Bhagvati Flying Charters™

Bhagvati Flying Charters, trading as Flying Charters, is run by Bativala M Bhagvati Flying Charters LLP from Hangar 7A at Juhu Airport in Vile Parle West, Mumbai. Its LinkedIn page gives 2020 as the founding year, while the website says the founders have about 25 years of experience owning and flying private aircraft.

Its best-known product is a scenic joyride over Mumbai. The website describes a 30-minute North Mumbai route and a 60-minute option covering north or south Mumbai, flown in a Cessna 172 that seats up to three passengers at around 500 to 700 feet. Routes pass Juhu Beach, the Global Vipassana Pagoda, Film City and Powai Lake. Flights are marketed for birthdays, proposals and anniversaries, with options such as flower-petal drops and photo shoots. A 'Pilot for a Day' experience with instructor pilots is also offered.

Beyond joyrides, the company says it arranges private charter for individuals, business travellers, film and media crews, VIP passengers, group travel, Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage flights and medical transport, using helicopters and jets matched to each trip. The website does not say which aircraft beyond the Cessna 172 it operates itself, so most charter trips are likely arranged with other operators.

Bookings and enquiries are handled by phone and WhatsApp, and payment is taken through a Razorpay link published on the website. The company also lists aircraft management among its specialties on LinkedIn.