Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Ramps Up with FlightCar

FlightCar (www.flightcar.com), what the company calls “the world’s first peer-to-peer car sharing company to operate at airports,” has expanded operations to include Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

FlightCar, which already operates in seven other major U.S. cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Dallas, enables its customers to enjoy free airport parking and other benefits by renting out their unused cars to other approved members.

The company has seen marked growth in the past year since its launch and has the financial backing and endorsement of many high-profile investors, including GGV Capital, General Catalyst Partners, Airbnb Co-Founder Brian Chesky, and Seacrest Global Group.

Travelers can expect to see FlightCar opening in more cities across the nation in the near future.

Here’s how it works: Customers get the benefit of free airport parking and a car wash – even if FlightCar does not rent out their vehicle. For renters, FlightCar’s fees are consistently 40-50% lower than those of typical rental car companies.

Additionally, FlightCar insures each vehicle for up to $1M on property and liability, offering protection for owners and renters alike.

Kevin Petrovic, FlightCar Co-Founder & President, clarified, “If you park your vehicle with FlightCar, you are completely covered. There is no deductible. Your personal insurance coverage is never on the hook. We cover $1,000,000 in liability for you, per incident, and that is primary coverage in case of any incident. We also cover the full value of the car in case of collision/damage, and that is also primary, with no deductible.”

Category: General Update, Vehicles