A chic social club planned to chopper its guests to a swanky party to celebrate its launch.
But after the horror Hudson helicopter crash that killed six people last week, the firm decided to offer Ubers to the bash at JFK’s TWA Hotel as well.
Le Chéile sent out an email guests saying, “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and we are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Thursday.”
“Since your comfort and safety is our top priority,” it added, “we are providing additional information and alternative options for getting to the Le Chéile launch party to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible.”
The company is offering uneasy guests a black car service or an Uber voucher out to the hotel for the party which promises dancing, drinks and a surprise performance.
Le Chéile offers “curated local events” and access to “once-in-a-lifetime group trips to destinations worldwide.”
For those who still want to catch a sky-high ride to the party, that the helicopter company it uses has “internal safety protocols [that] go above and beyond the already strict standards of rotorcraft aviation and differ significantly from what is required of tour operators. Every… aircraft, pilot and flight is held to the most rigorous procedures.”
The FAA has issued an emergency order to ground the company, New York Helicopter Charter.
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