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To Beat the Traffic in Manila, Just Hail a Helicopter
- Ascent to start helicopter services in Philippines on April 8
- Flights within Manila will take no longer than 15 minutes
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A new startup may have the answer for cashed-up travelers desperate to beat the gridlock in the mega cities of Southeast Asia: helicopter ride-sharing.
Ascent Flights Global Pte is starting the service in the Philippines next week and plans to expand to Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia by next year.