From freeway to flight path: LA’s surprisingly cheap flying taxis will slash 90-minute commutes to just five

Traffic jams are sooo last year. Angelenos may soon be able to beat the city’s notorious highway gridlock — by taking to the skies. Archer Aviation is positioning itself as Los Angeles’ prime transit option ahead of the 2028 Olympics, offering short flights at costs roughly matching those of Uber Black. It’s fleet of battery-powered aircraft can cut a 90-minute road trip down to a 5-minute flight, according to Adam Goldstein, the company’s chief...