South Korean startup launches helicopter taxi service


South Korean startup launches helicopter taxi service. — AFP Relaxnews

A South Korean aviation startup has launched a helicopter taxi service, offering a route from Seoul's Gangnam district to the airport that it says cuts travel time from nearly two hours to 20 minutes.

At a pricey 440,000 won (RM1,508 or US$320) one-way, the "Vonaer" service will operate once an hour, the company behind it told AFP, for a six-month test period.

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