Blade Launches Weekday Commuter Flights
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Blade Urban Air Mobility, a division of Joby Aviation, announced a pilot program to provide commuter flights connecting Manhattan and Westchester County Airport. The program aims to serve residents of New York City suburbs including Greenwich, Scarsdale, Rye, and Bedford, reducing rush hour commutes from over an hour and a half to twelve minutes.
Daily weekday flights are scheduled to begin Monday, December 1, with morning and evening departures from Westchester. Fares range from $125 per passenger with a Blade Commuter Pass to $225 for single tickets.
“With the return of five day work weeks and traffic between the Greater New York City Suburbs and Manhattan now exceeding pre-pandemic levels, it was time for Blade to service this demand,” said Rob Wiesenthal, CEO of Blade.
The service will initially use helicopters, transitioning to Joby’s quiet, zero-emission aircraft following FAA certification of Joby’s electric air taxi. The pilot program is expected to provide insights into operational logistics and passenger experience, supporting Joby’s commercialization plans.
Wiesenthal added, “While Blade has proven the viability of airport routes in the U.S. and Europe, commuter routes will become even more important as new landing zones, exclusive to electric aircraft, become available.”
A preview of the service will be offered on November 28, Black Friday, in partnership with The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards, providing passengers a unique holiday shopping experience in Manhattan.
The pilot program is designed to explore commuter demand, operational efficiency, and the integration of electric aircraft into urban air mobility services.
