It'll get you to JFK in 8 minutes.
Today, Uber launches its newest rideshare option: Uber Copter. Available only in New York City, passengers can now book airborne transport to and from John F. Kennedy Airport. While the service has quietly been available to Uber's elite-status customers since July, it’s now an option for anyone with an account .
I walked out to the tarmac and gazed upon the black, Uber-branded helicopter , with its blade a-twirling. Though the vessel's five-person capacity was almost full, none of us felt crowded and there was a surprising amount of leg room. After some quick announcements from the pilot, we were in the air, rising up over the East River. The skyline of New York City and the Statue of Liberty was visible through the windows.
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