Blade Air Mobility Partners with Ocean Casino Resort to Offer Direct Flights from Manhattan to Atlantic City
Blade Air Mobility (Nasdaq: BLDE) has partnered with Ocean Casino Resort to offer helicopter flights between Manhattan and Atlantic City. The service, priced at $695 each way, will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, operating every Saturday and Sunday in July and August.
Flights will depart from Blade Lounge West in Manhattan and arrive at Ocean's new rooftop helipad. Passengers will enjoy a 40-minute flight, dedicated concierge service, and a complimentary suite upgrade at Ocean. Additionally, each passenger will receive a bottle of Moët Imperial champagne.
Blade aims to expand its Northeast leisure routes and meet increasing charter demand between Manhattan and Atlantic City.
- Blade expands its Northeast leisure routes, enhancing market presence.
- New service targets increased charter demand, potentially boosting revenue.
- Direct flights offer convenience and exclusivity, attracting high-end customers.
- Partnership with Ocean Casino Resort enhances brand visibility.
- Complimentary suite upgrade and champagne add luxury, enhancing customer experience.
- High cost of $695 per seat could limit customer base.
- Service availability restricted to weekends, potentially limiting revenue.
- Dependence on weather conditions could affect service reliability.
- Operational costs and logistics of helicopter flights may be high.
- long-term impact as service is seasonal, ending after Labor Day.
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From a financial perspective, Blade’s partnership with Ocean Casino Resort could be a profitable venture if managed effectively. The Financial Analyst would consider the revenue potential from the
In the context of the travel industry, Blade’s new service could set a precedent for luxury travel between major urban centers and popular leisure destinations. A Travel Industry Expert would highlight that this collaboration could drive traffic to Ocean Casino Resort, enhancing its appeal as a premium destination. The convenience of direct helicopter flights, coupled with the high-end customer service and amenities like complimentary champagne, underscores a growing trend towards experiential travel. However, the sustainability of such services remains a question, considering environmental concerns and the volatility of luxury travel demand.
BLADE Scheduled Helicopter Service Will Run From Memorial Day Weekend Through Labor Day
NEW YORK, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade”), a global Urban Air Mobility company, announced its partnership with Ocean Casino Resort (“Ocean”) to fly Ocean’s guests by helicopter directly between Manhattan and Ocean’s dedicated rooftop helipad in Atlantic City all summer long.
Guests can book seats for
“This is a natural extension for Blade to complement its leisure and airport routes in the Northeast,” said Roisin Branch, Chief Marketing Officer of BLADE. “We have seen a meaningful increase in charter requests from Manhattan to Atlantic City and are excited to make the flights accessible to a broader audience over the summer.”
Passengers will enjoy a seamless 40-minute flight from Blade Lounge West in Manhattan to Ocean’s newly constructed helipad located on the roof of Ocean, where an Ocean team member will meet them upon arrival, with dedicated concierge service during their stay and a complimentary suite upgrade.
Moët & Chandon is Ocean’s official champagne partner for this launch, and every passenger who books a flight will receive a complimentary bottle of Moët Imperial champagne.
“We are pleased to be partnering with Blade to launch Ocean’s by-the-seat helicopter service throughout the summer,” said Bill Callahan, General Manager for Ocean. “Our customers have enjoyed privately chartered trips by Blade since we built our helipad last year, however, adding a best-in-class travel experience that allows for individual seat purchases provides yet another fantastic amenity to our award-winning beachfront resort.”
About Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility provides air transportation and logistics for hospitals across the United States, where it is one of the largest transporters of human organs for transplant, and for passengers, with helicopter and fixed wing services primarily in the Northeast United States, Southern Europe and Western Canada. Based in New York City, Blade's asset-light model, coupled with its exclusive passenger terminal infrastructure and proprietary technologies, is designed to facilitate a seamless transition from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to Electric Vertical Aircraft (“EVA” or “eVTOL”), enabling lower cost air mobility that is both quiet and emission-free.
For more information, visit www.blade.com.
About Ocean Casino Resort
Spanning over 20 beachfront acres on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Ocean Casino Resort, named “Best Casino” by Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly 2023” awards, features 1,860 guest rooms and suites; 135,000 square feet of gaming entertainment; over 1,750 slot machines; 125 gaming tables; 160,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; 90,000 square feet of unique outdoor space; 5 upscale dining restaurants; 10 casual dining options; a 40,000 square foot spa; 6 signature day and nightlife experiences; and a 4,500-seat concert venue. Ocean is home to the world’s largest Topgolf Swing Suite and offers both land-based sports wagering and online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites. Ocean Casino Resort is owned and operated by AC Beachfront, L.L.C.
For more information about Ocean, please visit theoceanac.com or follow Ocean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok.
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