Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Regal Air’s cancelation policy?

A:  Regal Air requires a 50% deposit to hold a reservation. We consider the deposit non-refundable at the time of reservation; however, Regal Air will try to be flexible in the event of a cancellation. Cancellation with less than 2 weeks prior to the flight and the deposit is non-refundable.  Cancellation with less than 48 hours prior to the flight 100% of the flight will be billed.

Q: How early do I need to show up for my flight?

A: Flightseeing, Bear Viewing, Day fishing, and Seat fare- 15 minutes  

A: Charters- 30 minutes

A: Float trips- 1 hour

Q: What should I wear for Flightseeing, Bear Viewing, or Day Fishing?

A: Flightseeing- A light jacket or sweatshirt.

            Flight seeing in the Winter- Hat, gloves, winter boots, and parka; the airplane does have a heater, but it still gets a little chilly sometimes.

A: Bear Viewing – Layers starting with a waterproof shell, long pants, and good walking shoes with closed toes.

A: Day Fishing- Layers starting with a waterproof shell, any special fishing gear you might want to bring, but don’t worry, if you have no gear the lodge has all the gear you will need, including waders.

Q: How do I get from my hotel to Regal Air?

A: You can call us the day before from any hotel in Anchorage and we will arrange our shuttle van to pick you up, or if you have your own transportation please view our location map and directions at Directions

Q: Will the flight be bumpy?

A: there is a chance that you might encounter turbulence, and in the event that you might get air sick we provide sick sacks in the airplanes.

Q: What happens if the weather is bad?

A: If we decide the weather is not going to cooperate, we will then either try and work you in the schedule for the next day, or give you a full refund.

Q: Do you have a place to store luggage while we are on our Regal Air adventure?

A: We have a storage shed here at the office that is locked every night for customer use, also with limited freezer space for short term food storage.

Q: Is it a guarantee I will see bears on my bear viewing trip?

A: It is never a guarantee to see bears, they are wild animals, but we have about a 95% sighting rate, and have had sightings in upwards of 20 bear sightings.

Q: How much luggage can I bring if I am traveling on a seat fare?
A: Your are allowed up to 70 pounds of gear per person on a seat fare, anything more than 70 lbs is $.50 per pound.

Q: Do you give discounts to Children?

A: Children under 2 years old, if riding on their parents lap, can ride for free. Between the ages of 2 and 8 years old children can fly for half price.

Q: Do any of your tours offer glacier landings?

A: We do not offer glacier landings, but some of our tours land on the water that the glacier rests in.

Q: How close can we safely get to the bears?

A: You can usually get within 75 yards of the animals.

Q: What do I do with my fish when I get back to Anchorage?

A: There are a couple of fish and game processing plants here in Anchorage http://www.alaskasausage.com/ and http://www.trapperscreek.com/  this is a good way to make sure your fish is being taken care of, and will be nice and frozen when it gets to your home. The price will range from $1.70 per pound to $7.00 per pound, depending on how you would like it processed.

Q: Where can you take me for halibut fishing?

A: We can fly you to Seward, Whittier, Homer, or several different lodges in Prince William Sound.

Q: How do I know if I need a fishing license?

A: If the angler is 16 years or older they require a fishing license.  http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/

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