After Air France, Delta, La Compagnie and United, French Bee arrives on the Paris-New York route this summer. The low-cost carrier will connect Orly to Newark Liberty airport International to New York with three direct flights a week in July.
From August, it will operate four direct flights a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. All these flights will be operated by Airbus A350-900. In the longer term, the airline plans to switch to a daily frequency.
New technologies across the board
The initial launch of the Paris-Orly - New York was scheduled for 10 June 2020. It has been postponed due to the health crisis. The carrier has indicated that its introductory price for a single ticket will be €139.
The aircraft will leave Paris Orly at 6.45pm for arrival at Newark Liberty at 9pm. On the return leg, French bee's Airbus A350 will fly from Newark at 10.55pm. Arrival at Paris Orly is scheduled for 12.20pm the following day..
Flights are operated in Airbus A350-900This is one of the most comfortable and environmentally-friendly aircraft available for transatlantic flights. "Fuel consumption per passenger per 100km travelled is around 2 litres, making this long-haul aircraft one of the most efficient on the market. This makes this long-haul aircraft one of the most efficient on the market". explains Marc Rochet, Chairman of French Bee.
The most modern technologies are at the service of passenger comfort. All aircraft in the French Bee fleet offer an internet connection with a speed of 20 megabytes. Passengers can choose from three packages, depending on their needs.
For business passengers, there is a "comfort pack. It includes an upgrade, access to a lounge and priority boarding and disembarkation. Finally, French Bee also offers a train + plane offer in cooperation with SNCF. The combined fare is valid for 15 TGV destinations throughout France.
