Uber helicopter service – what you need to know?

Ride sharing App Uber which started with offering car-sharing services has come up with a unique feature of offering helicopter service, starting with New York.

Uber, the international transportation services App, engages people who drive their personal vehicle to take trips from one place to another at the time of their choice and get paid. Because of the low overhead, Uber rides tend to be less expensive than transportation service like taxis and shuttles (though not always). If you’ve been is all about and are thinking about trying Uber, we’ve got everything you need to know.

Uber has announced a new helicopter service operating between New York city and John F Kennedy (JFK) international airport with prices typically between $200 & $225 per person. Flight can be booked up to five days in advance.

Is the service for everyone?

No, sorry to say.

Only the customers who have achieved platinum and diamond status in the company’s rewards programs are eligible for helicopters ride. The service will eventually be branded under the name Uber Air.