Hopscotch Air

What Hopscotch Air does

Hopscotch Air is an FAA-certificated regional air taxi operator founded in 2009 and headquartered at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York. The company operates a fleet of Cirrus SR22 single-engine aircraft under FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate #1HSA054M, providing on-demand private flights to hundreds of small regional airports across the Northeast US, mid-Atlantic, and parts of Ontario and Quebec. Its commercial model is built on fixed-route pricing with no hourly charges, fuel surcharges, or add-on fees, positioning fares at or below commercial airline alternatives on many short-haul leisure routes (e.g., Philadelphia at $2,137, Newport at $2,357 one-way for ClubScotch members). Customers book directly via flyhopscotch.com, by phone (877-255-2HOP), or through the recently added Euroairlines online travel agency channel. The company serves two primary segments — leisure travelers heading to destinations such as Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Provincetown, the Hamptons, and ski towns, and business travelers requiring access to hard-to-reach small airports — and operates approximately 1,400 revenue legs annually across four regional airports.

The business generates revenue through three streams: per-flight booking (one-time), a ClubScotch annual membership program at $30,000 (recurring subscription), and transaction-based distribution through Euroairlines-affiliated online travel agencies. ClubScotch members receive 10% off flights, 15 free wait-time hours, one overnight stay, priority scheduling, and 24-hour cancellation flexibility, with disclosed savings of 20–30% versus retail rates. The company is structured under Hopscotch Go Corporation, a holding company pursuing a Regulation A public offering (SEC-qualified in February 2026) and an OTC Markets listing via a FINRA market maker filing in May 2026. Operationally, Hopscotch Air is expanding its footprint with a new base at Westhampton Beach Airport (FOK), an additional Cirrus aircraft expected in fall 2026, evaluation of the Philadelphia market, and participation in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program alongside Archer Aviation. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, led by co-founder and CEO Andrew Schmertz, with co-founder Doug Okin as an Executive Board Member and a lean management team covering operations, chief pilot, and customer experience.

Name

Hopscotch Air

Legal name

Hopscotch Air, Inc.

Website

https://flyhopscotch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hopscotch Air is an FAA-certificated Part 135 regional air taxi operator running Cirrus SR22 aircraft from bases in the Northeast US, serving leisure and business travelers with fixed-price on-demand flights to small regional airports, supplemented by a $30,000 annual ClubScotch membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Air Taxi

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

On-Demand Scheduled Commuter (Part 135/Small Aircraft Scheduled) (THABACAN)

Keywords

• Regional air taxi
• Private aviation
• On-demand flights
• Air charter services
• Membership aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Flight Booking Revenue: Per-flight revenue from private air transportation services. The company offers fixed pricing at time of booking with no hourly charges, fuel surcharges, or additional fees - one low fixed price. Fares are competitively priced with commercial airlines in many cases.
2. ClubScotch Membership: Annual membership program starting at $30,000. Membership provides benefits including 10% off all flights, 15 hours of free wait time, one free overnight stay, flexible cancellation policies (24-hour vs 48-hour notice), and priority scheduling access.
3. Online Travel Agency Distribution: Revenue from flights marketed through online travel agencies via partnership with Euroairlines. Initially features on-demand flights with scheduled flights to follow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hopscotch Air is an FAA Part 135-certificated air taxi operator providing on-demand private flights between hundreds of small regional airports in the Northeast US, mid-Atlantic, and parts of Ontario and Quebec, using a fleet of Cirrus SR22 aircraft. Flares are sold at fixed prices published at booking with no hourly charges, fuel surcharges, or additional fees. The company also offers the ClubScotch annual membership program ($30,000) providing discounted fares, priority scheduling, and flexible cancellation terms.

Product overview

Hopscotch Air operates as a regional air mobility company offering on-demand private air transportation through its core air taxi service. The company is structured under Hopscotch Go Corporation as a holding company. Its primary offering is the Hopscotch Air service, a fixed-price air taxi that flies Cirrus SR22 aircraft to hundreds of regional airports. The company also offers ClubScotch, an annual membership program providing discounted flights, priority access, and flexible booking terms. Operations are conducted under FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate #1HSA054M.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClubScotch: A membership program offering benefits including 10% off all flights, 15 hours of free wait time, one free overnight, priority scheduling, and flexible cancellation policies. Membership starts at $30,000.

Products and services

• Hopscotch Air Taxi Service FAA-certificated regional air taxi service operating a fleet of Cirrus SR22 aircraft, providing on-demand private flights to hundreds of regional airports across the Northeast US, mid-Atlantic, and parts of Ontario and Quebec. Offers fixed-price fares with no hourly charges, fuel surcharges, or additional fees, targeting both leisure and business travelers.
• ClubScotch Membership Annual membership program starting at $30,000 offering 10% off all flights, 15 hours of free wait time, one free overnight stay, priority scheduling access, and flexible 24-hour cancellation (versus 48 hours for non-members). Designed for frequent flyers who fly 4+ times annually to multiple destinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save hours compared to driving, ferry, or commercial airline connections
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Northside Hangers, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Hanger space lease agreement at Francis S. Gabreski-Westhampton Beach Airport. This partnership enables Hopscotch Air to establish a new operational base at the Hamptons-area airport, addressing increased summer customer traffic and reducing operational risks of repositioning aircraft from other bases (Farmingdale or White Plains).
• EuroairlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 March 2026Marketing partnership allowing Hopscotch Air flights to be featured through online travel agencies. Initially features on-demand flights with planned expansion to scheduled flights including Westchester County Airport routes. The collaboration aims to expand route network reach and improve flexible travel options accessibility.
• Archer AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Collaboration with Archer Aviation as part of the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA. Hopscotch Air serves as an FAA-certificated air taxi operator partner for Archer's planned Midnight air taxi services, participating in real-world trial operations to test route economics, infrastructure needs, and customer acceptance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• JSX: JSX operates semi-private scheduled flights using regional jets from private terminals in the Northeast-to-California corridor. Same value proposition as Hopscotch - small airports, no TSA lines, flexible booking - competing for the same point-to-point regional traveler that avoids major hubs.
• Surf Air Mobility: Surf Air operates a subscription-based regional air mobility service across California and other US regions using small aircraft, closely mirroring Hopscotch Air's membership model and short-haul regional thesis. Both target under-served regional city pairs with private-aircraft economics.
• flyExclusive: flyExclusive is a fractional and jet card private aviation operator with a growing single-engine light jet fleet, comparable to Hopscotch in offering fixed-price membership-style access to charter flying rather than full ownership. Direct competitor in the low-end private aviation price band.
• Blade Air Mobility: Blade runs scheduled and on-demand short-haul flights (helicopter and seaplane) in the Northeast and other cities with a fixed-price per-seat model, overlapping directly with Hopscotch's Northeast leisure and business traveler segments. Both compete on premium short-hop convenience rather than full private charter pricing.
• Linear Air: Linear Air is a Part 135 on-demand air taxi operator using Cirrus and Eclipse aircraft in the eastern US, offering per-seat priced regional hops in the same Northeast corridor where Hopscotch operates. Direct overlap in aircraft type, geography, and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Wheels Up: Wheels Up is a large membership-based private aviation company offering on-demand charter and jet cards across the US. Broader scale and fleet than Hopscotch, but overlapping membership-pricing dynamics and the same Northeast corporate traveler segment.
• NetJets: NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway) is the largest fractional private jet ownership program globally, providing guaranteed access to business aviation. Operates at significantly higher price points but competes for the same affluent Northeast business and leisure flyers.
• XOJET Aviation: XOJET (now part of Vista) is a large private jet charter and jet card operator offering on-demand light and mid-size jet access. Larger fleet and broader geographic coverage but competing for the same premium East Coast business flyer use cases Hopscotch targets.

Emerging players

• Archer Aviation: Archer is an eVTOL developer and named Hopscotch partner under the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. Comparable in being positioned for short-haul urban air taxi services in the US, with Hopscotch supplying operational FAA Part 135 expertise for Archer's planned Midnight service.
• Set Jet: Set Jet is an emerging subscription-based private membership club operating small private jets between LA, Vegas, and other leisure routes. Conceptually aligned with Hopscotch's ClubScotch membership model but focused on West Coast leisure routes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hopscotchair
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopscotchair
• Xx.com/hopscotchair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopscotch-air

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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