BLADE Airport: JFK <> Manhattan

BLADE Airport Is back—fly between Manhattan and JFK from $195 six days a week. Our regular by-the-seat BLADE Airport service is available now with afternoon/evening service between our West 30th Street and East 34th Street Lounges and JFK. Private, Crowdsource, and Shared Charter remain available to all area airports. You can fly between BLADE Lounge West and JFK Airport between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday-Friday, and 1:40 PM to 8:00 PM on Sundays. Between BLADE Lounge East and JFK, you can fly between 2:45 PM and 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Want to fly at another time or to/from another airport? Click Here to charter or crowdsource, or check to see if there is a seat on an existing flight that fits your itinerary.

Once your helicopter lands at the airport, a BLADE vehicle will be waiting to transport you and other passengers to your departure terminal (limit two-terminal drop-offs per vehicle). Or you may choose our Meet & Greet service if you prefer a private vehicle with a member of our C/X team to provide assistance with baggage.

John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport are in Queens, New York—Newark International Airport straddles the border of Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Serving the New York metropolitan area, John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in Queens, New York. The owner and operator is the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey while being a hub for JetBlue, American, and Delta Airlines.

After your commercial flight lands at the airport, you will be met by a BLADE vehicle curbside at the arrivals terminal for a short drive to your helicopter. Prior to your jet pulling into the terminal, you will receive a text message with your vehicle type, driver's contact information and meeting location when your commercial fight lands.*

Purchase our “Meet & Greet” service and a BLADE FX representative will be waiting for you at baggage claim (unless otherwise directed). The greeter will expedite the transfer to your awaiting vehicle. This service is highly recommended and enables us to coordinate with the driver directly on your behalf, minimizing any delays or potential issues you could have locating them.

Make sure to enter your accurate flight information when booking. The departure time of your helicopter flight is based on your commercial flight's scheduled landing time. Our Flier Relations Team will be monitoring your flight and will adjust your helicopter departure to coincide with your actual arrival time, for no additional cost.

After your BLADE lands in Manhattan, feel free to relax at the BLADE Lounge. Book BLADE ground connect to have a vehicle pre-staged at our lounge prior to your arrival, or, our lounge based FX (Flier Experience) staff can assist you with ordering a car from a hailing app.

*In the event you do not receive a text message upon landing, open the BLADE app and press the phone icon in the upper right-hand corner of your phone—you’ll be connected to a Flier Relations representative immediately

Only one commercial airline carry-on 21.7 in x 13.7 in x 9 in, which will be stored in the aircraft's baggage compartment, and one personal item eg. Laptop, Purse, etc. are allowed per person no heavier than 25 lbs across both carry-on bag and personal item combined. View our detailed luggage policy here. If you have excess luggage requirements, add a ToteTaxi luggage pickup and delivery upgrade to your flight at checkout, or call Flier Relations at 844-FLYBLADE after purchase.

BLADE has partnered with Tote Taxi to pick up and deliver baggage anywhere in Manhattan below 90th Street. The $105 service includes two checked-size bags; additional bags are $40 each. You or a representative (doorman, family member, etc) must be present during the entire pickup and delivery window.

BLADE to JFK: For BLADE flights before 2 PM; you must book Tote Taxi by noon the day prior; pickups are made the day before your flight between 3 PM and 6 PM. For BLADE flights departing after 2 PM; you must book Tote Taxi by 5 AM the same day; bags will be picked up between 7 AM – 11 AM on the same day as your flight. Bags will be waiting for you at the JFK heliport and placed in your vehicle for transportation to the curb. BLADE will not check-in bags with your commercial airline on your behalf.

BLADE from JFK: JFK – NYC bags are picked up at the airport after 7:15 PM and delivered in the evening. You must claim your own baggage upon arrival at JFK. BLADE will take possession of luggage curbside (or can assist in terminal for meet & greet customers).

Last Minute Baggage: BLADE can assist with last-minute baggage transfer for an additional fee of $350.

If you arrive less than 10 minutes prior to your departure time, you will be deemed to have missed your flight. If you miss your flight, you may choose to purchase a new seat on a later flight from $195. For more information on our change policy, please review our Cancellations and Change Policies.

For flights from JFK to NYC, our Flier Relations team will monitor your commercial flight and accommodate you on earlier or later BLADE flights, depending on your ultimate arrival time, for no additional fee.

Chartering allows you to reserve a private helicopter that leaves at the specific time of your choosing, can wait for you if you're late, and is available 24/7/365. Charter customers receive complimentary aircraft upgrades, as available. BLADE charters to the most popular destinations like private jet charters from NYC to Miami. Additionally, excess luggage beyond the 20lb per person limit can be accommodated on charters–call 844-FLYBLADE for more details.

Please review our Cancellations and Change Policies.

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