Uber said its “flying cars” would be an inexpensive service for everyone.

It's now launching a helicopter service between Manhattan and JFK Airport for $200+. If you think the “flying cars” (really modified helicopters) will be any cheaper, you’re a fool. https://t.co/UwNlRaGq6A

— Paris Marx ?? (@parismarx) June 6, 2019

The Uber for helicopters is now Uber https://t.co/Zl6cQukU6h pic.twitter.com/GsUhfguVzS

— The Verge (@verge) June 6, 2019

The Uber for helicopters is now Uber https://t.co/qWniEfn4N5 pic.twitter.com/GVPkYUEHPH

— Verge Transportation (@vergecars) June 6, 2019

Uber Copter flying service starts next month, but you probably can’t use it https://t.co/W6zfxrDpq4 by @benlovejoy pic.twitter.com/WvYDiz0FWq

— 9to5Google.com (@9to5Google) June 6, 2019

I realize the decision-making that goes into taking a $200+ helicopter to JFK isn’t entirely rational, but I’m not convinced it’s much faster in most cases, and if supply is limited... Would much rather see a real express train ... via @qz https://t.co/LKlG0cEepf

— Dan Frommer (@fromedome) June 6, 2019

Point to point multimodal journey planning and booking = no stress transport to and from JFK. https://t.co/nhj55m1BKb via @NYTimes

— dara khosrowshahi (@dkhos) June 5, 2019

typical of uber - another way for the wealthy to pay their way to more convenience while causing negative externalities of noise and pollution to others. i wish people would put this much effort and attention towards public transit https://t.co/Fw6RGqJnOU

— Tracy Chou ??‍? (@triketora) June 6, 2019

$200 for a chopper to JFK from Lower Manhattan is only 3.3x what you pay for an UberX ($61) to cut the time down from 1-2hrs to about 30 minutes.
Amazing. https://t.co/jeSBVEi2a9

— Deedy Das (@debarghya_das) June 6, 2019

Corporate executives are going to expense the hell out of this new @flybladenow offering. Absolute genius. Normal rush hour JFK trip is 75 mins and approaching $100 even on Uber or Lyft. https://t.co/zArATNgYty

— Mike Dudas (@mdudas) June 6, 2019

Uber's been doing a helicopter service in Cannes for years (albeit through a local partner). https://t.co/cjEggJKV6x https://t.co/ygkNmexr1k

— Shona Ghosh (@shonaghosh) June 6, 2019

Also, there's no way they're making a profit on this. The city is now overrun by permanently unprofitable global-dumb-$-subsidized businesses creating market distortions that affect quality of life. https://t.co/8RtMGbm5Pb

— Nicole Gelinas ???????? (@nicolegelinas) June 6, 2019

I wonder what's the cleanup fee if you vomit. Asking for a friend. https://t.co/4NBc0DUVm6

— Marcelo Calbucci (@calbucci) June 6, 2019

Uber will offer helicopter service between Manhattan and JFK Airport in July. For an 8-minute, one-way flight, the average ride will cost between $200 and $225 per person and include private ground transportation. https://t.co/dtHrIoa7Aq

— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 6, 2019

SMH... leave it to Uber to launch something new that creates more emissions and noise pollution. This is the wrong direction of 'progress' in my opinion. Please convince me otherwise if you think I'm wrong. https://t.co/kPE5Bq4evS

— Ingrid (@ingridlunden) June 6, 2019

Would you pay Uber $200 to helicopter you from Manhattan to JFK? That’s actually not a bad deal, but what about luggage? https://t.co/VAFbj3SEhc pic.twitter.com/k7WOKUDJB3

— Downtown Josh Brown (@ReformedBroker) June 6, 2019

Uber will offer helicopter service between Manhattan and JFK Airport in July, the first service offered by its Uber Elevate division. https://t.co/1EN3WlVuAk pic.twitter.com/RrWcRPOzXc

— NYT Business (@nytimesbusiness) June 6, 2019

Uber Copter to offer flights from Lower Manhattan to J.F.K.: https://t.co/8XdhxSQ3aC

— Vertical Magazine (@verticalmag) June 6, 2019

Would you pay Uber $200 to helicopter you from Manhattan to JFK? That’s actually not a bad deal, but what about luggage? https://t.co/VAFbj3SEhc pic.twitter.com/k7WOKUDJB3

— Downtown Josh Brown (@ReformedBroker) June 6, 2019

Hasn't this service (helicopter from East River Piers to JFK) existed in the past? So Uber is just reviving/copying with the Uber brand? Super important news story. https://t.co/9f1YoPkMrJ

— Matt Dickens (@rantoftheminute) June 6, 2019

Uberのヘリコプター
片道8分で1人200〜225ドル
「Uber Rewards」のプラチナorダイヤモンド会員のみ利用可能

新幹線だと東京名古屋を往復できる値段
ニューヨークより山間部とかのほうがニーズありそう

Uber Copter to Offer Flights From Lower Manhattan to J.F.K.
https://t.co/QmxgS9ZYhP

— Kohei Ando (@jackkoheiando) June 6, 2019

You can Uber a helicopter! https://t.co/hZjjCDxfVE

— Armando Arrieta (@armandoarrieta) June 6, 2019

Uber debuts Uber Copter, a ? helicopter service starting July 9 in New York, to ferry customers between Lower Manhattan and JFK for $200-$225 per person https://t.co/3iaNeRybSg

— Brian Solis (@briansolis) June 6, 2019

PR JOURNALISM (Noun): when a story is published w/o context or research.

Example: Manhattan > JFK helicopter service ran from 1965-77 but ended after a crash w/5 dead. Service resumed in the early 2000s but biz case was untenable.#JournalismIsDead https://t.co/0XR1VhBc2h

— Alex Roy (@AlexRoy144) June 6, 2019

Someone on nextdoor[dot]com was recently complaining about the proliferation of jump bikes and scooters and Gig cars in the neighborhood and exasperatedly said “what’s next, helicopters!?”
? https://t.co/COl7cTT15T

— Jessica Pearson (@Jessica_Pearson) June 6, 2019

Uber Copter to Offer Flights From Lower Manhattan to J.F.K. https://t.co/SLh1AFZfDw

— manikgupta (@manikgupta) June 6, 2019

#Uber to offer helicopter rides in New York City.#InternationalDigitalChamber
https://t.co/Xycdl6hn2V #ondemand #helicopter #flights #tech #FDI #startup #Digital #Industry40

— International Digital Chamber of Commerce (@IDCC_World) June 6, 2019

Coming soon: Uber to offer helicopter rides in New York City https://t.co/FpGWqXCMHy

— Lynn Shaw (@LynnShawProd) June 6, 2019

The Uber for helicopters is now Uber https://t.co/uyogsezje1

— Evan Kirstel (@evankirstel) June 6, 2019

I'm still waiting here for your mom. When is she coming to NNJ?

Also Uber offering helo rides soon.https://t.co/BWaJjRpazP

— Random Guy (@NNJ_Taxman) June 6, 2019

Uber’s taking ‘flewed-out’ to a whole other level. https://t.co/d1thmqofdI

— Abiola (@Abiolaoke) June 6, 2019

Uber Copter's $200 flights launch in NYC on July 9th https://t.co/MqVzkiwjV8

— Albert Arnó (@alarno) June 6, 2019

#Uber Copter's $200 flights launch in #NYC on July 9th https://t.co/gHCtRI6TYO

— Tim Moore #AR #VR (@TimMooreTech) June 6, 2019

RT alarno "Uber Copter's $200 flights launch in NYC on July 9th https://t.co/e6gTnHvEpw"

— onmedic (@onmedic) June 6, 2019

The Uber for helicopters is now Uber https://t.co/zDqeo7E9in

— Vanessa Grellet (@VanessaGrellet_) June 6, 2019

This wouldn’t work in Minnesota, because Minnesotans pack their house. ? https://t.co/tO5FGJ9tWe

— Chey Cab (@CheyCab) June 7, 2019

우버가 뉴욕에서 우버 콥터 서비스를 시작. 헬리콥터로 맨하탄에서 JFK공항까지 데려다주는 서비스. 8분 비행에 헬리콥터비행장을 연결하는 차량서비스까지 포함해서 200~225불. https://t.co/7Qtbp2vzZp 시간절약이 필요한 비즈니스맨들이 많이 이용할 듯. pic.twitter.com/vCz057VGv1

— 에스티마 (@estima7) June 6, 2019

メチャメチャ便利やコレ！

Uber Copter to Offer Flights From Lower Manhattan to J.F.K. https://t.co/e4jeiaoGQg

— きゃりー (@carrypafupacxxx) June 7, 2019

.@Uber's latest expansion: A helicopter service route from Lower Manhattan to Kennedy. Sure its convenient, but what's the cost? Talk to me about #dynamic pricing. https://t.co/s6Hb9j9Z5Z pic.twitter.com/07WeE3rejZ

— NY Times Travel (@nytimestravel) June 6, 2019

Uber to offer helicopter rides in New York City https://t.co/ywK81kE08T

— John O'Reilly ?? ?? (@joreilly) June 6, 2019

Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYChttps://t.co/121Ukv1ong

Please Lord, let it be different drivers than the ones going between JFK/LGA and midtown.

— Ron Shevlin (@rshevlin) June 6, 2019