Happy Valley, Pa. – October 12, 2026 -- Start-up FanHaus.co sold out three private charter flights in three hours at $999 per person for Penn State's White Out, as it enters stadium and concert hospitality with an offer to share up to 50% of revenue with athletic departments and concert tours.
FanHaus.co sells charter packages with helicopter transfers from Manhattan
The flights ran from Manhattan to Penn State with helicopter transfers. Co-founder Tim Hayes said the demand shows fans want "more than a tent and a folding table." The company supplies tailgate infrastructure, sponsor opportunities and travel packages to its partners.
Lodging gap in rural Pennsylvania drives demand for same-day travel
The White Out drew 114,419 fans on October 10, 2026, to a rural Pennsylvania region with fewer than 4,000 hotel rooms. FanHaus.co returned its patrons to New York City before some attendees had left the parking lot.
FanHaus.co plans 10am parking lot openings for concert tours
The company aims to carry the football tailgate model to concert tours and sheds. Its plan has parking lots opening at 10am for traveling mini-festivals with food, brand activations and exclusive merchandise ahead of a 7pm gate. It also plans 5K fun-runs for 1,000+ people in each tour city, produced and funded by FanHaus.co.
Hayes cited Olivia Rodrigo, Oasis and Harry Styles as examples of acts whose fans could be engaged earlier in the day. He also pointed to a "White Out 5K" equivalent at the Super Bowl.
Alcohol-free events give sponsors an audience of 2.2 million
Hayes said the company's suite of event companies has engaged more than 2.2 million people celebrating without alcohol. He described the sober experiential space as a major opportunity for partners.
FanHaus.co was founded by Hayes and John Greenberg. Hayes helped create the original Lollapalooza and has worked with the NY Yankees, the Philadelphia Eagles, NIKE, Heineken and State Farm.