Delta has added itself to the list of airlines partnering with developers of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in its deal with Joby to transport premium passengers by air taxis to airports for quicker commutes to their flights.

The companies said the project calls for Joby to operate its eVTOL planes for air taxi service to airports that Delta travelers will be able to book at the same time as their traditional flights. They said the “transformational, sustainable, home-to-airport transportation service to Delta customers” will be the first of its kind, and initially begin in New York and Los Angeles before being expanded to other cities. 

Read: First crewed eVTOL air taxi test flight at Rome AAM vertiport debut 

Though it’s unlikely those commutes would actually begin from passengers’ driveways or lawns – much less hotel sidewalks – air taxi flights from nearby spots would potentially cut 50% or more of travel…

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Source: dronedj.com