Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

I really hope they are successful. So sad not to have this option for ocean crossing flights.



It's not going to be an option, tickets will be tens of thousands of dollars


> tickets will be tens of thousands of dollars

So about what a Golden Era international flight cost, inflation adjusted [1]. Not bad.

[1] https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/history-o...


It's obviously not going to be competing with prices from 60 years ago, it'll be competing with prices from today. Probably with first class tickets and private charter flights. I'm sure there's probably a suitable niche in there somewhere.


It's what a private jet charter costs now. I bet rich execs prefer that despite the longer flying time. Getting direct to your destination, not having to rub shoulders with random people, stuff like that. It's also what killed the Concorde. Not enough comfort for the price.


> what a private jet charter costs now

No, it’s not. A domestic non-transcontinental charter costs about as much as a top-of-the-line international first-class ticket (~$25k).


True but I was thinking about what a boom ticket would cost. Should have clarified though.

But also that charter is more expensive than I thought then yes. Though top execs rarely travel alone of course.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: