This experience could not have exceeded my expectations more. I surprised my boyfriend for his 30th birthday. Launching from and having brunch at Domaine Chandon was an added bonus. Good coffee and almond bear claws greeted us before our flight, and mimosas were plentiful at brunch, which was great (not best ever, but certainly not disappointing). The whole experience was calm and relaxed (aside from my initial anxiety about takeoff).
I was incredibly anxious about this as I don't like flying, but my fears disappeared as soon as we left the ground. So peaceful and beautiful. The giant basket accommodates 16 people, which seems like a lot, but was actually quite comfortable and good views all around.
The grounds and transportation crew were very professional and also fun, and our pilot, Mike, was a blast - a wealth of knowledge, experience, and love of what he does. He made me feel at ease.
This is not a cheap activity, but I would highly recommend for a very special occasion, especially if you can do this as part of a package like we did with a local hotel. We were so lucky to have perfect weather. I don't know how this company handles delays/cancellations, but it would have certainly been a bummer to miss out on this due to weather!