Above It All

In a world where time is the rarest luxury, HeliFlite offers something even more elusive—freedom. For over 25 years, the private helicopter charter company has quietly redefined East Coast travel, trading traffic jams for turbine engines and TSA lines for champagne skies.

“We’ve been in the skies long before helicopters became the go-to travel hack,” says a HeliFlite spokesperson. “The mission was always the same: to make private air travel effortless, elegant, and entirely on your schedule. Rush hour never stood a chance.”

And indeed it hasn’t. HeliFlite has become the summer essential of those in the know. From Manhattan to the Hamptons, Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard, the company’s sleek twin-engine helicopters deliver more than transportation—they deliver time, privacy, and arrival with unmistakable style.



“There’s simply nothing like skipping the traffic and landing in style,” they explain. “Our clients don’t wait in lines, sit in traffic, or check bags. They take off when they want, land where they need, and arrive refreshed—no stress, no delays.”

From the first whisper-quiet lift off to the breathtaking aerial views of Central Park or the Vineyard, HeliFlite’s service is as smooth as its ascents. For first-time flyers, the advice is simple: sit back, relax, and let the skyline steal the show.

While the Manhattan-to-Hamptons route remains a favorite (especially during Friday afternoon gridlock), HeliFlite has seen a rise in bookings to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. These are often spontaneous day trips, long-weekend getaways, or elegant escapes to seaside estates. Think lunch on the Vineyard, dinner back in the city—no compromise, just convenience.

More recently, custom itineraries are trending. Clients are opting for multi-stop coastal hops, direct flights to private estates and superyachts, or swift connections to jets and elite golf courses. In this world, flexibility isn’t a luxury—it’s a given.

For HeliFlite, discretion is as integral as destination. “Privacy is the price of admission,” they say. “From confidential booking to private terminals, our clients trust us to deliver them discreetly, swiftly, and in style.”

Among the equestrian elite who migrate between Wellington, Water Mill, and beyond, HeliFlite is more than a travel solution—it’s a lifestyle essential. “Between polo matches, galas, and family estates, our riders need to be in three places at once,” they add. “We give them more time in the saddle—and less time behind the wheel.”

This season brings an expansion of coastal charters and a refreshed “First Time Flyer” program, which includes guaranteed availability during peak periods. And yes—there are a few luxe brand collaborations in the works. “More dream destinations, more tailored experiences, and always more ways to fly better,” they hint. “We’re just getting started.”

Because when it comes to luxury travel, the only way forward is up.