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Best end-of-summer destinations
September is a great time to escape with fewer crowds and better weather. We’ve compiled a list of some great last minute getaways.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.”
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
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...
Surf Air Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Experts at NASA and McKinsey see immediate opportunities for a multibillion-dollar market
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
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...
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.
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
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...
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.
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!
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.
Surf Air
July 26, 2019
Happy National Dog Day from a few of our Surf Air Pup Members, to you!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Megan Martin
October 10, 2017
I Flew Commercial and Then I Flew Surf Air. Here’s what happened.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...