Eos launches New York chopper service

Travellers booking a return business class flight to New York with Eos Airlines can now take advantage of an innovative new helicopter service when flying back to the UK.

The premium-only carrier said that it had signed an agreement with US Helicopter to provide a service whereby passengers heading back to London from New York can fly via helicopter from Manhattan to JFK International Airport.

Holders of unrestricted tickets will be able to make use of the service from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport or the East 34th Street Heliport, which will take about eight minutes to get to the airport.

"As we grow, we will continue to provide products, services and experiences that authentically complement our guests' lifestyle before, during and after they travel on our planes," commented Adam Komack, chief lifestyle officer at Eos Airlines.

The carrier is set to launch a new route from Stansted Airport to New York Newark later this year.

• Exeter Airport toasts record-breaking month
• Air France tests mobile boarding passes
• Bmi doubles flights from London to Moscow
• British Airways business class check-in open at Terminal 5
• Gustav not as severe as first feared
• New Zealand celebrates 'top country' award
• Luton Airport invests in multilingual technology
• Airlines take action as Gustav approaches
• Terminal 5 hosts impromptu basketball match
• Airline collapse leaves 60,000 looking for transatlantic flights