New helicopter service to link San Francisco Bay area airports
Jul 18, 2019, 11:06 am
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In case any one was wondering that helicopter crash at Hayward Executive Airport was NOT associated with Voom but did shut down there operations out of Hayward for at least a day as it apparently was using the same pad area.
Jul 18, 2019, 2:54 pm
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Jul 22, 2019, 1:31 pm
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I believe it was temporarily taken down. I had pre registered with them during a brief period prior to shutting down the booking page and get "personal" invites to fly on limited schedule and routes. If you want to call it a soft opening I guess you could use that term. My wife has been trying to try the service but without weekends and limited routes now she has had no luck (she also preregistered with Voom).
Jul 22, 2019, 1:47 pm
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Out of curiosity, I took a look at the Blade helicopter service in NYC. I was surprised to see that you can't bring a regular-size suitcase (one that you would check) aboard. Only carry-on. I'm guessing that would be the case here in the Bay Area as well. Only so much space in the copter. I might just splurge on that one day ($195 one way) for the experience.
What a great helicopter ride it would be to go from somewhere in northern Marin to SFO. I'd almost be tempted to drive there from Berkeley to experience it.
What a great helicopter ride it would be to go from somewhere in northern Marin to SFO. I'd almost be tempted to drive there from Berkeley to experience it.
Jul 22, 2019, 2:19 pm
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Out of curiosity, I took a look at the Blade helicopter service in NYC. I was surprised to see that you can't bring a regular-size suitcase (one that you would check) aboard. Only carry-on. I'm guessing that would be the case here in the Bay Area as well. Only so much space in the copter. I might just splurge on that one day ($195 one way) for the experience.
What a great helicopter ride it would be to go from somewhere in northern Marin to SFO. I'd almost be tempted to drive there from Berkeley to experience it.
What a great helicopter ride it would be to go from somewhere in northern Marin to SFO. I'd almost be tempted to drive there from Berkeley to experience it.
Jul 22, 2019, 2:48 pm
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Out of curiosity, I took a look at the Blade helicopter service in NYC. I was surprised to see that you can't bring a regular-size suitcase (one that you would check) aboard. Only carry-on. I'm guessing that would be the case here in the Bay Area as well. Only so much space in the copter. I might just splurge on that one day ($195 one way) for the experience..
Jul 23, 2019, 2:34 pm
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I have to imagine that the route from Marin down to SFO would feel a bit like the opening credit sequence for the 70s movie The Towering Inferno! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmyzmwzH_3A
(I don't think I'd pay for the trip myself, though it does sound scenic)
(I don't think I'd pay for the trip myself, though it does sound scenic)
Jul 24, 2019, 10:19 am
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I have to imagine that the route from Marin down to SFO would feel a bit like the opening credit sequence for the 70s movie The Towering Inferno! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmyzmwzH_3A
(I don't think I'd pay for the trip myself, though it does sound scenic)
(I don't think I'd pay for the trip myself, though it does sound scenic)
Jul 24, 2019, 3:25 pm
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I have to imagine that the route from Marin down to SFO would feel a bit like the opening credit sequence for the 70s movie The Towering Inferno! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmyzmwzH_3A
(I don't think I'd pay for the trip myself, though it does sound scenic)
(I don't think I'd pay for the trip myself, though it does sound scenic)
Aug 29, 2019, 12:37 pm
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Well it seems Voom got off to a slow start but was told they are looking at a full start up date of Sept 25. Right now it seems flights are limited to friends and fam and Airbus employees. My wife tried to book a flight over a month ago and was told of the limited service at that time. Still hoping they can expand service into Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties.
Sep 11, 2019, 11:54 am
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Seems as good a thread as any to post this. SF Gate did a short article on Kitty Hawk and its work on "robo" air taxis. From what I can see it seems Kitty Hawk and Airbus/Zoom may end up competing for commuter flights over the bay and linking airports throughout bay area. Both are working on autonomous vertical flying crafts and looking to use them as air taxis. Not sure how soon I will get into one but be certain they are coming. Perhaps they will initially be more like Bruce Willis and his air taxi in the movie the 5th Element, I could POSSIBLY go for that.
Sep 25, 2019, 12:50 am
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Booking now.
https://www.voom.flights/en/regions/...cisco-bay-area
EXAMPLE JOURNEYS
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Napa County Airport (APC)From $425
Average time: 25 minutes
San Francisco Airport (SFO) → San Jose International Airport (SJC)From $285
Average time: 20 minutes
San Jose International Airport (SJO) → Oakland International Airport (OAK)From $245
Average time: 20 minutes
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)From $220
Average time: 10 minutes
https://www.voom.flights/en/regions/...cisco-bay-area
EXAMPLE JOURNEYS
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Napa County Airport (APC)From $425
Average time: 25 minutes
San Francisco Airport (SFO) → San Jose International Airport (SJC)From $285
Average time: 20 minutes
San Jose International Airport (SJO) → Oakland International Airport (OAK)From $245
Average time: 20 minutes
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)From $220
Average time: 10 minutes
Sep 25, 2019, 10:10 am
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Announced formal opening of business at Revolution Aero yesterday. From the data listed above the rates seem very competitive. PAO to SFO at $220 is going to get taken for sure. I don't know how they do it with the landing fees at SFO?! I can also see people jumping on the SFO-APC flight at $425, I sort of figured this route was coming and I guess it is a reality now. Anyone who has driven that at rush hour will be all over that as well. Still no word that I know of on SFO/OAK to the Sausalito heliport but perhaps soon to come. Well good luck to Voom! If Airbus stay committed they should be fine.