You Can Skip NYC Traffic Via Helicopter to the US Open With Equinox Hotel and Blade

Each year, the top tennis players in the world convene in New York City for the US Open. Traffic in NYC is already a nightmare without one of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments. Add in the fans of the game, teams, and those who just want to soak in the US Open atmosphere all descending on Queens, and you’re guaranteed to hit even more traffic than normal. But for Equinox Hotel guests, the traffic can be all below them (literally).

From September 1 to 8, Equinox Hotel New York partnered with BLADE to bring guests to Flushing Meadows. Guests can bypass the congested highways with a curated one-way helicopter experience that begins steps from the hotel lobby and ends at the gates of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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After checking in, guests can contact the concierge to secure their seat. From there, every detail is coordinated — a car will transfer passengers from the hotel to the nearby BLADE Lounge West. Minutes later, a helicopter lifts off for LaGuardia, offering sweeping views of Manhattan and the East River. Upon landing, a private SUV awaits to complete the 25-minute door-to-door journey to the US Open’s VIP entrance.

The offering is priced at $395 per seat. While the experience is one-way only, return flights and full private charters can be arranged upon request. The package is valid with any hotel rate plan and includes access for up to four guests per flight.

To reserve, guests must book their hotel stay (minimum one night) and then contact the Equinox concierge. The experience runs alongside the final Grand Slam of the year, with private charter bookings open as early as August 18.

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