Balloons Over America - Champagne Flights

Our Champagne (or Sparkling Cider) flight is one of our most popular packages; it is available to you and up to three of your friends. After you have floated peacefully through the clouds, you can share in the tradition of having a glass of champagne to toast and celebrate your flight. The practice of drinking champagne after a balloon flight comes from the French. Villagers were initially frightened by the large, colorful vessels and farmers could become angry if a balloon landed in their fields. Champagne was introduced to pacify these observers and the tradition is continued today.