Proposed Seaplane New York-Washington Flights Face Streep Hurdles
Photo Caption: Tailwind Air wants to connect the New York and Washington waterfronts with seaplane flights. Tailwind Air
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Waterfront-to-waterfront flights between D.C. and New York would be cool. They're not likely anytime soon.
If Amtrak’s Acela, three air shuttles, and Interstate 95 were not enough options to get travelers between New York and Washington, D.C., there is a proposal for one more. Seaplane operator Tailwind Air wants to add waterfront-to-waterfront flights to the fray as soon as September.
While details are scant, Tailwind unveiled plans on April 29 for the seaplane flights between New York and Washington, D.C., from September 7 “subject to approval,” a map from the airline stated. Tailwind declined to provide additional details of the proposed service, including flight time or where they would arrive and depart in D.C.
The argument for Tailwind’s proposal would likely be the same as the one it uses for its New York-Boston seaplane flights. Travelers arrive and depart from waterfront piers close to the centers of both cities where they are able to save time by skipping trips to and from airports, as well as beating airport crowds and skipping lengthy security que
