Those looking to avoid a trip to La Guardia, JFK or Newark Airport (and its endless lines for ID checks) or avoid a nearly four-hour Amtrak train ride when traveling to New York and Washington, DC, will soon have another option. the seaplane.
Tailwind Air:The American seaplane company based in New York will offer a new line connecting the two metropolises with a flight lasting 80 to 90 minutes. Which? Cessna Grand Caravan The 8-passenger shuttle will operate between Manhattan’s Skyport Marina (at the east end of 23rd Street on the East River) and Washington’s College Park Airport (25 minutes from the Capitol), with up to ten departures per week starting. September 13. The company’s fares start at $395 one-way with 22 pounds of luggage and will rise to $795 for last-minute one-way bookings. Passengers will be able to check-in up to 10 minutes before departure.
The real plus. Tailwind Air promises to reduce travel time by avoiding overcrowded trains, commercial airports and airline services in the face of indirect competition. American Airlines, Delta Airlines and their regional companies that already connect the airport Washington – Ronald Reagan at New York-JFK and LaGuardia, as well as United Airlines and United Express, available between Washington Dulles and LaGuardia. Peter Manis, Tailwind Air’s co-founder and director of scheduled services, explained in a press release: Considering the entire routeIn:the company will offerThe fastest, least stressful and most premium way to travel between DC and Manhattan. That, coupled with the unforgettable scenery, makes for a mesmerizing experience “. Means of transportation that can be allowed when traveling to the US.
Avoid congestion on the Northeast Corridor between New York and Washington
Note, however, that each additional suitcase (up to 25 kilograms) will cost 250 dollars. But with this fare, complimentary snacks and drinks are offered in the Manhattan Lounge as well as onboard. Finally, be aware that dogs are also allowed. Those weighing less than 12.5 kilograms can travel for free in an approved box, while those who are larger must purchase a seat next to the manager.
To celebrate this new link, Tailwind is offering a promotion.Buy a seat and a companion with you for freewhich applies to all flights on the new route between September 13 and December 21, 2022, provided they are purchased by September 10 on the company’s website (with promo code TWDCBOGO). The line will then be shut down for a scheduled restart in mid-March 2023.
Beyond Washington, D.C., Tailwind also offers flights to Boston Harbor, Bridgeport, East Hampton, Montauk, Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, Plymouth and Provincetown from Manhattan.
Source: Le Figaro
