Every now and then, aviation creates moments you simply can’t plan — the kind that remind you why flying is as much about people as it is about aircraft. One of those moments happened recently, when Flexifly’s Pilatus PC-12 unexpectedly became part of Niko Omilana’s “travel the world with no money” challenge, a video watched by millions around the world.
What started as a standard flight day quickly turned into a story we’ll never forget.
While filming his latest adventure, Niko was attempting to reach the other side of the world relying solely on the kindness of strangers. By pure coincidence, Karen crossed paths with him on the ramp.
He told us about his mission, his next destination, and the rules of the challenge. In true aviation spirit — and because we loved the energy of what he was doing — by the next day we had offered him a ride to Spain aboard our PC-12.
No script, no planning, just genuine kindness and a shared sense of adventure.
Everything you see in the video is completely authentic:
From the moment Niko stepped onboard to the touchdown in Spain, nothing was staged. The PC-12 performed exactly as it does on all our UK and European missions – smoothly, comfortably, and reliably.
The Pilatus PC-12 is known for its versatility, efficiency, and ability to operate from a wide range of airports which made it ideal for Niko’s spontaneous next step.
For him, that meant:
For Flexifly, it was the perfect opportunity to showcase what the aircraft does best:
deliver flexibility, comfort, and capability on every flight.
The best part of this experience wasn’t the viral spotlight, it was the human moment behind it.
A chance meeting, a shared journey, and a reminder that there is still plenty of kindness in the world. Seeing Flexifly’s PC-12 feature in a video watched by millions has been an amazing surprise, but helping Niko continue his mission was the real highlight.
This was aviation at its most authentic:
people helping people, and an aircraft bringing them together.
The flight you see in Niko’s video is exactly what our customers experience – efficient, flexible, comfortable, and tailored to your journey.
If you’re interested in hiring Flexifly’s PC-12 for UK or European flights, we’d love to help.
Call us 01932 902020 or get in touch via our contact page.