Brian RutterI’ve used this blog previously to talk about Delta’s codeshare relationship with US Helicopter in New York City. If you remember those postings, I talked about the tremendous ease, convenience, and speed in using the helicopter for an amazing 8-minute trip between JFK and Manhattan when connecting to or from a Delta flight. We’ve even produced a short video to show you how great it is.
Guess what? For a limited time, we’ve made it even easier for you to give the “heli” a try! Here’s the deal: Now through October 31, 2008 (ticket and travel), your trip on US Helicopter is complimentary* with most International BusinessElite, domestic First Class, and fully refundable Economy fares. But, wait — that’s not all! During the same period, when you ticket and travel in most other Economy fare classes, the helicopter trip between JFK and Manhattan is just $45** (reduced from the regular $159** price). Additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. See below for details. Complete details can be found at delta.com/ush.
Hmmm… an 8-minute1 helicopter ride or a yellow cab for about the same price… Which would you choose? During this special promotion period, I think it’s a very easy decision!
Plus, remember that when departing from Manhattan, TSA security screening takes place at the heliport; when you land at JFK for your Delta flight, you’re already inside the secure area, which means you don’t go through security screening again (anyone of fan of no lines?). Also, because of the codeshare arrangement between Delta and US Helicopter, you can check in, obtain boarding passes, and check baggage for both the USH and DL segments of your flight at your point of origin.
There’s no better time to take the helicopter to or from JFK. Once you do, I can assure you, you’ll want to enjoy it every time your travels take you between Manhattan and JFK. Simply choose “TSS” (E. 34th Street heliport) or “JRB” (Wall Street/downtown heliport) as your final inbound or outbound airport code. And, once you try it, please let us know all about it right here.
Thanks for your continued support. We appreciate your business.
Brian T. Rutter
Director – Sales & Marketing
New York
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Restrictions:
Fares are available at delta.com. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, or at a Delta ticket counter, and this amount is nonrefundable. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from USH over the phone.
*Complimentary USH ticket requires payment of Federal Segment Fees of up to $7.00, September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00, and Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50.
**The USH nonrefundable fares shown include Federal Tax of 7.5%. The following fees are not included: Federal Segment Fees of up to $7.00, September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00, and Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50.
Discounted one-way rate of $45 is valid for tickets purchased on DL code with fare basis beginning with B, M or H and valid for Domestic and International flights originating or terminating at the heliport (TSS, JRB) traveling via JFK. Offer valid for tickets purchased on or after September 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. Valid for travel September 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. Origin or termination point must be JRB or TSS, via JFK. Complimentary one-way or round-trip helicopter service is included when purchasing a qualifying round trip or one way Premium ticket (designated by fare basis code beginning with F, A, J, D, or Y) on Delta (DL) booked nonstop flights connecting to the helicopter via JFK. Offers not valid for point-to-point fares between JRB or TSS and JFK. If adding a helicopter segment to an itinerary which has already been ticketed, the fare must be recalculated from origin to destination including the heliport (JRB, TSS), and the ticket must be reissued subject to any applicable fees or charges. Seats are limited. Code share flights are eligible when booked as a Delta (DL) flight. Additional restrictions may apply. Offers subject to change without notice.
All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.
Helicopter service is available only on weekdays (excluding holidays). Service is also provided to Bridgeport, Connecticut and Newark International Airport, but it cannot be booked through Delta at this time. The U.S. State Department’s new visa and passport requirements for international travel have recently changed. Visit Visa & Passport Information for travel document requirements. See our Best Fare Guarantee terms and conditions.
1Average actual flight time is eight minutes or less.
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October 7th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
hmmm may try this out, even though I’d have to take a cab to the heliport.
October 9th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Sounds like fun. I’ve ridden in a helicopter only once before (when visiting the Grand Canyon back in 2001; that was an AMAZING experience I will never forget =). Even though my home is literally 8 minutes away (from La Guardia - I live in Queens), from JFK it would be out of the way. But I could see how this would be great for businesspeople whose time is money. Still I may give this a shot if the opportunity presents itself. Maybe someone could write a trip report on this (i.e., http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/trip_reports/) or something like that?
November 2nd, 2008 at 12:38 am
Hmm, too bad I’m just getting this now! I booked into LGA three times during that same period, and could have easily taken advantage of this and gone into JFK if the promotion had been advertised anywhere else.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
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