In New York, just getting to the airport is an odyssey unto itself. According to a recent study, we endure the worst airport commutes of any major city. If only there was a way to, well, fly to the airport.
And now there is.
Earlier this month, ride-sharing service Gotham Air launched with an intriguing offer: helicopter flights to JFK for $99. The price, currently at $149, rises to $219 on Monday.
The pitch: Travel from Manhattan to Newark Liberty Airport or JFK in six minutes.
More details here.