I traveled from New York to Miami on a private jet.
A helicopter transfer to the airport is included in the cost of the tickets.
I was exposed to how the wealthy travel.
The Blade Lounge is near the Westchester County Airport. The passengers were told to arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Passengers can take a helicopter transfer from Manhattan to the lounge for an additional fee. The train was my choice.
With no security lines or baggage checks, I was able to enjoy a complimentary coffee and relax at the bar.
The passenger told me that pre-flight convenience was the main reason she preferred by-the-seat jet charters.
I boarded the plane with 12 other people and 3 flight attendants.
There are flights to Miami and Palm Beach. A frequent flyer from Manhattan uses Blade a lot to travel to and from her winter home.
The BLADEone was renovated for only 16 passengers, which is less than the typical 50 seats.
The flight attendants sat on a couch to my right during the flight. Passengers were allowed to socialize for the rest of the flight.
A couple and a family with two young children sat in the less expensive "Club Seats."
There were 10 more seats in the front of the plane.
Passengers brought their dogs with them. The lounge was cleaned up despite the owner's protest.
The more expensive of the two classes had my seat assigned to the back of the plane.
The seat could be reclined. The Cashmere blanket was one of my favorite perks because I was always cold on flights.
There was more space than I need.
There was a breakfast menu of juices and pastries next to every seat. The drink was made with ginger, lemon, and pepper cayenne.
A flight attendant gave me an iPad, headphones, and a portable charging point after folding a table from the side of the plane.
There were a number of apps for major newspapers on the iPad.
Food was the highlight of the flight. The first thing we did was get my first ever caviar.
The chia pudding was delicious.
The main course was a bagel with cream cheese and lox. The food was fresh and chilled.
I almost forgot I was on a plane when I was on the flight. I was able to answer a few texts and emails after the internet became available.
It took us 2.5 hours and a nap to get to the airport in Miami.
The Miami lounge was bigger and better than the Westchester one.
Within 15 minutes of landing, passengers' luggage was brought by staff.
I had the lounge to myself while waiting for my ride.
The level of attention from Blade employees was what made the flight a luxurious experience.
Even in first class, the stress-free experience was unparalleled. Wealthy travelers have been more willing to spend money on private aviation services after this year's airline chaos.
The source is Insider.
The media cost $250 for this flight.
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