More Helicopter Services Bloom in NYC

Being stuck in traffic is no fun, especially when it’s bumper to bumper in New York City. Congestion has never been worse on the roads of NYC in this century. The unreliable public transport combined with gridlocked roads make traveling in the city a huge ordeal. Those who can afford it, are seeking out helicopter transportation services more frequently than ever before.

Consider the economics of a helicopter flight that costs $195, which is $100 more than what Uber would cost. It is also $135 more expensive than a taxi trip and $187.25 more than a subway ride. However, consider the speed at which you can traverse the distance at 3000 feet above the ground. There are no delays and the trip is a lot more fun.

Even Uber is now considering getting into the airways from it’s purely ground services so far. It has started helicopter services to Kennedy International Airport in July and only hopes to expand fro there. With a two hour drive turning into a five minute ride, it’s no wonder that those who can afford it are preferring to travel by helicopter. It would make an interesting science project to predict just how soon the airways will get congested at NYC!