NEW YORK, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Helicopter Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) today announced that it has received an excellent response to its offering of Gift Certificates following the inclusion of U.S. Helicopter Gift Vouchers in the ForbesLife list of 12 Holiday Gift Suggestions.
Each year, the December issue of ForbesLife -- a bi-monthly supplement to Forbes Magazine -- outlines 12 holiday gift suggestions for its discerning readers. ForbesLife describes the suggestions as "its annual wish list from the Best of 2007."
Along with US Helicopter Gift Vouchers, the ForbesLife list includes other upscale products such as watches, cars, motorcycles, electronics, clothing items and jewelry.
According to ForbesLife Executive Editor Patrick Cooke, "The unique appeal of the service provided by US Helicopter was something we had in mind for some time. Adding Gift Vouchers for the 8 Minute Scheduled Service to/from NYC airports was an easy choice."
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of US Helicopter, Donal McSullivan commented, "While working with ForbesLife in developing the Gift Certificate concept, I had no idea that the uptake would be as enthusiastic as we saw. One customer alone bought over 400 vouchers for their clients as a Holiday Gift. We are delighted with the level of interest." He continued: "Giving a Gift Certificate is a fabulous idea...giving a US Helicopter Gift Certificate is not only a unique idea but the memory will last a lifetime. Gift Certificates are great to give all year long - for Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, graduation, birthdays, engagements, weddings, or just to say Thank You."
Gift Vouchers for travel on US Helicopter can be purchased via the US Helicopter website at http://www.flyush.com/. The Home Page offers a Gift Voucher icon to click for additional information. Gift Certificates can be purchased for single trips -- or for multiple batches. Once purchased, the Certificates can be easily used over a period of 12 months on any of US Helicopter's routes between Manhattan and JFK as well as Newark Airport.
About US Helicopter
US Helicopter (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) is the first scheduled airline helicopter service between Manhattan, JFK and Newark Airports in more than two decades. Presently, US Helicopter operates 285 weekly flights to/from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport or East 34th Street Heliport to JFK International Airport and Newark Liberty Airport. Founded in 2003, US Helicopter provides scheduled, reliable, fast and affordable helicopter transportation designed to meet the needs of time-sensitive business travelers. All flights utilize state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-76 helicopters configured for eight passengers and staffed with two pilots. For more information please visit http://www.flyush.com/ or call 877-262-7676. From the UK, call toll free +00-800-2727-6766
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