Eos Airlines Partners With US Helicopter

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Eos Airlines Partners With US Helicopter to Provide Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK Airport for Eos Guests
Monday January 7, 8:00 am ET
US Helicopter's Eight-Minute Flight Avoids Traffic, Allows Guests to Pre-Clear Airport Security


PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Eos Airlines, which has already shaken up the industry with its "uncrowded, uncompromising" Eos Class experience continues to set new benchmarks for hassle-free travel. Eos announced today it has signed a partnership agreement with US Helicopter to provide helicopter service between Manhattan and JFK International Airport for its Guests traveling to London. Eos offers 44 flights per week between New York's JFK and London's Stansted Airport.
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Starting today, Guests reserving unrestricted tickets aboard Eos will be offered complimentary helicopter transfer from locations at Downtown Manhattan Heliport (Wall Street) or East 34th Street Heliport where TSA security screening will be completed and luggage will be checked to final destination. After a convenient eight-minute helicopter flight Guests will be greeted by an Eos Guide and escorted to the Lounge or directly to their flight.

"Eos is not simply an airline, it's a lifestyle choice," commented Adam Komack, Chief Lifestyle Officer for Eos. "As we grow, we will continue to provide products, services and experiences that authentically complement our Guests' lifestyle before, during and after they travel on our planes."

Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of US Helicopter, Donal McSullivan commented, "The streamlined, efficient and time-saving service provided by US Helicopter is a perfect fit with the Eos experience." He continued, "Our clients are similar to those so well looked after by Eos -- discerning travelers that appreciate quality and service."

The new helicopter service complements other amenities offered by Eos such as limousines and day rooms. Reservations for Eos flights between New York and London may be obtained by calling (800) 598-2169, or may be reserved online at: http://www.eosairlines.com.

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Is the service changing at all from what US Helicopter already had? Are they still working with Delta? Will they be using the same landing pad for this and shuttling them over? Or maybe a second stop or second helicopter?

Hmmmm.

The Delta and US Heli interline agreement continues. I can actually non-rev on US Heli, for a mere $49. :-)

So, they are offering it for free? Heck, if I was flying EOS, I would drive to Manhattan to avoid the crowds, and to fly on a heli!

It's not free. The non-rev fare was around $50 from what I remember.

>So, they are offering it for free? Heck, if I was flying EOS, I would drive to Manhattan to avoid the crowds, and to fly on a heli>

Back in the 80s when I got married we stayed at UN Plaza Hotel before heading out to Hawaii on our honeymoon. Well
my wife surprised me with reservations aboard NY Helicopter which at the time was flying the airport shuttles. We
boarded a Sikorsky S-58T at East 34st and were whisked to JFK. Pretty cool ride especially when I looked out the
window to see one of their Dauphins flying not far behind us. We had checked our baggage in at 34st and never saw
it again until we reached our hotel room in Honolulu.

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Originally Posted by ChrisW

It's not free. The non-rev fare was around $50 from what I remember.

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Good price for non-rev on a heli, but I was actually talking about to Eos PAX.

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Starting today, Guests reserving unrestricted tickets aboard Eos will be offered complimentary helicopter transfer from locations at Downtown Manhattan Heliport (Wall Street) or East 34th Street Heliport where TSA security screening will be completed and luggage will be checked to final destination. After a convenient eight-minute helicopter flight Guests will be greeted by an Eos Guide and escorted to the Lounge or directly to their flight.

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