Vista Global and Tri-State Charter have entered into a partnership agreement aimed at expanding per-seat shuttle operations in the US. Tri-State is a large operator of VIP Bombardier CRJ and Challenger 850 aircraft.

The partnership, operated under Tri-State’s luxury travel brand Slate Aviation, will initially build on Vista’s existing XO branded shuttle service between New York and south Florida, with newly refurbished cabins and upgraded onboard services introduced to certain airport pairs starting in March.

Slate’s 18-seat all-business-class CRJ200 aircraft will offer a comfortable and luxurious travel option between the north-east and Florida, with private terminal departures from several convenient New York City airports, including select member-only terminals, nearly 50 inches of leg room and extendable foot and leg rests at every seat, improved wi-fi and onboard streaming entertainment, along with gourmet dining and wine service by Slate’s highly trained cabin attendants.

The partnership represents another step in XO’s strategy to expand its instantly bookable private travel offering provided by industry-leading operators. By joining XO’s booking platform with Slate’s CRJ specific fleet scale and infrastructure, current XO clients, as well as newly welcomed customers, will enjoy a smoother experience, new service amenities and the introduction of additional destinations unveiled throughout the year.