The 2024 Billionaire Report: The Final Mile – Why Helicopters Are the Future of Elite Travel – Part 3

Helicopters are no longer a “nice-to-have”. They are becoming the preferred method of final-mile transportation for billionaires worldwide. Why? Because helicopters offer what jets and luxury vehicles cannot.

• • Direct access to city centers, including New York’s East 34th Street and West 30th Street heliports, as well as Miami’s Watson Island Seaplane Base.

• • Bypassing major road congestion. Avoiding gridlock on I-495 en route to the Hamptons or heavy traffic along South Florida’s U.S. Route 1, saving yourself hours in a car.

• • Seamless connections from airports to private yachts, race tracks, ski resorts,and golf courses, enabling effortless transitions between air, sea, and land.

• • Unmatched control, steering clear of crowded terminals and lounges—with HeliFlite offering exclusive access to the East Hampton Executive Terminal for an even more private experience.

With this new era of point-to-point mobility, HeliFlite offers a suite of programs that deliver flexibility, access, and personalized service to match the evolving needs of our clients.

On-Demand Charter

HeliFlite’s On-Demand Helicopter Charter provides immediate access to our fleet of dual-piloted Sikorsky S76 and Agusta AW139 helicopters. We can help you get to your last-minute meeting in Manhattan, or we can get you from the city to the Hamptons in 35 minutes at the time of your choosing. Your flight will be ready whenever you are.

Customized Programs for New Clients

At HeliFlite, we know that no two clients and no two flight profiles are alike. That’s why we offer Customized Programs for New Clients, providing tailored solutions that match your personal or organizational travel needs.

The HeliCard™ Program

For frequent flyers, the HeliCard™ offers an unrivaled value: guaranteed availability 365 days a year, flexible scheduling, and a prepaid hourly structure. It’s ideal for those who value the predictability of ownership without the operational burden—a priority echoed by Altrata, which notes that “a growing number of billionaires are allocating wealth toward time-saving experiences over traditional luxury goods.”

Corporate Charter Program

Business never waits and neither should your team. HeliFlite’s Corporate Charter Program is specifically designed for executives who require reliable and efficient regional travel. From Wall Street to across the Northeast and Southern Florida, we help multiple Fortune 100 business leaders stay ahead of the clock and the competition with our fleet of 13 twin engine aircraft that hold up to 8 passengers.

Depending on whether you need flexible on-demand access, a guaranteed block of hours, or a bespoke travel itinerary that includes both air and ground coordination, our FAA-Certified Flight Ops team will work closely with you or your assistant to design the perfect program for you.

The Altrata report confirms that the richest billionaires—those with over $50 billion in net worth—now control 16% of total billionaire wealth, up from just 4% a decade ago. These individuals are setting the tone for what elite travel looks like in 2024 and beyond.

For this community, the final mile is no longer a logistical detail. With on-demand private helicopter access, you gain more than efficiency, you reclaim time, ensure privacy, and maximize every journey. It’s a point of distinction—where control, speed, and sophistication converge.

At HeliFlite, we’re proud to deliver the precision, flexibility, and sophistication that discerning travelers demand from takeoff to touchdown.