CHEAPER THAN AN UBER! Manhattan to JFK with BLADE Helicopter!

[@Jmanyc123]

If only they had an arrangement with TSA. Going through security at the helipad or private security when you land would make it totally worth it!

[@tracemitchell7358]

Totally agree, no lines no hassle breeze through and bus into the terminal it would be really cool

[@kateofone]

Already happening I believe

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

@@kateofone not gonna happen. Also keep in mind that a large portion of their clientele probably charter a private jet right there off that same general aviation ramp at JFK, and they certainly wouldn't want to be burdened by security. Additionally, even if it weren't for that, how do you propose the clear people through security somewhere else? The rules are that once cleared through security you must remain in a secure area of the airport. If you leave the secure area, you must be re-screened. The general aviation ramp isn't a secure area, so even if the passengers somehow cleared an official TSA screening at the heliport, they would still need to be re-screened at JFK.

[@nicolasnicolas3218]

@@visionist7 Nice.

[@alielabdimarras7965]

Best not to travel to Murica ;-) Problem solved

[@chrisplant7397]

Only issue is you are charged per person. so around usd195 per person isn't a cheap ride if there are 2 of you. Still totally cool tho!

[@audigex]

CHRIS PLANT also he’s comparing to Uber... but a yellow cab is fixed price and cheaper than either

[@joewaldo1]

@ScrappyGamingHQ or plan better just saying, those that can anyways

[@lvthud]

I do this trip (to either JFK or EWR) at least once a month, Uber normally runs around $50-$60, I like it because I can sit in the back of a semi comfortable car and get some work done. Yellow cab not so much. $200 to get the either airport...Hmmm if I was running late for a flight, maybe.

[@ll-WOW-ll]

@@lvthud how much money do you make in a year?

[@lvthud]

@@ll-WOW-ll I do okay, i'm also lucky enough that part of my job means i'm traveling around the US a lot on my companies dime.

[@Trektrendy]

Just booked and used your promo code mate :)

[@thegeneral123]

Fun for sure, I did a helicopter flight in 2004 around NYC. Was great, one of those 100 things to do before you die sort of thing. The limit to one carry on bag and personal item though is a killer. OK for long weekend travellers I guess that don't want to mess around.

[@skip6562]

Everyone should try this at least once. I did it a few months back and for $200 bucks you get a quick ride to the airport, a mini tour of one of the best skylines in the world and the transportation to the airport after you land is better now than a few years ago. We got a ride to the airport in a Maybach SUV. It was such an amazing experience.

[@eddihaskell]

Just take the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station in Manhattan to Jamaica Station and then take the JFK Airtrain to your terminal. You can do this for $15 or less depending on the time of day. There are only 2-3 stops between Penn Station and Jamaica Station near Kennedy Airport, and the transfer to the Airtrain is easy.

[@barryfletcher7136]

I doubt you look at comments on videos from 2019, but PanAm used to operate helicopter service from the roof of their NYC building to the NYC area airports. It was complimentary if you had a First or Clipper (Business) class ticket but you could book it/pay extra as part of an Economy ticket. I flew it between NYC & JFK and between JFK & LGA.

[@craigwillis3372]

The scenery alone is worth the price !! You summed it up at the end !! Great stuff Noel and well done as always !!

[@bboyjunyor]

No checked baggage possible! :( That's a huge drawback! This is basically for business travelers only, the ones going out for a few days max! Plus.. it's per person which means it can go to 400-600 USD per one way if you're a group of 2-3! so.. it's on a single scenario basis!

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

bboyjunyor it’s for rich people...

[@bboyjunyor]

@@Valentin-oc5nh No shi*, Sherlock?!? It's not as much for "rich" as for business. Even rich people need a checked bag when they travel, the really rich.. don't need to travel commercial.. they travel with private jets!

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

bboyjunyor well but then if u r ruch it’s no drawback. And u can easily get ur baggage transported a different way. Also calm down henny

[@bboyjunyor]

@@Valentin-oc5nh :))))))))))))))

[@BreakingBak]

Tbh, they would probably just buy a extra seat for their luggage if they needed to

[@Haarschmuckfachgeschafttadpole]

That was a beautiful landing before you boarded. Very skilled pilot.

[@MH_1-9-9-6]

It’s actually a Lockheed A12 on the intrepid😊

[@FlyHighPhotography]

MH 1996 you beat me to it!

[@afcgeo882]

That A12 served with the CIA.

[@Deadeye313]

Same plane different name.

[@afcgeo882]

Deadeye313 It’s not the same plane though. It’s similar. The A12 was smaller and served as the base design for the SR-71.

[@Deadeye313]

@@afcgeo882 different planes to an extent, they're more like different variants than wholly different planes. Like P-51D is still considered part of the P-51A line despite the radical changes made to it.

[@Bdvss2012]

TERRIBLE. Blade canceled our helicopter flight on 2 hours notice leaving us with the option to take one of their SUV’s for $200+ or book an uber for $100. I booked an Uber and Blade did not refund me, instead issuing a credit for future use (within 1 year) even though I told them I won’t be back in NYC within that timeframe. So they got $450 and I got nothing, apparently because my girlfriend didn’t buy cancellation insurance! So if you want the 5 min. helicopter ride, be prepared to spend $450 + the cost of insurance, so that’s about $250 a person when an Uber is $50/person. I will go with the latter in the future. Shame on Blade for having no empathy and keeping my money knowing I’ll not be able to use my credit.

[@red2977]

This only works if you are starting near one of the heliports. The local media did a comparison where they had different people all start at the same point in Manhattan and head to jfk using various modes of transportation. The people who used Blade arrived like 2 to 3 minutes before the person who took the subway (which only costs several dollars). This combined with the limit on baggage makes it hard to justify this.

[@someoneelse6934]

The view is better than the pissed filled subway.

[@donald347]

@@someoneelse6934 lol yup. "Helicopter? I can't justify not standing in an open sewar."

[@surreyboy84]

Ok as a one off/experience but expensive for the average person. You can get to JFK from Manhattan much cheaper & the flight time doesn’t take into account travelling to the heliport, waiting, getting on/off, getting to departure terminal.

[@frankmouthaan9712]

Some amazing views of downtown New York! Thanks for the tip, great alternative it if I'm in New York next time.

[@daveschwartz5893]

Bartender and ramp agent. 👍

[@campbellqphotos]

My kinda job.

[@tjr-007tt]

If you’re living/staying close to these heliport locations and of course you can afford it, it’s a no brainer to use this option.

[@timuss4329]

Noel next time your in NYC you should go on a helicopter flight with FlyNyon open helicopter trip over nyc you wear a harness and can sit on the side of the helicopter with your feet out over the side its incredible! I did it couple of years ago and the experience is something i will never forget.

[@CompuKonstantin]

When the trip to the airport costs more than the flight itself😂

[@erikrossen4268]

That can also happen (rarely, admittedly) if you get the Stansted Express to get a Ryanair flight in London

[@tracemitchell7358]

Milan Schröter subway for 3$ to north Brooklyn Uber or cab to jfk after that is maybe 20$

[@Joshuaxdd2]

@@erikrossen4268 agree, Im from Spain and took a flight to London with Ryanair that literally costed 8 bucks

[@ishish8816]

@@erikrossen4268 Tell me about it Stanstead Express plus, tube plus train for me to get home

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

@@tracemitchell7358 you can get all the way to JFK on public transit. You can hop on the Babylon Branch commuter train at West 32nd St (2 blocks over from the heliport in this video) and that'll take you all the way to Jamaica Station where you transfer to the JFK AirTrain which loops around all the terminals at JFK. It's about 20 minutes on the Babylon Branch, 5 minutes to hop on the JFK AirTrain, then 5 or 10 minutes on the JFK AirTrain depending on which terminal you're going to. All in, you're looking at 30 to 40 minutes.

[@sharkbite1888]

I was running late for my return flight to Florida at la guardia, and was terrified when i saw downtown traffic. Someone suggested i take a helicopter there and thought they were joking. To me it was totally worth the 195.00. Awesome experience, got a great view, made it to the airport in 7 minutes and an SUV took me to my terminal. I have the video kn my page, simply amazing. We took off from the heliport. Booked the flight in less than 10 minutes.

[@filipefreitas1537]

Fantastic experience! They were extremely friendly and professional. I love it and it's really worth it. Comfort and adrenaline

[@LukeCrisp]

Definitely just a once of thing to try!

[@sirjman]

Back in the day they had CO coded helicopters from EWR which you could build into a mileage ticket. I vaguely remember them being $99 a seat to buy outright as well.

[@skaarfvagly3959]

I think it's a pretty good deal since it costs $350-$400 for a short helicopter tour of NYC. It's a shame it's only $200 for JFK though, It's $2000 for LaGaurdia which is the airport my flight to NYC is using 😭

[@v1__rotate]

It’s not an SR-71, it’s an A-12, a predecessor to the Blackbird

[@dave4shmups]

Great video! I love the glass cockpit in that helicopter.

[@MattPouy]

Bruh its called LIRR to the JFK Airtrain, takes 30 minutes.

[@ryanjordan1083]

And cabs have set rates for like $60 bucks, so talking about how expensive an Uber is doesn't make sense.

[@MattPouy]

@@ryanjordan1083 driving to JFK doesn't make sense when more often than not, traffic is a nightmare

[@daveschwartz5893]

Exactly!

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

Matt Pouy Good to know; thanks!

[@TheNardog]

@@ryanjordan1083 It's an ad campaign by Blade, they've marketed toward at least several KZbinrs about this and each one comments about how it's cheaper than "Uber Black"

[@benjaminzeev8185]

I spend 6 months on skyscanner and kayak etc before buying a ticket to save 5 bucks . I dont think i pay 200 for a helicopter ride to the airport anytime soon😅 but it feels james bondy though to get to the airport via helicopter

[@TheGlassman63]

Sorry, i wasn't one of those wondering about the environmental issues about all these helicopter flights. Instead i was simply just enjoying the video.

[@TheGlassman63]

​@@schmidtxcvii. and this on a KZbin channel where the guy who runs it is perfectly happy to rack up the air-miles. On one hand he feels inclined to mention environmental issues and how damaging helicopter fumes must be on the people of New York, and on the other his carbon footprint must be through the roof. Talk about hypocrisy., PAH !

[@TheGlassman63]

​@@schmidtxcvii I was ranting more about the guy who runs this channel when i mentioned hypocrisy, you were not the intended target. However, the next time he puts a video up, i promise to not only watch and enjoy his gas guzzling world trips, i will also spend the entire video wondering and worrying about the environmental issues of plane travel, whilst at the same time fretting that the world as we know it will come to an end because of it, apparently in about 10 years or so it said so on the news. In the mean time, i will continue with my own very low carbon footprint lifestyle in the knowledge i'm doing my bit.

[@pshearduk]

OMG that is awesome compared to an hour in an UBER :) nice one Noel

[@user-texaspoontappa]

Nobody does planes, trains, automobiles, and helicopters like you do ! 😂😂 Your work is amazing!!

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

gretchen I feel like I’m actually with him!

[@Kerasmom]

Looks like I'll be taking a chopper to the airport next time I'm in Manhattan! Thanks Noel!!

[@itsjoel]

You’re basically now Casey neistat

[@jonabrams2105]

Noel is a little cooler by default as he’s British.

[@fortitudevalance8424]

When I first saw the video thumbnail I thought “WHAT?!? Cheaper than an UBER?” I got the app now and it is cheaper than UBER Black. Insane!

[@inomad]

5:40 No, I was not wondering.

[@snareromie5295]

I was actually

[@MegAndJas]

Me neither, Libtard BS.

[@harrynelson9203]

RS LOOOOL

[@MichaelM14]

I thought the same thing lol. Instantly was like "No, No I am not."

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

Jim Patriot why not?

[@bob2000and10]

"you were probably wondering about the environmental impact" um, no. No I wasn't.

[@bob2000and10]

​@@schmidtxcvii I like oil more than I like polar bears

[@SHx589]

SJAY Josef even if humans didn’t exist, the polar bears are still fucked. Climate is rising because of the Sun, orbit, and oceans, not so much because of humans and hydrocarbon use. 99.9% of all species that have ever existed are extinct. That’s the science, not political.

[@RSDonovan]

SJAY Josef GO BEARS! 😂

[@RSDonovan]

SJAY Josef Maybe we should start eating Polar Bears 😳

[@billbull4924]

Yeah right don't give a Damn y'all can burn this Damn planet

[@JBS319]

For most cases it’s still faster to take the LIRR and AirTrain to JFK, especially Midtown. It’s about half an hour on that combination: 20 minutes from Penn Station to Jamaica and another 10 into JFK. Also, no peek at the Concorde on the pier next to the Intrepid?

[@CallieMasters5000]

Nice Airport to Monaco has had regular helicopter service for decades that doesn't cost a lot. Sometimes you can even get it for free with certain hotel deals.

[@sonyreviewedit7687]

Living in NewYork I’ll definitely try this. Great video

[@craigc5879]

Don't forget taxi's have a fixed price from city to airports, $52 off peak and $56.40 during peak.... Only benefit by using helicopter is the time saving Why would Uber apply surge pricing, when Taxi's have a fixed price?

[@afcgeo882]

craig c Uber has surge pricing when few cars are available. It’s not that expensive though. I’m having a tough time believing this.

[@rrrglynn]

They can surge price because millennials are dumb and only know how to get a cab from an app.

[@flyingdentist]

Flying in a heli is a unique experience.Great video

[@Beltfedshooters]

Too bad they couldn't build a high speed monorail system to the airport. That way you could take more luggage and travel in any weather conditions and would be cheaper too.

[@roachtoasties]

Maybe worth doing once for the experience, but I would say they're a few negatives (you need to get to the heliport on the west side, no large checked bags, expensive, especially if there are multiple travelers in your group, etc.). I was in NYC last week and just used the SuperShuttle. Only about $20 plus tip with the shuttle coming directly to your Manhattan hotel. Not glamorous, but it works.

[@davestewart55]

That was a bit different! Really enjoyed it though, can't believe how quick the flight was.

[@bbtravelvideos]

Great video Noel! This really is an interesting, albeit expensive, way to travel between Manhattan and jfk. But it a once in a lifetime thing to do, especially with those views! Only drawback is you can’t a bigger suitcase with you.. Regards, Brendan

[@gewglesux]

Luggage restriction.. I can see that being an issue.. but other than that.. sounds like a good way to go.

[@larsfreeburg1535]

When he said this isn’t the only piece of interesting aviation history I really thought the camera was gonna go straight at the world trade center

[@doesntmatter3963]

The yellow taxis have a fixed fare from Manhattan which is around $80. It's not like the meter ticks up. Just got to set off in reasonable time. But I definitely see the novilty.

[@afcgeo882]

DoesntMatter It’s $56 for a yellow cab.

[@ter1413]

George L I am guessing that the $80 noted included tip, etc. $52+ flat rate plus....

[@liamboyle9976]

I'm surprised you didn't take a peek at the Concorde, its on the deck.of the Interepid which is now a museum. Maybe it wasn't open that day?

[@petterin1]

This is so cool, great! Thank you for this hint!

[@winstonwinters6141]

Get the Airtrain to the Subway for $8 takes about 40mins to the centre of Manhattan if you’re on a budget. It’s what the locals do.

[@CMDRFandragon]

Lol so your in the West Side Piers from The Division. It is amusing to see the real places portrayed in that game. I would take that ride just for the novelty. Ive never ridden on a Helicopter.

[@tdadp]

I’ll take the LIRR to Jamaica and the air train and save my money

[@mypradasatthecleanerss]

Tony DNY exactly. Not a difficult journey.

[@Dunstire]

That is something i would love to try.I allways wanted a go on the helicopter shuttle that,i think it was BA,used to run between Gatwick and Heathrow.Sadly they stopped that before i was old enough to afford it

[@pongusikya]

Totally profitable company just like Uber I'm sure,

[@rkan2]

The flight hour on that bell is probably not much more than 500$ and it seems they can do about 4 trips during one hour. That makes out to 1800$/hr with discounts on a 50% load factor. The helipad probably costs 5000$/day though, so the margins definitely aren't great.

[@harrytd50]

Wow, totally unique experiece.loved it

[@RedCornStudios]

I looked into this for our recent trip to NYC, but the luggage restriction made it a non starter. Bu totally cool

[@levonalyanakian1831]

If you think that ship is big, go to SS Midway San Diego. Great video! Will keep this in mind

[@visarma9673]

Landing fees in Manhatten are crazy... there also landing fees at airports... need to consider all costs beyond the $900 operating costs of a 407... still worth it.. what will you remember? A drive to an airport or flight... “flight” every time..

[@RSDonovan]

Looks great! I’ll use it in December 👌

[@atmosfear3314]

That makes two of my favorite content creators that went to New York SAME DAY I did. I just came in at night :( hope your landing was better than mine, out pilot really was spectacular for landing in the conditions she was given

[@matthewdowning6009]

You can fly from New York to Heathrow for ~£250. Cool way to transfer but....

[@emilyhornett2492]

A trip report longer than the flight! 😂

[@randygonzalez6250]

I remember I fell asleep once & when I woke up I was flying a helicopter. So then I started drinking heavily, flew home drunk & landed in my driveway. I still don't know whose helicopter it is but I'm thinking about posting it on craigslist cause I don't like the decals on it.

[@darkstarnh]

I love the Intrepid museum. Don't miss the Growler.

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

Neil Harris Took my son and Mom there in ‘98; very glad I did for a myriad of reasons....

[@s10jam]

5:40 Wondering about the environment implications of a 5 minute helicopter ride while on your way to fly hours on a jet.

[@Travelwithnicolas]

Wow really another great video from you!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@sefgrt]

Very misleading video title and clickbait content as it is definitely not cheaper than Uber. Video itself is good though.

[@ryandoris6744]

Seb Parkinson He explained though that it’s cheaper than an Uber at peak hour at New York so what are you talking about exactly?????

[@sefgrt]

@@ryandoris6744 Title is pure clickbait.

[@omarboos204]

Why u gotta cry about a title Lol

[@sefgrt]

@@omarboos204 lol

[@fire2box]

@@ryandoris6744 130 is more then 195???

[@thighsofsteelindeed2234]

The title is a bit cheeky. It is cheaper than Uber Black under certain conditions, but not a yellow cab. If you have luggage that is bigger than an airline carry on, then the luggage is transported overland not in the Helicopter. However, it is fabulous to do once no doubt. I still use the Airtrain and the mainline train into Penn Station as my preferred method.

[@bobmchugh9434]

Been flying blade several times a month since August. It’s worth it! LGA traffic is a mess

[@peterbuckley948]

Bob McHugh okay big baller

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

You know, for YEARS we’ve been lamenting the fact that there is NO direct service via mass transit to JFK; (Brooklyn is my hometown!) ...there was a bus line that used to go to LGA. Not sure if it exists anymore..I live in Massachusetts ; please correct me if I’m wrong!

[@afcgeo882]

Subwaygirl NYC Take the A train to Howard Beach, then AirTrain to your terminal. You can also take the E, J, Z or LIRR to Jamaica and take the AirTrain or an MTA bus from there to your terminal. The A is the best bet from Brooklyn.

[@AaqibKhan123]

Nice way to travel and not to expensive

[@Hannymcfee]

I subbed to u 10 minutes ago and u instantly upload lol

[@Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby]

Quite bougie! 🤣 Great video, Noel! Keep up the awesome work!

[@USNveteran]

Best views of Manhattan I ever had were from the crew chef's door of a CH-53. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future, FLY NAVY!!!

[@markoljustina]

what happened when you landed ?

[@USNveteran]

@@markoljustina We were usually on our way up to Sikorsky in Connecticut from where I was stationed. Nothing ever happened except the stray goose strike. Then I had to do my inspections, we did whatever we had to do at Sikorsky then went back home. FLY NAVY!!!

[@markoljustina]

@@USNveteran 😎

[@daninmiami5108]

Awesome ! Good stuff, Noel 👍🏻

[@Factory400]

Basic Environmental Impact Study: 3 separate UBER/LYFT cars each with 3 hour round trip drive times [drop off and return to original pickup area] 9 car hours versus 8 minutes in a helicopter. Bell 407 burns about 6.6 gallons of Jet-A [Diesel] on that flight. Perhaps add a bit for approach/landing/holding. The 3 cars would burn considerably more fuel to accomplish the same task. Every car removed from the road allows the traffic to flow faster and improves the overall efficiency. This is the first time I could honestly say that a helicopter is more efficient than cars.

[@HammocksRule]

That's one for the bucket list. Thanks

[@berenddeboo5841]

Awesome! Did you see the Concorde?

[@fidelcastro9579]

Good alternative but a hotel booked suv/car is about $120 to JFK from midtown and can take suitcases aswell. Traffic aside, the car wins again.

[@goodi2shooz]

The traffic isn't just traffic it's time as well and if you don't have an hour and a half to kill ...the copter wins

[@fidelcastro9579]

@@goodi2shooz missing the point. What about luggage? Does that follow by car? Business travel is an exception, Noel is trying to make it commercial and it simply doesn't make sense.

[@Timyeahhh]

maybe we could get some evtols added to the blade line up

[@headshunter]

Disappointed, no amenities kit or Pj's lol great video my friend

[@shawnbell6392]

If you are a carry on only traveler, which is not a rarity, this can be both a time saver and a unique experience. In Vancouver BC Canada there is also a helicopter service from Vancouver to Victoria or Nanaimo or from the airport in Vancouver to Victoria. Less effected by winds than float planes. For any kind of light aircraft though you won't be taking big suitcases with you.

[@snareromie5295]

I love the bell 407

[@davidbolam9207]

How cool is that, would certainly give that a go with my mate.

[@mikereddy-x9f]

This is a great service whose time has arrived!

[@LaszloBagi]

How much are you tipping the pilot and the person who drive you to the terminal?

[@advice3892]

Or you could just you know take the Long Island railroad to Jamaica and get on the monorail

[@nicolaturner5717]

Hi, I’m planning on doing this but will have more than the luggage allowance, how can I get around this? Tia Nikki

[@calfencer]

Huh? No tip for the driver? 🚕

[@danielforsyth9073]

NOELPHILIPS Is the code still valid for 2020 and is it per booking or per person and can you travel one way or has to be return its not accepting the code please advise

[@killajakez]

A NYC yellow cab has a fixed rate to JFK regardless of traffic. Should be around 70 with a tip. Real new yorkers would not put themselves in a situation where they have to travel from midtown to board a flight at JFK smack in the middle of rush hour. Other options include LIRR from midtown to JFK Airtrain for what, $15 total? Or taking the subway 8 stops into Queens (10 minutes) and taking an uber from there for $35 or so. Max.

[@meandmyEV]

Great video! I grew up in NY where a trip to the Intrepid was seemed like a yearly scheduled trip for scouts of my age. Perhaps that is why I enjoy yours and other flight videos so much now! I have not been inside since it was refurbished but I have seen it many times from the outside.and it is massive. Even before it was refurbished a blast for kids to visit. Imagine being 9 and being in the bridge pretending to steer that thing!

[@danho4761]

This would only be useful for me really if I was planning on a same day or 1-2 night trip to London/LA/etc.. and I was leaving from my office in Manhattan or somewhere in central new york.

[@maiden5427]

Song : Coast to Coast by Dylan Sitts

[@Papichoochoo1969]

It’s not like you can bring large luggages on board.

[@Vuelogs]

Might actually consider this for a next trip but I’ll probably only be able to afford the skytrain for $5 haha

[@ahihay]

great video! investing on blade

[@northtexasskies3243]

I feel like the bell 407 is the most common helicopter. I have this flight radar app and almost all the helicopters are 407s. maybe its just the same one

[@caribbaviator7058]

Maybe where you live. Its not everywhere where I am.

[@ARUN-br5ri]

Love from Kerala in India...