Hamptons or Ham-nots? How Much Does Blade Really Cost You to Ditch the Hamptons Traffic (and Hamptons Rage)?
Let's face it, the Hamptons are calling. You can practically hear the ocean whispering sweet nothings and the clinking of champagne flutes on a yacht somewhere. But before you ditch the city and trade your tired sneakers for boat shoes, there's a burning question: how much does it cost to get there in style with Blade?
Because ain't nobody got time for the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road...look it up, youngsters!), especially when you're rocking a designer beach bag.
Buckle Up, Buttercup: The Breakdown of Blade's Hamptons Price Tag
Blade, the swanky helicopter service for the rich and restless (or just those who really hate traffic), offers a few ways to get your Hampton on. But be warned, these ain't your average taxi fares.
-
The Hamptons Frequent Flyer: The "Blade 180 Hamptons Pass" is your best bet if you practically live in the Hamptons all summer. For a cool $25,000 joining fee (ouch), you get unlimited flights between Manhattan and the Hamptons from May to December. Think of it as a summer gym membership, but way more exclusive (and way less sweaty). There's also a $6,950 "flight fee" tacked on, but hey, at least you can fly whenever you want.
-
The Ballin' on a Budget (Sort Of) Option: Blade also offers scheduled flights for a more reasonable (but still pretty hefty) $795 per seat. This is a good option if you don't mind sharing your ride with fellow Hampton-bound adventurers (think glamorous shoulder-to-shoulder with a hedge fund manager).
-
The "I Basically Own the Hamptons" Package: If you're feeling fancy (and have the bank account to match), you can always charter a private helicopter with Blade. Prices start around $10,000 and go up from there, depending on the size of your entourage (and your ego).
So, Do You Need to Sell a Kidney to Fly Blade to the Hamptons?
Not necessarily! There are definitely cheaper ways to get to the Hamptons (trains, buses, hitching a ride on a yacht...maybe). But if you're looking for the ultimate VIP experience and don't mind dropping some serious dough, then Blade is your ride.
Just remember, the bragging rights to your helicopter entrance might be worth the cost alone (or maybe that's the champagne talking).