PRIVATE SHUTTLE FLIGHTS BETWEEN TAMPA AND SOUTH FLORIDA

Skip traffic. Skip TSA. Keep your schedule.

Ascend for Business

Ascend for Business replaces full-day travel with a simple, repeatable experience for companies moving between Tampa and South Florida.

Leadership teams arrive at a private lobby, board quickly, fly quietly, and land closer to where they’re going, changing hours behind the wheel to minutes in the air.

50-minute private shuttle flights
No TSA or commercial terminals
Predictable weekly schedules
Pleasant cabin to work or decompress
Ground transportation available directly on the tarmac
Corporate pricing and seat pack models

Ascend for Business is designed for companies with recurring travel between Tampa and South Florida, including leadership teams, founders and partners, medical groups, real estate firms, and finance or investment teams.

If this corridor is part of your regular workflow, Ascend for Business is built for you.

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Woman on phone sitting on a leather couch with a laptop and coffee nearby.

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Flight Schedule

Monday & Tuesday

Fort Lauderdale → Tampa

7:00 AM

Tampa → Fort Lauderdale

9:00 AM

Thursday & Friday

Fort Lauderdale → Tampa

2:00 PM

Tampa → Fort Lauderdale

4:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale Terminal

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
5520 NW 21st Terrace, Hangar 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tampa Terminal

Sheltair Aviation TPA
4751 Jim Walter Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607

Skip the commercial terminals and arrive through exclusive private terminals at both locations.

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Pricing Overview

Simple, all-in, pack-based pricing

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Program Overview

Ascend for Business is a private aviation program designed for corporate travelers, offering scheduled shuttle flights between Tampa and South Florida. It provides a faster, more efficient alternative to commercial travel, built around business schedules and productivity.
Flights are approximately 50 minutes, turning what is typically a full day of travel into a quick, seamless trip.
Ascend eliminates the biggest pain points of commercial travel. No TSA, no delays from crowded airports, and no rigid schedules. Instead, you get a predictable, streamlined experience designed around your time.
Ascend for Business is ideal for executives, leadership teams, and professionals who regularly travel between Tampa and South Florida and want to save time, reduce travel stress, and stay productive.
No. While designed for corporate teams, Ascend for Business is also ideal for individual professionals and small teams who travel frequently between Tampa and South Florida.

Flight Experience

The cabin is designed to be quiet, comfortable, and productive, giving you the ability to work, take calls, or simply relax during the flight.
Yes. Guests can enjoy fresh bites and beverages prior to departure while relaxing in the private terminal.

Scheduling & Logistics

Flights operate out of private terminals, allowing you to avoid commercial airports entirely and enjoy a smooth, stress-free departure experience.
All flights depart from our private Ascend terminal at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), located at: 5520 NW 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
All Tampa departures and arrivals will occur at the Sheltair private terminal at Tampa International Airport (TPA), with a seamless transition from aircraft to ground transportation.
You can arrive just 15 minutes before departure. There’s no TSA, no long lines, and no crowded terminals, making the process quick and efficient.

Check-In & Airport Experience

A valid photo ID is required at check-in. Our team will greet you upon arrival and guide you through the process.
Check-in is quick and effortless. You’ll be personally greeted by our team and escorted through a smooth boarding process without the usual airport delays.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking is available for all Ascend guests, making your arrival and departure completely seamless.

Pricing & Booking

The program offers corporate pricing as well as seat pack options, allowing businesses to purchase flights in advance for consistent, predictable travel costs.
The program offers corporate pricing as well as seat pack options, allowing businesses to purchase flights in advance for consistent, predictable travel costs.

Ground Transportation

Yes. Transportation can be coordinated in advance, with options like car rentals waiting on the tarmac, so you can move directly from plane to meeting.

Luggage & Special Items

Absolutely. If you plan to bring items larger than standard luggage, just let us know in advance so we can make the proper arrangements.

Support & Concierge Services

Our team is available to assist with any requests. You can call us at (954) 771-0330, Option 2 for personalized support.
Yes. If there’s anything we can arrange ahead of time to enhance your experience, our team is happy to coordinate it for you.

Redefining Business Travel in Florida

I had the opportunity and privilege to travel on Makers Air inaugural flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Tampa. As a full-service business law firm, Kelley Kronenberg serves clients throughout the state, and we have offices in 10 Florida markets, including Tampa. Makers Air, Jessica Cohen, Sarah Swainson and their entire team made it an incredible experience from start to finish. We departed FE at 7AM, no TSA hassles to deal with, we had a great lounge to get work done pre-flight, and arrived in Tampa shortly after 8. Plus, I had great travel partners to Tampa in Kimberly L. and Katelyn Tolzien!

– Doug Cohen, President of Strategic Corporate Relations

Connections Done Right

When your regularly scheduled domestic flight is delayed and you get home at 2am. But your private flight with Ascend via Makers Air at 6am is on time and as luxurious as it sounds, you never complain! Thank you Jessica Cohen for the wonderful flight to #tampa. A fabulous morning spent with Doug Cohen and Katelyn Tolzien! South Florida Business & Wealth and Lifestyle Media Group, LLC are proud partners! #connectionsdoneright

– Kimberly Leon Sarni, Managing Director at South Florida Business & Wealth

Effortless Travel from Start to Finish

Some mornings are worth the early wake-up. I had the opportunity to join the inaugural Ascend via Makers Air flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Tampa, and it was such a seamless and elevated experience from start to finish. From pulling up to valet, enjoying the beautiful Ascend lounge, and walking onto the plane within minutes, it truly redefines what business travel can look like. It's exciting to see companies like Makers Air, a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, continuing to elevate connectivity and make doing business in Broward County even more accessible. Thank you to Jessica Cohen, Sarah Swainson, Jennifer Valencia and the entire Makers Air team for an incredible experience and great start to the week alongside Doug Cohen and Kimberly L.

– Katelyn Tolzien, Director of Investor Relations for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

Start With a Conversation

For corporate teams that value speed and reliability, Ascend for Business is for you.

Ascend for Business corporate seat pack programs offer annual commitments with real savings, flexible usage and transferrable seats designed around the way your business actually moves.

Share a few details about your company and travel needs and our team will be in touch with program options, access levels and next steps.

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