New UK airline launches tickets for first ever transatlantic flight next month – with champagne in economy class
A NEW airline launching in the UK has released tickets for its very first flight taking off next month.
Global Airlines is gearing up for its very first transatlantic journey next month to the US with tickets finally on sale.
The maiden flight for Global Airlines will be from Glasgow to New York and tickets are now on sale.
Partnering with Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly to run the first two flights, a “Global Traveller” (economy class) return ticket is selling for £778 - almost double the price of other airlines.
While no other airline currently flies direct from Glasgow to New York City but Virgin is selling return economy tickets from Edinburgh for around £401 for the same dates.
This does not include checked baggage, however, unlike Global Airlines.
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If you wanted to splash out, then expect to pay £3,700 for business class while first costs £7,127.
However, Global Airlines claims their economy class will be a "balance of affordability and quality" where "comfort and value intertwine effortlessly."
Part of the airline's classier offering will include Laurent-Perrier champagne - even for those flying in economy.
As of this morning, the online seat map shows two of the eight first class seats already filled, according to .
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The Airbus A380 is scheduled to leave Glasgow at 11am on May 15, and will arrive at JFK Airport seven hours later.
The next flight leaves Manchester two days later, on May 21, for another four-day trip to New York.
The airline is hoping to eventually establish an entire transatlantic flight network.
Global Airlines was founded by passionate traveller James Asquith back in 2021.
James Asquith has promised a "return to the golden age of flying".
He has also claimed there'll be better food and drink on offer, as well as a more luxurious flying experience overall.
He told last summer: “People are sick and tired of the service they get on current airlines. We will be better.”
First-class ticket holders will be entitled to chauffeur-driven airport transfers along with “proper social space” on board.
Alongside 'affordable tickets', the airline previously told passengers that they will "feel a million dollars" when flying on their planes.
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