Beacon: How Does "The Uber of Private Flights" Work?

Imagine calling an airport 15 minutes before you have to leave and securing a flight? Well, if you have the money... Last week saw the launch of Beacon, a startup airline offering unlimited flights along the NYC to Boston corridor for a monthly fee. Starting with a dozen flights between the two East Coast hub cities per day, Beacon promises a schedule and seating load so dependable that users need only give 15 minutes' notice before a flight to guarantee their seat. Frequent NYC-BOS commuters, p...