We had an extremely memorable trip to the Grand Canyon thanks to Maverick Airlines.
Our female pilot (#ladyboss) landed quite comfortably considering the high winds! Go girl!
My husband & I both had the Grand Canyon on our bucket list so I decided to make it happen.
We love Las Vegas so it was an easy segue once I discovered Maverick. They pick you up from your hotel via sprinter & drive you to a private airport. From there, you check in/weigh in & get ready to board! They offer restrooms, a small cafe & lots of souvenirs for purchase.
While flying over the Hoover Dam & the West Rim the pilots offer some bits of information & historical facts. It's fascinating & awesome to view from up high. They also invite guests to walk about the plane to get a view from different vantage's so all passengers can get a good luck.
The plane is a twin prop, no frills but I still found the seats more comfortable than SW.
Once you arrive, a sprinter takes you to two destinations: Bright Angel Lodge & Mather Point. They are incredible vistas & you have an hour or so to walk around & take it in.
If you are unsure if the GC is up your alley this is a great, abbreviated way to visit without the commitment to drive. It's also a pleasurable & leisurely way to make the trek from Vegas. I believe I read on the website you can opt to fly back on a different day, so fly in one day & return another which allows for even more flexibility. We loved using Maverick as it allowed us to maximize our time & check off the bucket list item. The Grand Canyon itself is as epic as you'd imagine. If the driving is holding you back check out Maverick!