WASHINGTON — D.C.'s latest means of transportation to the Big Apple, a seaplane, has delayed their initial launch date due to 'reasons beyond the company's control.'
Tailwind Air announced Tuesday that they are delaying its D.C. area to Manhattan seaplane service by at least two weeks while seeking approval to use a different airport.
“Our original intent was to launch from College Park Airport Sept. 13th and we were compliant with published rules, however we have encountered additional considerations around scheduled service from new gateways into the Washington, D.C. area," Tailwind Air CEO Alan Ram said.
The flight time from D.C. to Manhattan is around 75-85 minutes on the seaplane that has the ability to land on water or at an airport, according to Tailwind Air. The service is estimated to reduce travel time by up to 60% and allows check-in cutoff to be 10 minutes before take off.
The one-way fare from Manhattan to D.C. will cost $395. Flights will operate for six days a week up to twice daily. The flights are dog-friendly and include a standard-sized rolling bag up to 20 pounds.
“Advanced sales on our new route since we announced it have been stronger than expected, showing there is interest in our much faster, less stressful solution,” Peter Manice, EVP Tailwind Air Shuttle, said.
Tailwind Air hopes to soon secure the ability to take off from a D.C.-area airport. The company will serve nine destinations from Manhattan with the addition of D.C. Those locations include Boston Harbor – Fan Pier Marina (BNH), East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, Montauk, Provincetown, Plymouth, and Bridgeport.
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