There's a new way to fly out of Dallas: Called Ladybird Jet, it's a premium regional air shuttle service offering scheduled semi-private flights between Fredericksburg and Dallas, launching on August 28.

Ladybird Jet is a charter broker, and not a direct or indirect air carrier. They do not own or operate aircraft. All flights are operated by FAA-certified Part 135 air carriers who maintain full operational control. Ladybird Jet instead serves as an agent for the client or the air carrier.

The company was founded in Fredericksburg by Michele Wilkinson and Devon Perry, who've brought together their knowledge in entrepreneurialism and aviation.

"Ladybird Jet was born out of a need for efficient regional travel without the hassle of large commercial airports," Perry says in a statement. "Michele Wilkinson and I created this service to blend hospitality, precision, and time efficiency for our passengers."

Operating out of Fredericksburg's Gillespie County Airport (T82) and Addison Airport (ADS) in Dallas, Ladybird Jet will offer flights every Thursday and Sunday. The service is built around providing top-tier convenience—passengers can arrive minutes before takeoff, skip TSA lines, and enjoy concierge-level support.

Visiting the Fredericksburg wine country is a big theme. Instead of driving 4-1/2 hours on I-35, you can be hitting the wineries in an hour. Ladybird Jet also provides private charters and wine flights to Hill Country and Napa Valley.

Flight info
The inaugural route will be round-trip service from Dallas ⇄ Fredericksburg launching Labor Day weekend.

• The first flight leaves Dallas on August 28 at 2 pm, arrives at Fredericksburg at 3 pm.
• The flight then leaves Fredericksburg at 4 pm and returns to Dallas at 5 pm.

The plane seats eight people, and the round-trip airfare is $1,397.

Once they get Dallas locked down, they'll be adding a roundtrip from Houston ⇄ Fredericksburg in the fall, with service to Midland next.

As Ladybird Jet gears up for launch, the brand is focused on connecting local communities, supporting tourism, and redefining what it means to travel efficiently in the Lone Star State.

"It's about bringing people together—with style, speed, and a glass of wine waiting on the other side," adds Wilkinson.