Eos Now Accepting Reservations for its Daily Roundtrip Service between New York and London One-Class, Premium Airline Offers Guests Unique Travel Experience that Combines Superior Service with Unparalleled Cabin Space
PURCHASE, NY, September 22, 2005 - Eos, the first airline focused since inception exclusively on the transatlantic business traveler, today announced that it is currently accepting reservations for its daily roundtrip service between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Stansted (STN), with its inaugural flight slated for November 1. Eastbound flights will depart New York JFK at 7:05 p.m. and arrive London Stansted at 7:30 a.m.; westbound flights will depart London Stansted at 10:30 a.m. and arrive New York JFK at 1:29 p.m.
Eos today also announced pricing for its premium service, with a basic unrestricted round trip price of $6,500. For a limited time, Eos is offering a special introductory price of $5,000 round trip. Tickets and additional details are now available online at www.eosairlines.com.
The centerpiece of the Eos experience is embodied in the cabin configuration, innovative seat design and service attitude. The patented design, flexible configuration and staggered seating provide choices never before seen on commercial aircraft. The Eos cabin blends the exclusive feel of a top-tier international first class cabin with the privacy of a corporate jet. The Eos suite is designed to enhance the guest experience - whether they're working or relaxing. Each suite offers an unprecedented 21 square feet of personal space. For every guest a second seat is provided, allowing travelers to comfortably meet, work or dine together. Recognizing a traveler's need to arrive refreshed and revived, the Eos seat fully reclines into a private, 78-inch, flat bed and is accented with a cashmere blanket and Tempur-Pedic® pillow. In addition, each suite located adjacent to a window has direct floor-level access to the aisle for exceptional comfort and convenience.
Eos has paid particular attention to the details - no matter how big or small - from meals and snacks on demand, to accessible light and laptop outlets and generous carry-on capacity, to dedicated spare aircraft to ensure reliability for its guests.
The Eos vision is embodied in its philosophy of hiring team members who have the passion and energy to deliver an exceptional travel experience. Eos searched across a variety of consumer service oriented businesses as well as the airline industry for a specific service attitude in selecting its people. Eos has developed and provided customized service training on par with some of the finest luxury hotels in the world.
"Eos has focused from its inception on meeting the needs of discerning business travelers," said David Spurlock, founder and chief executive officer of Eos. "By combining sophisticated service, unparalleled comfort, and a distinct human touch, Eos takes stress and hassle out of flying and enables business travelers to make the best use of their flying time - to prepare for a meeting, work on a presentation, or simply relax and revive for what awaits them at their destination."
JFK/Stansted Route Offers Exceptional Convenience for Business Travelers
Eos will fly from New York JFK's Terminal 4, which recently underwent a $1.4 billion renovation to offer enhanced passenger facilities, consolidated ticketing and baggage operations, improved duty free and retail offerings and upgraded restaurants. JFK is conveniently located fifteen miles by highway from midtown Manhattan.
In the UK, Eos will fly from London Stansted, the fastest-growing major airport in Europe. Stansted's state-of-the-art, glass and steel terminal, designed by Sir Norman Foster, provides convenient check-in facilities and an array of retail shops, restaurants and bars. Operated by BAA, the world's leading airport company, Stansted is situated within easy reach of London's Canary Wharf business district and is approximately 36 miles from downtown London - a convenient, 45-minute trip via the Stansted Express rail service.
Beginning January 3, 2006, Eos will also offer a second daily flight between New York and London, departing New York JFK at 9:15 p.m., arriving London Stansted at 9:40 a.m.; and departing London Stansted at 4:15 p.m., arriving New York JFK at 7:14 p.m.
About Eos
Founded in March 2003, Eos is a privately held airline focused exclusively on the premium international traveler. For more information, please visit http://www.eosairlines.com or call 1-800-203-1949. Company regulatory filings with the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation are available online at http://dms.dot.gov/search/searchFormSimple.cfm. The Eos docket number is 19617.
