A go-to plane service for A-listers is coming back \u2014 and it offers much more than pretzels and apple juice.<\/p>\n
Luxury helicopter and plane platform Blade\u2019s luxury BLADEone service \u2014 which wedges itself between first-class seats and private charter jets \u2014 provides clients with premier food, valuable freebies and, perhaps most importantly, legroom.<\/p>\n
BLADEone flies between hubs in New York (Manhattan and Westchester) and Florida (Miami and Palm Beach) in partnership with Aero, aka the \u201cUber for jets.\u201d<\/p>\n
By utilizing commercial planes that have been retrofitted with only 16 slots, travelers are ensured a seat that is both an aisle and a window.<\/p>\n
The BLADEone jet (seen above) bridges the gap between commercial airline first-class and private charter jet experiences. BLADEone<\/p>\n
The jets have been retrofitted with only 16 seats, ensuring that passengers have both an aisle and window seat. BLADEone<\/p>\n
In the air, passengers get access Starlink Wi-Fi, Lola blankets, custom BLADEone dopp kits containing $800 of personal care products and full bar service.<\/p>\n
Clients can also enjoy Pearl Street caviar, seat-side Caesar salad service and BonBon candy. In-flight dining is provided by Major Food Group.<\/p>\n
For entertainment, the aircraft has iPad Pros available, which show first-run films and television series throughout the flight duration.<\/p>\n
A-list celebrities have often traveled with Blade, including Jon Hamm (seen above arriving at \u201cLive with Kelly & Mark\u201d in New York City in September). Christopher Peterson \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n
Zach Braff (seen above speaking during a panel at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August) has also traveled with Blade\u2019s luxurious transportation services, which guarantee a more private travel experience. Variety via Getty Images<\/p>\n
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The jet service \u2014 which runs on a seasonal schedule \u2014 starts November 19, 2026 and runs through May 2, 2027.<\/p>\n
Notable names like actor Jon Hamm, Padma Lakshmi of \u201cTop Chef,\u201d Bravo host Andy Cohen, actor Zach Braff, rapper Ja Rule, hotelier Sean MacPherson, and socialite Lauren Santo Domingo have experienced all the bells and whistles Blade includes in its experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven the significant migration of New Yorkers to South Florida, as well as the increase in business travel between the two geographies, there has never been a better time to reintroduce our service,\u201d Blade founder and CEO Rob Wiesenthal said.<\/p>\n
The premium flight experience starts at $2,450 per seat. Pets can come along for the trip, with a $500 fee for dogs under 20 pounds. BLADEone even offers a Dog Flight Pass for $3,500.<\/p>\n
The BLADEone jet offers premium dining, including caviar and candy, side Caesar salad service, and in-flight dining by Major Food Group. BLADEone<\/p>\n
Pets are even allowed to join in on the travel with a $500 fee for dogs under 20 pounds. BLADEone<\/p>\n
The pooch pass provides priority booking, a custom BLADEone collar, and an in-flight lay-flat dog bed.<\/p>\n
\u201cAero exists for travelers who want the privacy and ease of a private jet without chartering the
whole aircraft,\u201d Aero CEO Ben Klein added.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to be combining forces with Blade to bring the same experience and precision we\u2019re known for on the West Coast to the East Coast. After working together this summer on our Los Angeles to East Hampton service, BLADEone is the obvious next step, and the New York to Florida corridor is the right addition to our current network of routes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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