Summary
- La Compagnie, a business class airline based in Paris, is expanding its network by offering seasonal service to the Caribbean, starting on November 26.
- The airline has partnered with E. Clarke Travel to launch a new program called Travel In Style Journeys, providing travelers with luxurious accommodation and exclusive amenities.
- In addition to the Caribbean service, La Compagnie has previously offered an around-the-world cruise, complete with high-quality in-flight amenities and unique travel plans at each destination.
The Paris, France-based airline offering only business class flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and airports across Europe has announced it would expand its network. The airline, La Compagnie, released a statement on July 26 stating it would be offering seasonal service to the Caribbean. The flight will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A321neo, which includes 76 fully flat beds.
Partnership with a travel agency
The airline is partnering with E. Clarke Travel, which is a family-owned travel agency, to launch a brand-new program in the Caribbean Islands. The exclusive new program, which is called Travel In Style Journeys, offers travelers new opportunities in the Caribbean.
Photo: La Compagnie
La Compagnie will operate a seasonal service beginning on November 26 and lasting until April 14 of next year. The weekly service will transport passengers from Newark Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten. The nonstop service is operating once a week on each Sunday. La Compagnie will transport passengers from Newark to St. Maarten in the morning, and the flight will return to Newark the same afternoon.
The Chief Executive Officer of La Compagnie, Christian Vernet, spoke about the newly established fly route. He said,
“These new flights to St. Maarten are an exciting development for La Compagnie as they mark our official entry into the Caribbean market. With leisure travel expected to remain strong, we’re thrilled to partner with Travel in Style Journeys to offer an effortless path to some of the destination’s most sought-after islands.”
The travelers will be able to take advantage of week-long stays in luxurious hotels and villas provided by E. Clarke Travel. The travel agency offers various places to stay in St. Maarten, Anguilla, and Saint Barth. Additionally, the flights and hotel stays are coordinated along with other trip details, including exclusive amenities and a private concierge service to assist in providing upscale accommodation for travelers.
Photo: La Compagnie
The Chief Executive Officer of E. Clark Travel, Wahid Essafi, spoke about the new opportunity. Essafi said,
“We, at E. Clarke Travel, are always looking for ways to better serve our clients. With Travel In Style Journeys and La Compagnie, we are creating a corridor of comfort and trust to bring our existing clients as well as new clients from New York to St. Maarten and beyond.”
La Compagnie continues offering new opportunities for travelers
The French airline has offered other unique services to entice travelers to fly on the airline. Early last year, the airline began offering an around-the-world cruise. The all-inclusive tour stopped at various destinations across the globe, including Rio de Janeiro, Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Fiji, Singapore, Hanoi, and Dubai, before returning to Paris. Each stay has a unique travel plan to explore the area. The tour cost €39,000 ($43,000) and included stays at five-star hotels at each stop.
Along the way, passengers could take advantage of the ultra-soft mattress toppers, free WiFi, and large-screen entertainment systems on the flight. While flying, the airline also offered hand-picked meal options from a Michelin-star chef and wine selections chosen by a sommelier.
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