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Floridians who pay $1,250 a year can get priority hurricane evacuations on a private plane
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Laura Paddison, CNN , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The company, PriorityEvac, guarantees a flight to Atlanta on an Airbus A320 aircraft for up to two hurricanes per season.
A new company is offering private evacuation flights for Floridians in the event of a hurricane. For an annual fee of $1,250, members can secure a spot on a privately hired airplane to escape the storm. The company, PriorityEvac, guarantees a flight to Atlanta on an Airbus A320 aircraft for up to two hurricanes per season.
This service aims to provide a swift and hassle-free evacuation experience for its members. Further details about PriorityEvac and its services can be found through WXYZ Channel 7 news.
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Category: business Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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