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Wine regions you may have never heard of

Surf Air Staff Writer

February 28, 2024

Our On Demand charters make it easy to explore places you’ve never considered before. While we know our clients travel frequently to the more famous wine destinations like Napa, we wanted to recommend visiting the underrated wine regions.

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Surf Air Recommends: Underrated Winter Destinations

Surf Air Staff Writer

January 31, 2024

Escape to a place beyond the typical winter destinations and set the stage for the perfect escape. In this list of underrated winter retreats, discover havens without the crowds. Get ready to redefine winter travel and experience the more...

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Surf Air Recommends: Regional flights

Surf Air Staff Writer

November 30, 2023

We consider regional flights to be sub-500 miles, the perfect remedy for those seeking adventure without the hassle of lengthy travel. Whether you're yearning for a spontaneous weekend escape or a brief respite from the daily grind, discover...

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Surf Air Recommends: avoid the most crowded airports in the U.S

Surf Air Staff Writer

November 30, 2023

Did you know that 70% of all commercial air travel only uses 30 airports? This results in heavy traffic, congested terminals, and long lines. Regional airports, on the other hand, are less crowded and get you closer to your...

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Surf Air Recommends: Skip the drive

Surf Air Staff Writer

October 31, 2023

By connecting regional airports with seamless air travel, you can turn long drives into short flights. Flying from smaller airports can save hours compared to driving or traveling through large, crowded commercial airports. Spend more time enjoying your vacation,...

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Surf Air Recommends: explore regional winter destinations

Surf Air Staff Writer

October 25, 2023

Winter season has everyone running to the slopes. Surf Air wants to help you get you there faster, saving you time by flying directly between the closest regional airports. Leave from an airport closer to your home and arrive...

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Top 10 places to visit this winter

Surf Air Staff Writer

October 23, 2023

As winter's embrace draws near, there's no better time to indulge in the enchanting world of luxury travel. In our quest to curate the most opulent winter escapes, we've turned to the pages of Travel + Leisure magazine to...

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Discover hidden gems just a short drive away from our Scheduled Flight routes

Surf Air Staff Writer

September 30, 2023

Whether you’re a city dweller seeking a quick escape or a traveler in search of local gems, our California cities have a lot to see and explore. We've put together some recommendations for things to see, eat, and sip...

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Best end-of-summer destinations

Surf Air Staff Writer

August 31, 2023

September is a great time to escape with fewer crowds and better weather. We’ve compiled a list of some great last minute getaways.

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Surf Air Recommends: explore more with Scheduled flights

Surf Air Staff Writer

July 31, 2023

Unlock hidden gems that are a drive away from the regional airports in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Lake Tahoe. From laughter-filled nights at The Comedy Store to the he views of Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, indulge...

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Surf Air Recommends: international summer destinations

Surf Air Staff Writer

June 30, 2023

Unlock summer experiences as we invite you to venture beyond the ordinary and explore international destinations that will ignite your wanderlust. Discover captivating cities off the beaten path, where hidden gems and unique cultural encounters await your arrival. Embrace...

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Surf Air Recommends: Los Angeles

Surf Air Staff Writer

June 27, 2023

Discover the hidden gems of Los Angeles as you explore culinary delights from around the world, serene reservoirs that offer a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle and bustle, immerse yourself in coastal havens that boast pristine beaches, and...

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Surf Air Recommends: San Francisco

Surf Air Staff Writer

June 06, 2023

Discover the hidden gems of San Francisco, from the authentic Mediterranean flavors of Kokkari to the stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge at Marin Headlands, waterfront dining at Mersea, the serene oasis of Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, and...

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Surf Air Recommends: Santa Barbara

Surf Air Staff Writer

May 31, 2023

Discover the enchanting allure of Santa Barbara with these 5 must-visit destinations: unwind on the pristine shores of Butterfly Beach, marvel at the exquisite botanical wonders of Lotusland, indulge in unique libations at Djinn Library Bar, immerse yourself in...

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The most visited places in the U.S.

Surf Air Staff Writer

April 28, 2023

Check out our recommended alternative airports and some suggestions for things to do while visiting the most popular destinations in the U.S. Surf Air helps you get there with less crowds, less waiting, and less stress. Just because there...

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Earth Day special: Surf Air Recommended National Parks

Surf Air Staff Writer

April 22, 2023

This Earth Day, we're hoping you can get outdoors. For a little inspiration, let's celebrate some of our planet’s most amazing places: our national parks.

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Going remote

Surf Air Staff Writer

March 03, 2023

'Hard to get to' isn’t a phrase we like to say at Surf Air. On Demand charter opens your access to any public-use airport across the U.S. Here’s a selection of Surf Air recommended escapes.

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The air travel industry’s move toward sustainability

Surf Air Staff Writer

July 08, 2022

The metaphor of turning around a cruise ship or aircraft carrier—the impossibility of quickly redirecting a vehicle with so much inertia as a stand-in for bureaucratic or systemic barriers—is well-understood, much as the jet represents modernity, swift action, and...

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Surf Air Earth Day 2022

Surf Air Staff Writer

April 22, 2022

Earth Day has always been a moment to celebrate our home and focus our collective attention on averting an alarming future

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Black Leaders Showcasing Sustainability and Justice

Surf Air Staff Writer

February 24, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the many pioneering Black thinkers and advocates in the worlds of transportation, electrification, and sustainability, and how their efforts and achievements have helped everybody move closer to a more just, green future.

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Possibilities: Jason Henderson

Surf Air Staff Writer

February 18, 2022

For small business owner and dentist Jason Henderson, weekly Surf Air flights from the South Bay to Truckee to work offers “an elaborate example of going where the customer is.”

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When Maverick Airlines Mattered

Surf Air Staff Writer

February 15, 2022

Regional airlines, the small businesses of the skies, once rule the air; the time is ripe a return to less-monopolized travel

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Possibilities: Gina Grossi

Surf Air Staff Writer

February 8, 2022

“Gina Grossi, 39, was faced with a tough choice when she got a dream job offer to be a pediatric surgeon at Stanford. She happened to live in Santa Barbara, a 5-hour-plus drive away, and when she initially got...

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Why Regional Air is Set for Takeoff

Surf Air Staff Writer

December 13, 2021

Experts at NASA and McKinsey see immediate opportunities for a multibillion-dollar market

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Surf Air Mobility joins the Target True Zero initiative

Surf Air Mobility

November 10, 2021

Surf Air joins the Target True Zero initiative to makes real cuts to flight emissions with today’s tech

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Possibilities: Mark Massara

Surf Air Staff Writer

July 15, 2021

“One of the curses of my job is the sheer size of the California coastal zone; 840 miles long, comprising a million and a half acres, so I’m literally in a different city every day. I spent two decades...

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Back to the Land

Surf Air Staff Writer

June 15, 2021

The pristine nature that often attracts us to our favorite vacation spots also beckons us to be more responsible when we visit.

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Sustainability Notebook

Surf Air Staff Writer

May 17, 2021

From a car-to-cycle trade-in scheme to solar-powered pavement, news from the frontiers of climate action

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These are the kinds of destinations where you don’t stay, you arrive

Daniel Zadzig

January 9, 2021

For many journeys, lodging is a means to an end, a way station or endpoint on a map both marked by spontaneity and unencumbered by orthodoxy. For other trips, where you stay is why you left home, to connect...

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Surf Air Has Acquired Blackbird

Sudhin Shahani

February 13, 2020

It’s the start of an exciting new era at Surf Air. We’re proud to announce that Surf Air has acquired BlackBird, the fastest-growing aviation marketplace in California that has completely disrupted how consumers book, buy, and share charter flights.

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Meet Surf Air: Our Ground Team

Surf Air

September 5, 2019

We’re so appreciative of our team that works so well in making the Surf Air the time-saving, hassle-free and exceptional experience that it is today. Come back every Thursday for a new Ground Team Member feature!

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Take a Personal Day. You Deserve It.

Megan Martin

August 09, 2019

Modern technology has, for better and worse, blurred the lines between on and off time. We can now easily work from anywhere (better), but we’re also accessible 24/7 (worse). We need permission to unplug.

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Possibilities Series: The Canine Chapter

Surf Air

July 26, 2019

Happy National Dog Day from a few of our Surf Air Pup Members, to you!

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Meet the Surf Air Pilatus

Surf Air

May 14, 2018

Our mission of creating a seamless air travel solution relies heavily on the planes we fly. We had to get the best of the best, aiming for safety, world-renowned engineering, and of course, efficiency. The Swiss-engineered Pilatus PC-12 NG...

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How Hospitality Went Missing in Air Travel, and How We Brought it Back

Liam Fayed (Chief Brand and Product Officer)

May 9, 2018

Today, more people rely on air travel than ever. According to the FAA, about 2.9 million people fly every single day in the U.S. alone. It’s a unique time in aviation, to say the least. In line with this...

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The 2-Hour Plan

Surf Air

March 08, 2018

With no security lines or commercial airports to maneuver, Surf Air will save an estimated 2 hours of travel time with every flight. Since our private airports are both hassle free AND conveniently located, why not take advantage of...

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Possibilities Series: Lynn Koegel

Megan Martin

February 15, 2018

For Lynn Koegel, Santa Barbara is home. She grew up there, raised her kids there, and spent 30 years establishing the Koegel Autism Center with her husband, Robert Koegel (also a Surf Air member), at the University of California...

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Commercial vs. Surf Air

Megan Martin

October 10, 2017

I Flew Commercial and Then I Flew Surf Air. Here’s what happened.

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7 Transformative California Airbnbs for Your Next Escape

Megan Martin

September 25, 2017

With our new Escapes Membership, there’s really no reason to stay put for the weekend. And even if Surf Air’s quick and easy flights to places like Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and Napa weren’t enough, consider all the places...

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California’s 3 Best Summer Escapes

Megan Martin

July 7, 2017

Stretching 840 glorious miles along the Pacific, California is a goldmine of breathtaking views and vacation hot spots. If you’ve yet to dive into the cobalt blue waters of Lake Tahoe or watch the sun set over Napa’s lush...

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Charles Kuehmann: Space-age engineer

Surf Air

March 06, 2017

A former product design leader at Apple, Surf Air Member Charles Kuehmann is now the VP of Materials Engineering at both Tesla Motors and SpaceX. He splits his time between the two companies working on the future of electric...

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Skye Westcott, HD Buttercup’s design mastermind

Jade Moyano

August 19, 2016

Skye Westcott from HD Buttercup may be new to California, but she already seems to have a handle on how to get around and where to go for some much needed rest and relaxation. When she’s not flying Surf...

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Elijah Allan-Blitz, Californian VR pioneer

Surf Air

June 02, 2016

Having pursued teaching, acting, and touring the globe, this Santa Barbara native and Surf Air Member has become a prolific and innovative filmmaker in the emerging medium of VR. Here’s a brief take on his work and travels from...

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