Ladybird Jet Launches New Regional Shuttle Service Over Labor Day Weekend

Ladybird Jet Takes Off with Premium Regional Flights in Texas

Ladybird Jet, a new semi-private air shuttle co-founded by Michele Wilkinson and Devon Perry, will officially launch its operations over Labor Day weekend with scheduled flights between Fredericksburg and Dallas. The company plans to expand to Houston and other key Texas destinations in the near future.

The service is designed for travelers seeking a faster, more personalized alternative to traditional commercial flights. Departing from Fredericksburg’s Gillespie County Airport and Dallas’s Addison Airport, Ladybird Jet flights will run every Thursday and Sunday. The service offers a streamlined experience where passengers can bypass TSA lines, arrive minutes before departure, and receive concierge-level care.

“Ladybird Jet was born out of a need for efficient regional travel without the hassle of large commercial airports,” said Co-Founder Devon Perry. “Michele Wilkinson and I created this service to blend hospitality, precision, and time efficiency for our passengers.”

In addition to scheduled flights, Ladybird Jet will offer bespoke private charters and themed Wine Flights to popular destinations such as Hill Country and Napa Valley. The company’s model aims to appeal to both business travelers and leisure seekers, with a strong focus on regional hospitality, discretion, and comfort.

Initial service will begin with the Fredericksburg–Dallas route, followed by a Fredericksburg–Houston connection and broader charter offerings across Texas and beyond. Wilkinson described the mission as one of connection: “It’s about bringing people together—with style, speed, and a glass of wine waiting on the other side.”

Ladybird Jet enters the market as a refined alternative in the growing demand for flexible and upscale regional air travel across Texas.