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pinkolast Tuesday at 10:07 PM2 repliesview on HN

Underrated observation. The low-hanging fruit is all in the office/home-to-takeoff and touchdown-to-office/home blocks on each end, not the time in the air. The commute, checkin, security, airport transit, boarding, and taxiing are the time-sinks worth optimizing.


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Animatslast Tuesday at 10:48 PM

That's a real service. Some airports, including LAX and London Heathrow, allow a "tarmac transfer", where the limo goes directly to the plane. [1][2] Cost is $200 to $1000. That could save an hour or more at each end.

VIP Terminal Access: Skip the standard queues and enter exclusive VIP terminals where you’ll receive expedited passport control, security checks, and personalized services, all while enjoying luxury amenities. Avoid long security lines with expedited security processing, ensuring you spend minimal time in the airport.

[1] https://limossist.com/tarmac-transfers/

[2] https://airssist.com/airport-tarmac-transfer-service/

ekelsenlast Tuesday at 10:20 PM

private jets already solve these problems.