Originally Posted by
fly7b2
Great photos, thanks for sharing! I've been thinking about picking up a JetSmarter subscription for a while. I've hesitated as I've been wanting to see how the program does before I throw down close to $10k/yr. They also have limited exposure at my home airport!
Thanks
fly7b2. Understand about the price especially if you don't see a lot of action at your home airport. I'm glad I got in early as your first year rate is grandfathered as long as you are a member.
Originally Posted by
oenophilist
Nice report. A couple of questions:
How did you book the helicopter connection? How far in advance do you need to book? Are there baggage restrictions? Are you able to use the helicopter connection to connect to a commercial flight? Is the helicopter connection free for you only, or for you and other passengers?
Another question: do they charge you for on board consumption? I read in the T's and C's that they charge for empty leg flights, but want to know your experience. Thanks
Merci
oenophilist. The JetSmarter rep booked the helicopter for me and arranged to have it pick me up at HPN. I booked everything the day before.
There are no baggage restrictions especially if you are flying alone or with one or two others. It might an issue (weight and space) if you're bringing 6 friends along.
Free helicopter transfer is only available from HPN, TEB, EWR, JFK or LGA to Manhattan (east or west). It is free for my entire party, as many as are on the charter. I tried to get them to drop me at JFK. They would have but it would have been at charter rates. Hence the night in the City.
Although the T&Cs say they will charge for alcohol, I've never been charged. It's probably not worth the paper work and accounting hassle unless we clean out the galley.