Uber Air’: Co-founder of the city car app has launched his own airline, Aero

The co-founder of Uber has has launched his own airline. Garrett Camp, the computer programmer who launched the city car app with Travis Kalanick in 2009, has called the venture Aero. Camp describes the concept as: “A travel service provider inspired by the golden age of aviation, designed for modern life [with] semi-private jet flights to the world's most in-demand destinations”. The first flight is due to depart from Van Nuys airport, northwest of Hollywood, to the Colorado ski resort of Aspen at 11am on Thursday 4 February. The introductory fare for the one hour 50 minute flight, covering 731 miles, is GBP730. On a nonstop flight half an hour later, American Airlines is offering the trip from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Aspen for barely one-third as much: GBP250. Aero’s fares in March and April increase to GBP917. But the new airline claims it is “ready when you are” and offers the chance for passengers to “fly smarter and safer” in small jets with just 16 seats. Aero promises “crowd-free private airports and lounges” together with “spacious cabins” for a “low-contact getaway”. Customers flying to Aspen "will be required to show negative tests results for Covid-19 taken within 72 hours of departure at the time of boarding”. The baggage limit is three pieces totalling 68kg, as well as a single piece of hand luggage.<br/>