White Plains, N.Y. – September 18, 2026 -- Wings Air Helicopters has been selected to operate VIP helicopter transportation connecting Resorts World New York City at JFK and Resorts World Catskills, cutting a multi-hour ground trip to a 45-minute flight.
Seasonal service extended after summer launch
The program began as a seasonal summer offering and has since been extended, according to the companies. Wings Air Helicopters, an FAA-certified air carrier with nearly 25 years of operating history, runs the chartered flights from strategically located heliports in the New York area using its Airbus AS350 and AS355 helicopter fleet.
Genting Americas frames route as competitive differentiator
Meghan Taylor, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Relations at Genting Americas, said the air link gives guests a fast way to experience both Resorts World properties in a single trip and is intended to strengthen the case for choosing Resorts World over competing New York-area destinations.
Wings Air positions deal within broader luxury-travel demand growth
Anna Macsai, General Manager of Wings Air Helicopters, said the partnership reflects rising demand for high-end point-to-point travel solutions and demonstrates how helicopter transfers can link major destinations while preserving a premium guest experience. The service targets Resorts World guests seeking premium transportation between the operator's flagship New York City and Catskills properties, offering aerial views of the New York metropolitan area and Hudson Valley en route.