Skip TSA, Head to the Beach: White Elephant Resorts Partners with Semi-Private Slate Aviation For Seamless Travel to Nantucket from Palm Beach and New York
Available through October 2025, guests of White Elephant properties in Nantucket and Palm Beach will receive $250 off one-way fares, plus a complimentary six-month membership for four ($395 value) that gives the guest access to discounted member only fares on Slate Aviation's semi-private flights. Slate's flights depart from private terminals at PBI, FLL, and at HPN (some with new premium lounges), allowing travelers to bypass traditional TSA lines. Each CRJ-200 aircraft features just 18 oversized seats — all business class (no middle seats), with nearly 50 inches of legroom — along with complimentary high-speed WiFi and in-flight catering by James Beard-nominated Palm Beach restaurant Buccan (available on the Palm Beach route).
As part of the partnership, Slate clients will also receive 15% off room rates at White Elephant Resort's four Nantucket properties: White Elephant Nantucket, The Wauwinet, Jared Coffin House, and the Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin, as well as at White Elephant Palm Beach.
Flight overview
South Florida <-> Nantucket
Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Palm Beach (PBI) to Nantucket (ACK) operate four days a week: Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays
A Wednesday return flight (ACK to FLL) is also available
Starting rate, one way (including $250 discount): $1,745
New York <-> Nantucket
Daily nonstop service between New York (HPN) and Nantucket (ACK), operating seven days a week
Starting rate, one way (including $250 discount): $245
South Florida <-> New York
Daily nonstop service between New York (HPN) and Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Starting rate, one way (including $250 discount): $1,145
To book the special offer, sign up directly on the official Slate x White Elephant partner portal to receive a complimentary trial membership and a $250 discount on Slate flights. Subject to blackout dates and availability.
For additional information, call 1.855.438.2571 or email reservationoffice@whiteelephantresorts.com.
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Media Contacts:
For White Elephant ResortsMegan Dawemegan@alicemarshall.com
For Slate AviationCarli BrinkmanCB@carlipr.com
Elizabeth Kelley GraceElizabeth@thebuzzagency.net
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