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Hopscotch Air to Debut New 'Air Limo' Service in Northeast, Bypass the Airline Mess

Posted on: Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 09:00 CST

As soon as this Spring, travelers in the Northeast will be introduced to the luxury and convenience of private air charter at prices competitive with the airlines. For the first time, everyday fliers will be able to experience travel freedom and leave behind over-crowded airports and the frustrating delays of the airlines.

Hopscotch Air, which has applied for government certification, plans to debut its "air limo" service, which will allow travelers to fly at their convenience and on their schedule.

Hopscotch Air will fly customers to hundreds of airports within 500 miles of New York metro airports in Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. While we can access any airport used by the airlines, many of these lightly-used airports are closer to people's homes and destinations.

Hopscotch Air will fly on demand: passengers leave when they want to, go where they want to, and come home when they want to. And, unlike traditional charter service, Hopscotch Air is competitively priced to the airlines. Two people can fly from New York to Boston for less than a walk-up ticket on the Delta or US Airways Shuttle. One low price gets you the entire plane.

Some Popular Destinations

Boston

Cape Cod

Manchester

East Hampton

Block Island

Providence

Portland

Albany

Ithaca

Philadelphia

Hopscotch Air will fly the speedy Cirrus SR22, arguably the most technologically advanced general aviation aircraft flying.

Key Features of the Hopscotch Air Cirrus SR22

Comfortably seats 3 passengers

Travels at 180mph

XM Satellite Radio for on board entertainment

Adapters for iPods and MP3 Players

Whole-Plane Parachute System that can safely lower the entire aircraft.

"Long before the airlines started having a meltdown, this type of service was desperately needed," Hopscotch Air co-founder Andrew Schmertz says. "Airline service is so frustrating, that people now say they'd rather drive than fly. So, for the first time, Hopscotch Air provides people in the Northeast with a time-efficient and cost-effective air travel solution. It's your own private plane and if you fly with a colleague or friend, it can actually cost you less than an airline ticket."

For more information on Hopscotch Air and to view a video about our services, visit www.flyhopscotch.com

Source: Business Wire

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