Ride-hailing giant Uber has expanded its helicopter ride service in New York City in hopes of cutting the commuting time to the airport. /VCG Photo

Starting July 9, New Yorkers will be able to book Uber Copter to take them between Lower Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport in an eight-minute flight, reports New York Times. /VCG Photo

Uber Copter costs about 200 U.S. dollars per person one way and can be booked through Uber’s app. It will be available only on weekday afternoons and only to the top two tiers members of the company’s loyalty program. /VCG Photo

Currently, a one-way trip to JFK airport can take at least an hour by car and between 50 and 75 minutes by subway or railroad. Uber promises their service will take just 30 minutes in total, including the ground transportation to and from the helicopter. /VCG Photo