US Helicopter Announces Its Annual Fall Fare Sale - $99

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Helicopter Corporation ("US Helicopter") announces its annual Fall Fare Sale. Now through October 17th, a one-way ticket on US Helicopter's eight-minute airport shuttle will cost only $99(1) (versus the traditional fare of $159). This special offer applies to all US Helicopter flights operating between Manhattan heliports and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark Liberty).

"Last year, our Fall Fare Sale was a big success and many passengers based in the US as well as overseas have inquired about it for this year," says Jerry Murphy, chief executive officer and president of US Helicopter. He continued: "with New York traffic at its worst right now, the 8-Minute Shuttle provided by US Helicopter is the simple and affordable solution to the unpredictable traffic congestion associated with this vibrant city and our $99 fare is probably the best deal in New York."

Since its inception in March 2006, US Helicopter's scheduled service affords business travelers countless hours of saved time and a hassle free airport commute. Passengers check-in, receive their boarding pass, check baggage and clear TSA security screening through to their final destination(2) all at the heliport. They then board the luxury aircrafts and enjoy an eight-minute flight, along with the spectacular sites of the Manhattan skyline and avoiding long lines upon their arrival at the airport.

US Helicopter's frequently scheduled flights operate between 7:00am and 8:00pm. For more information or to take advantage of this limited time offer, visit http://www.flyush.com or call the reservations office at 877-262-7676.

About US Helicopter

US Helicopter (OTC Bulletin Board: USHP) is the first scheduled airline helicopter service between Manhattan, JFK and Newark Airports in more than two decades. Presently, US Helicopter operates 270 weekly flights to/from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Atlantic Metroport at East 34th Street, JFK International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, as well as service to/from Bridgeport Sikorsky Memorial Airport serving Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Founded in 2003, US Helicopter provides scheduled, reliable, fast and affordable helicopter transportation designed to meet the needs of time-sensitive business travelers. All flights utilize state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-76 helicopters configured for eight passengers and staffed with two pilots. US Helicopter Scheduled Airline Service is designed for business travelers ... "because you're too important to wait."

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    (1) All fares are one-way.  Tickets must be purchased by October 17, 2008
        for travel up to one year from the date of purchase.  The non-
        refundable fare shown includes Federal Tax of 7.5%. The following fees
        are not included:  Federal segment fees of up to $6.80, September 11th
        security fee of up to $5.00 and passenger facility charges of up to
        $4.50.  Bookings by phone will be charged an additional $20.00. $50.00
        change fee applies to all changes.

    (2) The issuance of boarding passes and baggage check-through applies to
        passengers flying aboard US Helicopter's partner airlines, Delta Air
        Lines at JFK and Continental Airlines at Newark Liberty.