About Tether Tickets

Built by Balloon Operators, For Balloon Operators

We understand the unique challenges of running tethered balloon operations because we've lived them. Tether Tickets was born from years of frustration with generic ticketing platforms that just didn't get it.

Our Story

In 2021, our founder was managing a hot air balloon tethering operation at a county fair. After wrestling with spreadsheets, paper tickets, and constant capacity miscounts, they knew there had to be a better way.

The problem? Every ticketing platform was built for concerts, sporting events, or free flight balloon rides—none understood the unique challenges of tethered operations. Weight limits, rotation schedules, weather dependencies, and ground-based boarding logistics were afterthoughts at best.

So we built Tether Tickets: the first and only ticketing platform designed specifically for tethered hot air balloon operations. Today, we power hundreds of events across North America, helping operators sell more tickets, reduce chaos, and deliver better experiences.

Hot-air balloons over Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari and Valley of Kings near Luxor, Egpyt

Our Mission & Values

Everything we do is guided by a simple principle: make tethered balloon operations smoother, safer, and more profitable.

Operator-First Design

Every feature is built with real balloon operators in mind. We prioritize practical functionality over flashy features that sound good but don't help on event day.

Partnership Approach

We're not just a software vendor—we're your partner in success. Your feedback directly shapes our roadmap, and we're always available when you need us.

Reliability First

When hundreds of customers are waiting in line, downtime isn't an option. We maintain 99.9% uptime and have 24/7 monitoring to ensure your events run smoothly.

Continuous Innovation

The balloon industry evolves, and so do we. We regularly release new features and improvements based on operator feedback and industry trends.

Customer Obsession

Your success is our success. We measure our performance by how many successful events you run, not just how many licenses we sell.

Accessibility

Great software shouldn't require a tech degree. We design for simplicity so operators of all technical backgrounds can succeed.

By the Numbers

Our impact on the tethered balloon industry speaks for itself.

500+
Events Powered
100K+
Tickets Sold
99.9%
Uptime Guarantee
24/7
Support Available

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