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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats, Michelin-starred Dining, and No TSA Lines
Semi-private air operator Slate Aviation has launched new summer service between West Palm Beach and Nantucket. Flights include roomy business-class seats, catering from Michelin-starred restaurants, and no stressful TSA lines. Flights run through September 30 and are as low as $695 per private from Palm Beach has always been available to those of certain means—I get to watch Air Force One and Elon Musk's jet fly over my head on a weekly basis—but now, thanks to a new partnership between XO and West Palm Beach–based Slate Aviation, it's becoming more accessible to the other 99.9 percent. From April 26 through Sept. 30, Slate Aviation will run shared private shuttle service to Nantucket (ACK) from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The new Nantucket service builds upon existing shuttle operations between South Florida and New York, including Westchester County Airport and other member-only terminals. The best part? You can book these luxurious semi-private flights by the seat rather than chartering a full aircraft. So instead of a price in the mid five-figures, you can hop aboard for fares starting at $695 per seat—and you can book it all from an easy-to-use app. I was so stoked on the prospect that I grabbed a seat on a snazzy Bombardier CRJ-200 during the inaugural weekend of flights between South Florida and Nantucket. And after experiencing travel the Slate way, I can confirm the term 'shuttle' doesn't quite do justice to this service. The flights are the epitome of luxury, with just 18 oversized seats (all business class); free Wi-Fi; catering by my favorite local five-star restaurant, Buccan; and a basket of snacks that puts all commercial airlines' offerings to shame. There's no TSA lines or boarding aggravation. There's just a brief walk from the lounge of a private terminal onto the plane, a safety briefing by your captain, drink orders taken by two smiling flight attendants, and then you're airborne. Maybe even ahead of schedule: an unexpected perk of flying semi-private is that your flight can depart early if all the passengers are present, giving you more time to soak up a Nantucket afternoon—even if that afternoon is a dreary introduction to the island's nickname, The Gray Lady. (Luckily, my flight coincided with the island's annual Daffodil Festival, so the sea of locals in cheery hues, 'Happy Daffy!' greetings, and millions of yellow daffodils in full bloom brightened our days despite the cold, wet spring weather.) I brought a girlfriend along and only had 24 hours to explore on this first-time visit to Nantucket, but since the island is only seven by 14 miles, that's enough time to hit the highlights. We stayed at The Brant, popped in to see the iconic 26-foot-tall Brant Point Lighthouse, grabbed ice cream scoops from The Juice Bar, and a bite from Straight Wharf Fish. Now, with only three (pampered) hours separating tropical Palm Beach from the Northeastern flower-filled daydream that is Nantucket, I have a feeling the two islands will be seeing a lot more of each other this summer. Slate Aviation flights between South Florida and Nantucket will take place two days per week through May 31, then five days per week June 1 through Sept. 30. To book, download the app, or to learn more, visit Travel Guide | How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Nantucket | Learn More Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
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Travel + Leisure
14-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats, Michelin-starred Dining, and No TSA Lines
Flying private from Palm Beach has always been available to those of certain means—I get to watch Air Force One and Elon Musk's jet fly over my head on a weekly basis—but now, thanks to a new partnership between XO and West Palm Beach–based Slate Aviation, it's becoming more accessible to the other 99.9 percent. From April 26 through Sept. 30, Slate Aviation will run shared private shuttle service to Nantucket (ACK) from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The new Nantucket service builds upon existing shuttle operations between South Florida and New York, including Westchester County Airport and other member-only terminals. The best part? You can book these luxurious semi-private flights by the seat rather than chartering a full aircraft. So instead of a price in the mid five-figures, you can hop aboard for fares starting at $695 per seat—and you can book it all from an easy-to-use app. I was so stoked on the prospect that I grabbed a seat on a snazzy Bombardier CRJ-200 during the inaugural weekend of flights between South Florida and Nantucket. And after experiencing travel the Slate way, I can confirm the term 'shuttle' doesn't quite do justice to this service. The flights are the epitome of luxury, with just 18 oversized seats (all business class); free Wi-Fi; catering by my favorite local five-star restaurant, Buccan; and a basket of snacks that puts all commercial airlines' offerings to shame. There's no TSA lines or boarding aggravation. There's just a brief walk from the lounge of a private terminal onto the plane, a safety briefing by your captain, drink orders taken by two smiling flight attendants, and then you're airborne. Maybe even ahead of schedule: an unexpected perk of flying semi-private is that your flight can depart early if all the passengers are present, giving you more time to soak up a Nantucket afternoon—even if that afternoon is a dreary introduction to the island's nickname, The Gray Lady. (Luckily, my flight coincided with the island's annual Daffodil Festival, so the sea of locals in cheery hues, 'Happy Daffy!' greetings, and millions of yellow daffodils in full bloom brightened our days despite the cold, wet spring weather.) I brought a girlfriend along and only had 24 hours to explore on this first-time visit to Nantucket, but since the island is only seven by 14 miles, that's enough time to hit the highlights. We stayed at The Brant, popped in to see the iconic 26-foot-tall Brant Point Lighthouse, grabbed ice cream scoops from The Juice Bar, and a bite from Straight Wharf Fish. Now, with only three (pampered) hours separating tropical Palm Beach from the Northeastern flower-filled daydream that is Nantucket, I have a feeling the two islands will be seeing a lot more of each other this summer. Slate Aviation flights between South Florida and Nantucket will take place two days per week through May 31, then five days per week June 1 through Sept. 30. To book, download the app, or to learn more, visit
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5 passengers injured after severe turbulence on United flight
(NewsNation) — A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after experiencing severe turbulence that injured five people on board, according to media reports. NBC News wrote that SkyWest flight 5690, which had been operating as United Express, which is in United Airlines' regional flight service network, took off from Missouri's Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri at 4:48 p.m. C.T. It was headed to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, per data on Second email to federal workers comes with caveat While in the air, the plane, a Bombardier CRJ-200, started getting turbulence that hurt five passengers, causing it to land at Waco Regional Airport, SkyWest Airlines said in a statement to NBC. There were 29 passengers and three crew members, NBC wrote. The five people injured were taken to the hospital, SkyWest's statement said. 'Medical personnel met and evaluated passengers, and five passengers were transported to the hospital,' SkyWest told NBC. 'SkyWest and United are making sure all customers get the care they need and dispatched another aircraft to fly the customers from Waco to Houston.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5 passengers injured in severe turbulence on United flight, forcing emergency landing in Texas
A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after it hit severe turbulence that injured five passengers, officials said. SkyWest flight 5690, which was operating as United Express, a United Airlines regional flight service network, took off from Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri at 4:48 p.m. C.T. and was headed to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to data on The Bombardier CRJ-200 experienced turbulence while en route and had to make an emergency landing at Waco Regional Airport, SkyWest Airlines said in a statement shared with NBC News. SkyWest did not clarify where the flight hit rough air. "Medical personnel met and evaluated passengers, and five passengers were transported to the hospital," the statement read. "SkyWest and United are making sure all customers get the care they need and dispatched another aircraft to fly the customers from Waco to Houston." The five passengers had minor injuries, per the airline. There were a total of 29 passengers and three crew members on the flight. The Waco Fire Department responded to the plane with five units and 13 personnel, according to Acting Fire Chief Robby Bergerson. A flight took off from Waco to Houston at 1:17 a.m. C.T. on Monday, according to This is yet another aviation incident that has made news recently. On Saturday, a FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff, prompting an emergency landing. A week ago, a Delta Air Lines flight returned to Atlanta after its crew reported 'possible smoke' in the aircraft. The day before that, an American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat was made against the aircraft. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5 passengers injured in severe turbulence on United flight, forcing emergency landing in Texas
A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after it hit severe turbulence that injured five passengers, officials said. SkyWest flight 5690, which was operating as United Express, a United Airlines regional flight service network, took off from Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri at 4:48 p.m. C.T. and was headed to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to data on The Bombardier CRJ-200 experienced turbulence while en route and had to make an emergency landing at Waco Regional Airport, SkyWest Airlines said in a statement shared with NBC News. SkyWest did not clarify where the flight hit rough air. "Medical personnel met and evaluated passengers, and five passengers were transported to the hospital," the statement read. "SkyWest and United are making sure all customers get the care they need and dispatched another aircraft to fly the customers from Waco to Houston." The five passengers had minor injuries, per the airline. There were a total of 29 passengers and three crew members on the flight. The Waco Fire Department responded to the plane with five units and 13 personnel, according to Acting Fire Chief Robby Bergerson. A flight took off from Waco to Houston at 1:17 a.m. C.T. on Monday, according to This is yet another aviation incident that has made news recently. On Saturday, a FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff, prompting an emergency landing. A week ago, a Delta Air Lines flight returned to Atlanta after its crew reported 'possible smoke' in the aircraft. The day before that, an American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat was made against the aircraft. This article was originally published on
