Beacon Announces New Unlimited Flights Solution for the Northeast
New Membership Air Service Offering Scheduled Travel between NYC, Boston, Nantucket and the Hamptons
BOSTON, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon, a new travel solution for the Northeast, today unveiled it will premiere its unlimited flights solutions for the Northeast in the summer of 2015. Beacon's service will provide convenient and efficient travel between New York and Boston, as well as the summer destinations of Nantucket and the Hamptons. Beacon's announcement today marks the kick-off of its pre-sales period where a limited number of members will be invited to join ahead of the first flight.
The company was co-founded by Wade Eyerly, Cory Cozzens, Reed Farnsworth, co-founders of California-based Surf Air, and Ryan Morley. As former CEO of Surf Air, Eyerly is credited as the inventor of the all-you-can-fly subscription model airline. Having pioneered the concept of subscription air travel, the Beacon team is prepared to build on that legacy by bringing an improved travel experience to the Northeast.
"We believe in providing an enjoyable, luxurious and efficient travel experience to our members. The subscription air travel model that our team has built stands out as revolutionary in an industry that has seen far too few positive changes."- Wade Eyerly, CEO of Beacon
For as low as $2000 a month, Beacon members will get access to regularly scheduled flights, operated by one of Beacon's licensed operating partners, on mid-sized executive aircrafts. With concierges on location at the private air terminals used by Beacon, standing ready to help with everything from car rentals, to drinks or flowers, the Beacon team is marrying high-touch service with air travel to create a one-of-a-kind experience.
"Beacon is changing flying from a transactional experience to a relationship-based experience. From the interaction with the service concierge to the interaction with other members, Beacon's membership-flying experience is all about relationships, and businesses built on relationships have a very bright future. I can't wait to use it." - Keith Ferrazzi, New York Times bestselling author of "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets To Success, One Relationship At A Time."
Beacon lets its members avoid the regular stress of flying by using tech enabled 30-second booking, private terminals, on-location concierge services, and regular flight service throughout the Northeast corridor.
"I just got my membership on Beacon, and it is going to make my business travel a lot more simple, efficient, and convenient than the current options. As part of the business membership, I can even use it for my personal travel to Nantucket and The Hamptons. Big win - and you know how I feel about winning." - Danny Ainge, former NBA All-Star and current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics.
Initial memberships are expected to sell out quickly, so those interested in flying to the Hamptons and Nantucket this summer should contact the company quickly before they sell out. The company is also planning to expand to additional northeast markets shortly after launch this coming summer.
"We're backing Beacon because it's a powerful platform aimed to disrupt the domestic commercial air travel industry, which is a $150 billion market we've loved to hate for too long. Beacon liberates individuals and companies who don't fly private jets but want better than middle seats, delays, and lost bags. It enables us to affordably and collaboratively consume the last-minute grace, speed, style of private air travel." - Neil Chheda, Co-Founder and General Partner at Romulus Capital.
Beacon closed its first round of funding in 2014, led by Boston-based Romulus Capital with participation from a number of angels. The funding allows Beacon's team to continue developing the subscription-based flight model they pioneered with California-based Surf Air.
To learn more about Beacon, the team, or membership please visit www.flybeacon.com.
About Beacon
Coming in the summer of 2015, Beacon is an unlimited flight solution for the Northeast corridor. Started by the team behind Surf Air, Beacon is the new travel solution for the Northeast. For as low as $2000 a month, Beacon members will get access to regularly scheduled flights, operated by one of Beacon's licensed operating partners, on mid-sized executive aircraft. With concierges on location at the private air terminals used by Beacon, standing ready to help with everything from car rentals, to drinks or flowers, the Beacon team is marrying high-touch service with air travel to create a one-of-a-kind experience. To learn more about Beacon, the team, or membership please visit www.flybeacon.com, @flybeacon, facebook.com/flybeacon and youtube.com/flybeacon.
*Beacon acts as agent for its members, and does not own or operate the aircraft used for its service. All flights are operated by air carriers holding the necessary government authorizations.
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