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The 5min DAL flight from Manhattan to KJFK
Delta partners with BLADE to provide helicopter transfer service from Manhattan to JFK, with all of the elite perks one would expect upon arrival at JFK. Beats a taxi or Uber! (airwaysmag.com) 기타...
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Back when US Helicopter offered trips from the Downtown Heliport to JFK between 2005 and 2009, also in partnership with Delta, they advertised an 8 minute flight time. How did 37% of the flight time get shaved off by this new service? Way back in the mid 70s, I got to fly on a NY Airways helicopter from EWR to JFK with a stop at the Heliport. It was a beautiful day as we flew over Manhattan. I have a picture of the World Trade Center towers from that ride that I treasure now.
I have flown that one several times in the Beechjet for repos. Quick and busy trip indeed and much easier on IFR days. When VFR they expect you to climb out and then immediately join downwind or base at the same time depending on runway in use.
Done this repo to/from JFK/LGA several times in the Beechjet. Quick and busy trip!
Why use the helicopter shuttle over public transit or taxi?
Upon touchdown, a member of Delta’s Elite Services team will welcome the customer, collect baggage and will escort them from the helicopter via awaiting ground transportation to the departure terminal, expediting security clearance as they head to their departing aircraft.
Upon touchdown, a member of Delta’s Elite Services team will welcome the customer, collect baggage and will escort them from the helicopter via awaiting ground transportation to the departure terminal, expediting security clearance as they head to their departing aircraft.
And you get to feel special, and even thumb your nose at the peasants while doing so! LOL.
Ground transportation...pfft....I won't settle for anything less than walking distance from the plane...As a matter of fact I want to be the last passenger to board so that I can make a grand entrance...lol
