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As the crow flies, John F. Kennedy International Airport is only 13 miles from Midtown Manhattan, but those 13 miles can feel like an eternity when driving in New York City traffic. Taking a helicopter to the airport has been the transportation mode of choice for busy executives for years, but Blade Urban Air Mobility has revolutionized — and to some extent democratized — this option by offering a cost-effective solution. The company has created an app to help travelers arrange a flight to the airport with ease. As Blade advertises, “Five minutes in the air and you are there.”