Surf Air is a US commuter airline that offers scheduled flights within the US and Europe. The airline is based at Santa Monica Municipal (SMO) and offers commuter flights both within California and Texas. Unlike traditional scheduled airlines, Surf Air sells its flights on a membership/subscription basis. For example, one of the airline's most popular plans charges passengers a monthly subscription and in return, they can book an unlimited number of flights on the airline.

Surf Air was founded in 2013 and initially flew only commuter flights within California. In 2017, it launched flights within Texas and later launched flights within Europe. However, the airline's European venture didn't last long and it decided to stop flying in Europe and focus solely on California and Texas shortly after launch. This was short-lived and in March 2018, Surf Air announced its routes in Europe would launch again with10 new routes added.

The airline doesn't operate its own flights or fly any of its planes. All of its flights are operated by third-party airlines such as Encompass Aviation, JSX and Advanced Air. Surf Air provides these airlines with their own-branded aircraft, with the cabin crew trained to follow Surf Air's operational standards.

Memberships

Surf Air offers three different membership types to passengers

Surf Air Express

Surf Air Express is an annual membership that requires you to pay a lump sum each year. In return, passengers can enjoy low prices on fares, access to all of Surf Air's routes and additional member perks.

All-You-Can-Fly

All-You-Can-Fly is the airline's most popular membership program. Passengers pay a monthly subscription and are can fly as much as they want. It's great for passengers that are regularly flying.

Group

Group is a monthly subscription that allows unlimited travel for a group of people, with up to 10 flights per month. It's designed for companies and families to use to get the most out of the membership.