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How BidPounce Works

The pounce marketplace for last-minute helicopter tours

For Customers

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1. Save Your Card

Enter your credit card securely when posting your request (BidPounce uses Stripe)

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2. Post Your Pounce

Tell operators where, when, and what you want to pay per seat

3. Wait for Pounces

Operators compete to offer you the best deal

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4. Pounce & Fly!

Accept the best offer and your card is charged instantly

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For Operators

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1. Browse Requests

See real-time customer requests for empty seats

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2. Pounce with an Offer

Name your price, time, and helicopter type

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3. Get Paid

BidPounce collects payment from customers and pays you minus commission

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How does payment work?

When you accept an offer, your card is charged immediately. BidPounce securely holds the funds and pays the operator after the tour.

❓ What's the processing fee?

A 3% processing fee is added to your total (e.g., $400 tour + $12 fee = $412 total). You'll see the full amount before accepting any offer.

❓ Is my card information secure?

Yes! We use Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. We never store your full card details.

❓ What if no one makes an offer?

Your request expires automatically. No charge is made until you accept an offer.

❓ How does commission work for operators?

Operators pay commission on bookings. Refundable rates are available for weather or maintenance cancellations.

❓ Can I cancel a request?

Yes, as long as no offer has been accepted yet.