old. See FAQ section for full details on eligibility requirements.
 
Non-refundable
Once redeemed with miles, this experience cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged.
 
No resale
Tickets may not be re-sold or bartered. The sale or barter or attempted sale or barter of any ticket is expressly prohibited. Any ticket transferred in violation of this rule may be confiscated or canceled.
 
Cancellation
United reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified via email and given further instructions.

How old do you have to be?

Flyers must be 3 years of age or older. Children under 18 years of age need to have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.

Who can fly?

We welcome flyers from all ages. If you have reasonable health and fitness you can fly. But do check the criteria below before you book. We’ll do everything we can to help you fly because our goal is to deliver the dream of flight to everyone! There are a few exceptions:

  • Flyers must be 3 years of age or older.
  • Flyers who weigh between 260-300 lbs may not be able to fly. Additional evaluation by an iFLY staff member upon check in will be required to determine if the flyers can be accommodated and whether additional restrictions apply.
  • People who weigh over 300 lbs will not be able to fly.
  • Women who are pregnant should not fly.
  • Participants with a hard cast or hard prosthetic that cannot be removed are not permitted to fly.
  • People with current or prior head, neck, back or shoulder injury, heart condition, or any other condition that may impede their ability to take part in physical activity or increase the risk of injury, should not fly.
  • iFLY recommends people with prior shoulder dislocations DO NOT FLY!

Is there a weight restriction?

In order to provide a safe experience for its customers and instructors, iFLY may not be able to accommodate flyers who weigh between 260-300 lbs and will not be able to accommodate flyers whose weight exceeds 300 lbs.

Upon check in for flight reservations, additional evaluation by local staff will be required to determine if flyers between 260-300 lbs can be accommodated and whether additional restrictions may apply.

High flights are available to add to the flight experience for flyers who weigh 260 lbs or less.

Contact your local iFLY for more information.

Why are there weight restrictions?

Weight restrictions exists solely for the reason of safety and are by no means arbitrary. In fact, we want everyone to be able to enjoy indoor skydiving. However, in order to provide a safe experience for flyers and instructors, iFLY may not be able to accommodate flyers who weigh between 260-300 lbs. Upon check in for flight reservations, additional evaluation by local staff will be required to determine if the flyer can be accommodated and whether additional restrictions may apply. High flights are available to add to the flight experience for flyers who weigh 260 lbs or less. iFLY will not be able to accommodate any participant whose weight exceeds 300 lbs.

For additional information, contact your local iFLY.

Do I have to do watch the preflight video?

All first-time flyers are required to watch the preflight video. You’ll get a lot of important and helpful information.

Can I eat before I fly?

Yes, feel free to eat before your scheduled flight session. You won’t get any feeling of motion sickness, nausea, or dropping feeling in your stomach.

Can I wear my glasses?

Yes. We have larger goggles that fit over eyeglasses.

Will I need to take off my watch and jewelry?

Yes. You should remove any items that might flap around or become loose, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings, and hair accessories. In addition, you should remove everything from your pockets. We do have lockers for your use, but we recommend that you leave anything valuable at home as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen property.

Can I do tricks and flips in the tunnel?

Our primary concern is for your safety in the flight chamber so the tricks or flips are done by experienced flyers only. Some flyers are able to do turns, move up and down, and forward and backward during their first flight. Be sure to ask your instructor how to advance your flight skills.

Why do I need to wear a flight suit?

The instructors are trained to grasp the handles of your flight suit should you need spotting.

What should I wear?

Please wear well-fitting, lace-up sneakers, or running shoes. Other shoes are not suitable. Wear casual clothes, preferably pants and a shirt without a collar. You won’t have to change out of these clothes—you'll put your flight suit on over your street clothes. Individuals with long hair should wear it braided and in a low bun.

How old do you have to be?

Children under 18 years of age need to have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.

Who can fly?

We welcome flyers from all ages. If you have reasonable health and fitness you can fly. But do check the criteria below before you book. We’ll do everything we can to help you fly because our goal is to deliver the dream of flight to everyone! There are a few exceptions:

  • Flyers must be 3 years of age or older.
  • Flyers who weigh between 260-300 lbs may not be able to fly. Additional evaluation by an iFLY staff member upon check in will be required to determine if the flyers can be accommodated and whether additional restrictions apply.
  • People who weigh over 300 lbs will not be able to fly.
  • Women who are pregnant should not fly.
  • Participants with a hard cast or hard prosthetic that cannot be removed are not permitted to fly.
  • People with current or prior head, neck, back or shoulder injury, heart condition, or any other condition that may impede their ability to take part in physical activity or increase the risk of injury, should not fly.
  • iFLY recommends people with prior shoulder dislocations DO NOT FLY!

If you have any concerns or questions about whether or not you can fly, contact your local iFLY. Everyone who plans to fly must complete a Flight Waiver, which contains further details.

Is it hard to breathe?

Not at all. It is the same as if you stick your head out a car window while driving. All you feel is the wind in your face. Just breathe normally, either through your mouth or your nose.

Is it safe?

Yes, your safety is our primary concern. Our unique design with its wall-to-wall air column, along with our certified and highly-trained instructors, allows you to safely enjoy your flight session. Your flight instructor is with you through your entire flight experience regardless of your level of experience.

How should I style my hair?

Hairstyles must allow for a proper fitting helmet. We recommend that individuals with long hair secure their hair in a low, braided bun.