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At Six-Months, Eos Airlines Continues to Innovate Introduces Curbside Escort Through Security for all Guests
Eos, The first premium airline serving transatlantic business travelers. (PRNewsFoto)
PURCHASE, NY USA 06/08/2005
Program Allows Fliers to Arrive up to 45 Minutes Prior to Departure for International Flight PURCHASE, N.Y., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- How would you feel about anairline whose staff meets you at the curb and escorts you through security?With business travelers increasingly frustrated by long lines at airports,from check-in to security -- one airline has decided to take action. Eos,the premium class airline that introduced the first commercial flight inthe skies featuring all "lie-flat" seating six months ago today, has raisedthe bar on service standards once again. Eos has announced that the airlinewill now greet each arriving guest curbside at JFK in New York and atStansted Airport, in London. Guests will be escorted to Eos' check-in, andthen personally escorted through fast-track security.
"Business travelers value time and productivity," said Dave Spurlock,Eos founder and chief executive officer. "At Eos," Spurlock continued,"we're committed to creating an entirely new level of service on the groundand in the air. We provide the ultimate in-flight environment for rest orwork -- while reducing the amount of time our guests spend on line inairports." Since its inception, Eos has offered a service for travelers who arerunning late for their flight -- giving them the option to call the airlineand be met at curbside. The curbside service proved so popular with fliersthat the airline decided to make it a standard offering for all guests. The expedited check-in and security process, which launches officiallyon April 18th, gives Eos guests the opportunity to arrive up to 45 minutesin advance of scheduled departure times to London or New York. Eos introduced a series of innovations in launching trans-atlanticservice between New York and London on October 18th, 2005, and businesstravelers are taking notice. The airline has now signed six of the top tenNew York-based financial institutions to contracts permitting corporatetravel on Eos. In addition, the airline's own customer surveys haverecorded an approval rating of more than 90% during Eos' first six monthsof operation. The Eos fleet consists of Boeing 757 Aircraft, specially configured tocarry 48 passengers -- with each passenger enjoying an extraordinary 21square foot personal suite, or "pod." Pods can be adjusted to allow forface-to-face meetings for 2 or 4 people, or for complete privacy -- witheach pod having its own aisle and window access and the ability to reclineto 100% horizontal position. In the "lie flat" position, beds extend to afull six and a half feet. With an extra spacious overhead compartment for virtually everytraveler, most luggage is simply carried on -- a real time savings -- withchecked luggage also retrieved fast on a flight carrying only 48passengers. Passengers benefit from further time savings in London -- astravelers move quickly through customs at Stansted Airport. In addition,guests purchasing published fares are met at Stansted by complimentary limofor the short trip into the city's financial district or other areas.Concierge service from Quintessentially is also available to all Eosguests, offering still more time savings and special access when planningfor reservations at top restaurants, sought after shows, VIP treatment atnightclubs, and more. About Eos Airlines Founded in March 2003, Eos is a new single class premium airlinededicated to serving the needs of the international business executivelooking for the ultimate in space, comfort, service and convenience. Withonly 48 seats on our Boeing 757's, Eos offers an experience that surpassesprivate jets for comfort and flexibility to work in groups or relax inprivate. We fly daily between New York and London. For more informationvisit http://www.eosairlines.com.
Eos, The first premium airline serving transatlantic business travelers. (PRNewsFoto)
PURCHASE, NY USA 06/08/2005
Program Allows Fliers to Arrive up to 45 Minutes Prior to Departure for International Flight PURCHASE, N.Y., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- How would you feel about anairline whose staff meets you at the curb and escorts you through security?With business travelers increasingly frustrated by long lines at airports,from check-in to security -- one airline has decided to take action. Eos,the premium class airline that introduced the first commercial flight inthe skies featuring all "lie-flat" seating six months ago today, has raisedthe bar on service standards once again. Eos has announced that the airlinewill now greet each arriving guest curbside at JFK in New York and atStansted Airport, in London. Guests will be escorted to Eos' check-in, andthen personally escorted through fast-track security.
"Business travelers value time and productivity," said Dave Spurlock,Eos founder and chief executive officer. "At Eos," Spurlock continued,"we're committed to creating an entirely new level of service on the groundand in the air. We provide the ultimate in-flight environment for rest orwork -- while reducing the amount of time our guests spend on line inairports." Since its inception, Eos has offered a service for travelers who arerunning late for their flight -- giving them the option to call the airlineand be met at curbside. The curbside service proved so popular with fliersthat the airline decided to make it a standard offering for all guests. The expedited check-in and security process, which launches officiallyon April 18th, gives Eos guests the opportunity to arrive up to 45 minutesin advance of scheduled departure times to London or New York. Eos introduced a series of innovations in launching trans-atlanticservice between New York and London on October 18th, 2005, and businesstravelers are taking notice. The airline has now signed six of the top tenNew York-based financial institutions to contracts permitting corporatetravel on Eos. In addition, the airline's own customer surveys haverecorded an approval rating of more than 90% during Eos' first six monthsof operation. The Eos fleet consists of Boeing 757 Aircraft, specially configured tocarry 48 passengers -- with each passenger enjoying an extraordinary 21square foot personal suite, or "pod." Pods can be adjusted to allow forface-to-face meetings for 2 or 4 people, or for complete privacy -- witheach pod having its own aisle and window access and the ability to reclineto 100% horizontal position. In the "lie flat" position, beds extend to afull six and a half feet. With an extra spacious overhead compartment for virtually everytraveler, most luggage is simply carried on -- a real time savings -- withchecked luggage also retrieved fast on a flight carrying only 48passengers. Passengers benefit from further time savings in London -- astravelers move quickly through customs at Stansted Airport. In addition,guests purchasing published fares are met at Stansted by complimentary limofor the short trip into the city's financial district or other areas.Concierge service from Quintessentially is also available to all Eosguests, offering still more time savings and special access when planningfor reservations at top restaurants, sought after shows, VIP treatment atnightclubs, and more. About Eos Airlines Founded in March 2003, Eos is a new single class premium airlinededicated to serving the needs of the international business executivelooking for the ultimate in space, comfort, service and convenience. Withonly 48 seats on our Boeing 757's, Eos offers an experience that surpassesprivate jets for comfort and flexibility to work in groups or relax inprivate. We fly daily between New York and London. For more informationvisit http://www.eosairlines.com.