Helicopter service Blade requiring COVID-19 vaccine for passengers

Blade, the Uber-like, short-distance aviation company known for its helicopter flights to the Hamptons, is requiring all passengers be vaccinated against Covid-19.

The company, which already requires its employees to be vaccinated, informed clients of the new rule by email late Wednesday. The vaccine mandate takes effect on Sept. 7, and comes as major commercial airlines weigh whether or not or require vaccines for employees and passengers.