In a scenario many travelers dread, TikTok user Kevin Droniak found himself on the brink of missing his flight and took drastic measures to ensure he made it on time.
Misreading his departure time due to confusion with military time, Kevin realized he was at risk of missing his flight, which was scheduled to depart in just an hour while he was still at his Manhattan apartment.
His solution? A helicopter ride from Manhattan to JFK airport in Queens, a decision driven by desperation and a dash of adventurous spirit.
A Whirlwind Journey Captured on TikTok
Kevin found himself racing against time to catch his flight at JFK and decided to share his adventurous solution on TikTok.
In a bid to avoid missing his flight and to dodge New York’s notorious traffic, he stated, “So that’s what I’m going to do, and we’re going to see if I can make it,” choosing a helicopter over his initial, frugal subway plan.
Kevin said, “But it’s cheaper than buying a new flight. Let’s just hope I make it.” The brief, scenic helicopter journey had him announcing upon arrival, “I made it to the airport, it was only a five-minute flight.”
Kevin reached the boarding gate with half an hour to spare, triumphantly waving his passport and declaring, “I made it.”
@kevindroniakthis is literally “your unemployed friend on a random wednesday”♬ original sound – Kevin Droniak
Public Reaction
As seen in his video, tikTok viewers were astounded when Kevin wasn’t joking about taking a helicopter to catch his flight.
Comments poured in, expressing disbelief and amusement. One viewer said, “The way I thought you were joking,” while another admitted, “I thought it was a hyperbole thing like ‘it would take a helicopter to get to my flight in time.”
Folks expressed surprise about Uber helicopters, with one exclaiming, “Uber helicopter is a thing?” and others poked fun at Kevin, commenting, “Taking a five-minute Uber helicopter is $200; learning how to tell military time, priceless.”
Despite the jests, many related to the universal dread of missing a flight and conceded that using available resources, like a helicopter, in a pinch is justifiable.
A New Dimension in Urban Mobility: Uber Copter
Kevin’s aerial adventure to avoid missing his flight reminds him of the unexpected and entertaining content that often surfaces on social media platforms. In a bid to offer a solution to the notorious Manhattan traffic, especially for time-pressed travelers, Uber introduced a helicopter taxi service named Uber Copter.
Launched for all users on October 7, this service promises a swift eight-minute ride from Lower Manhattan to John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. Priced between $200-$225, depending on demand, the rides are available on weekday afternoons from 2-6 p.m. and can be booked via the Uber app.
The service is not merely an air ride; it includes two ground transportation trips, ensuring passengers are transported from their initial location to the heliport and finally to their departure terminal at JFK.
Navigating the Uber Copter Experience
Upon booking the Uber Copter, passengers are picked up by an Uber car and taken to the Downtown Manhattan Heliport.
After a quick check-in and a 90-second safety video watch, they board the helicopter for an eight-minute journey to JFK, landing near Terminal 8. Another Uber car awaits to take them to their departure terminal.
The service allows passengers to bring one carry-on suitcase and one personal item, adhering to specified weight restrictions. Uber Copter aims to cut down travel time compared to conventional road travel significantly.
While Google Maps might suggest a 24-minute car ride from Lower Manhattan to JFK, real-life scenarios, owing to heavy traffic, usually take between 45-60 minutes, which Uber Copter ambitiously aims to slash to a mere eight minutes, providing a seamless, stress-free travel experience from door to door.
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Sources
- cnbc.com/2019/11/04/uber-copter-8-minute-helicopter-taxi-to-new-yorks-jfk-airport.html
This article was produced and syndicated by Viral Chatter. It was inspired by this video:
@kevindroniakthis is literally “your unemployed friend on a random wednesday”♬ original sound – Kevin Droniak
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