After Miami and Montréal, Corsair is continuing its offensive on the North American market. The airline made it official on Tuesday: it will be flying to New York from 10 June 2020on a daily basis. L'Airbus A330-900 NEO Corsair, brand new and configured in three classes, including one new 20-seat Businesswill leaveOrly at 6pm to reach Newark at 8.25pm. On the return leg, the aircraft will take off from the New York airport at 10.45pm, arriving in Paris at midday. With this flight programme, Corsair's management is clearly targeting the business travel : " These schedules, which allow you to spend a full day in New York, are perfect for the business customers which will also benefit from the quality of the new Business class "The company's managers are quick to point out. Business travellers will also be able to stay connected during their transatlantic flight, the Airbus being equipped with WiFi with a 'full connectivity' offer. " The opening of New York is a natural step in our drive to expand our presence on the North American continent. "Pascal de Izaguirre, Chairman and CEO. " On this route, where the low-cost offer is abundant, Corsair will be the only alternative to the major airlines with a quality offer in three-class cabins. "he adds.
a phase of sustainable growth
Against the backdrop of Aigle Azur's receivership - attributed in particular to poor strategic choices on long-haul routes - Corsair's transatlantic expansion might seem daring. But the airline's management was keen to reassure the market a few days earlier, stressing: " Corsair benefits from a very solid financial situation and stability shareholder structure marked byIntro Aviation to arrive in March 2019" . Referring to " a phase of sustainable growth" management ensures: " All these projects are part of a coherent, controlled strategy, with the constant aim of providing customers with a reliable, high-quality service." .
The collapse of Aigle Azur has clearly not dampened the spirits of French airlines - quite the contrary. A few days after Corsair's announcementFrench Bee did the same, announcing the launch of a Paris-New York flight, from the same airports - Orly and Newark - on the same date of 10 JuneThe long-haul low-cost carrier, which already flies to San Francisco, will be based on a A350 XWB delivered just before the launch of the flight. " After a very successful year to San Francisco and French Polynesia, the opening of a second North American destination reinforces French bee's position as the leading low fare carrier between France and the United States.says Marc Rochet, Chairman of French bee.
