U.S. Helicopter Corp. "held a number of joint sessions with American Airlines' high-end corporate accounts

and was granted access to [the carrier's] frequent traveler database," the company said in a recent Securities & Exchange Commission filing. Separately, New York travel agency Ovation Travel Group said it would offer free U.S. Helicopter service to clients booking premium fares with American. These and other sales initiatives are designed to support U.S. Helicopter's initial services from Manhattan heliports to the New York area's three major airports; it is considering services in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington. Fares range to $159, but negotiated discounts for large corporate clients and travel agencies are in the mix.