You could soon have a VIP trip to an airport at your fingertips.
Uber will offer customers seats on Blade seaplanes and helicopters via its app. Customers can book quick rides between cities, airports and more. Travel + Leisure. According to the helicopter company, the cost of a Blade helicopter to take you to the airport is $195 (significantly higher than an Uber ride). For larger groups, the helicopter can be chartered for up to 8 passengers, starting at $2,000 per helicopter.
In a T+L statement, Andrew Macdonald said, “Since Uber was founded, we have believed in the power advanced air mobility can deliver to cities safe, quiet and sustainable transportation.” By harnessing the Uber platform…we’re excited about bringing our customers the next-generation of travel.”
The exact date of the launch was not immediately known. Uber The feature will not be available before at least 2026.
Blade offers flights to and from New York, as well as southern Europe. the Hamptons Long Island airports and major airports, such as John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Blade Europe offers trips between Nice You can both Cannes The following are some examples of how to get started: Monaco.
Blade is undoubtedly expensive, but can save time because traffic can greatly impact driving times in large cities. Blade claims that the helicopter ride between the launchpad of the company in Manhattan and JFK takes only 5 minutes. Blade’s vehicle will then take passengers from the landing area to their terminal.
Blade’s passenger division was purchased by Joby AviationThe company has partnered with Delta Air Lines, which plans to feature it on the carrier’s new artificial intelligence-powered aircraft. The company is partnered with Delta Air Lines which will feature the technology on its new artificial-intelligence-powered aircraft. Delta Concierge. Delta passengers may also be eligible for discounts. earn points for rides and purchases Uber.
In a statement to T+L, JoeBen Bevirt said, “We are excited to introduce Uber users to the magic and convenience of seamless urban air transportation.” “Integrating Blade in the Uber app is a natural next step in the global partnership we have with Uber. It will lay the groundwork for our quiet, emission-free aircraft to be introduced in the future.” With Uber’s global network and Blade’s established network, we are setting the stage for an era of new air travel.
