NY to LA on a G-IV

The Uber into the city to the West 30th Street Heliport where today's Jetsmarter experience began... with the usual free helicopter service to HPN/White Plains airport. 

The crowded Pegasus waiting room.

OK, not the most luxurious ride as five of us and luggage were stuffed in for the 15 minute flight.  

And what a fun flight it was with gusts up to 40 mph.  Lots of rocking and rolling as we head up the Hudson.

Fifteen minutes after takeoff from the W. 30th Street heliport, we arrived at Signature West at HPN.

OMG, is it cold here.

Inside the FBO, we waited for the rest of our fellow passengers on the next flight from the West 30th heliport.

A less than luxurious start as we boarded a bus for the short 30 second ride to our G-IV.

Our Captain for tonight's flight to the west coast.

A full cabin of 13 JetSmarter members tonight.   We were pre-assigned seats by the JetSmarter staff according and it worked very well especially since the 7 pax up got the wider "First Class" seats.  And what an interesting, indeed fascinating mix of people, all of whom were friendly.   Once in the air, the flight was a little reminiscent of a cocktail party, with new friendships.  And our lovely, hard working flight attendant Erica provided excellent service.

Food wasn't memorable but a selection of salads and sandwiches keep up well fed.

And said lovely Erica with fabulous desserts.  

And the girls' desserts.

A short five hours and thirty minutes later, we touched down at VNY. 

And bid adieu to our new friends, promising to keep in touch.