Direct To Newark
United Airlines has launched its new daily direct route between Findel Airport and Newark, located around 25km from Manhattan, starting from 2 April. The flight is operated with an Airbus A321 XLR, a next-generation aircraft designed specifically for longer-haul routes, and features 150 seats: 118 in Economy, 12 in Premium Plus, and 20 in Polaris Business Class.
With this new connection, passenger numbers at Findel are expected to rise steadily, placing additional demands on lux-Airport operations. Lorenzo di Loreto, COO at lux-Airport, acknowledges the added pressure, stating that they need to review the quality of their services. A new master plan has already been put in place, and the team is working on various improvements, particularly in operations and security.
Berny Ley, Vice President of the Union of Travel Agencies and Managing Director of Voyages Flammang, believes this direct link will increase the appeal of New York among Luxembourg travellers. He contends that the interest in New York is gradually returning, as the city has a new mayor, and the flight to Newark is right next to New York itself.
Fares for the new service start at around EUR800 for Economy with checked baggage, EUR3'000 for Premium Plus, and approximately EUR4'500 for Business Class, although ticket prices will vary depending on the travel date.