It was a bit of a crazy gamble, that of setting up an airline offering only one class on its planes: Business. Also inflated to dare to connect Paris to New York in such good conditions with a call price starting from… 1350 euros! And yet, ten years later, audacity continues to pay off. Not only is La Compagnie still there and now also serves the airports of Nice and Milan, but it is asserting its ambition more than ever and targeting new destinations with a third aircraft currently being acquired.
Self-proclaimed “boutique airline” in reference to human-sized “boutique hotels” which only offer a handful of rooms and unique experiences to their customers, La Compagnie can count on a staff that is both very professional and relaxed. . She also cultivates a pronounced taste for surprises.
So, beyond only offering 76 seats in an Airbus A321 Neo which, in traditional configuration, accommodates more than 200 passengers, this unique company plays it very relaxed. She does not hesitate to regularly offer original entertainment on board. It is thus possible to board and find yourself with writers like Marc Lévy or Philippe Labro, as seat neighbors, on the way to a literary fair in Manhattan. They will not hesitate to take part in a signing session when other authors take part in a writing workshop with the volunteer passengers. During another flight, some were able to participate in a philosophy masterclass with Raphaël Enthoven. But it’s not just literary people who are delighted during these mid-flight happenings. So, when a major cosmetics brand plays the game, on the occasion of the launch of a new product across the Atlantic, it takes pride in commissioning three therapists who will provide facial treatments, accompanied by a massage, to passengers. wanting to treat themselves to a break in well-being at an altitude of 30,000 feet. Unless you opt for a yoga class… The latest event was designed for epicureans and lovers of Bordeaux wines.
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The Company thus welcomed on board a Paris-New-York flight, the fine team from Château Petit Village, coming directly from Pomerol. As for the cuisine, it was star chef David Toutain who cooked up a top-notch meal for the passengers. The Company multiplies collaborations with the greatest chefs, in particular those who have a foot on both sides of the Atlantic. From the aperitif, to the starter, including the main course, the food and wine pairings were particularly careful. Very good mention for the vegetable cannelloni from Toutain which went brilliantly with “Le Petit” Petit-Village 2020. A very early and climatically contrasting vintage which also marks a new era with the arrival of the Moulin family at the head of the wine property.
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Those who don’t want to take part in the in-flight festivities can always rest in the seats that convert into a cozy bed. Or work thanks to the wifi on board which is free and unlimited. A very good point when most airlines charge for this service, even in Business class.
The Company has the particularity of leaving from Orly and arriving in New York at Newark, located only about twenty kilometers from Manhattan. These airports being on a human scale, customs and immigration formalities are completed in the blink of an eye and busy travelers appreciate this time saving. Facets that reflect the DNA of La Compagnie.
Thanks to an atypical business model, an ultimate service but above all not stuffy, this French nugget, adept at sidestepping, has brilliantly managed to stand out from the crowd.
Also read: La Compagnie: American skies for everyone!
2024-01-18 15:15:42
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