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When we decided to create a new airline, we wanted to start small, ensuring the highest level of service, and then grow from there. We selected our 757s from BA’s meticulously cared-for fleet. These planes are ideally suited for longer routes, making them perfect for connecting European capitals to New York City. (Which we plan to fly!)
There’s been a lot of thought and care put into our interiors and in-flight service. The planes lend themselves to a warm, welcoming experience, and each cabin—whether it’s business, premium, or economy class (more on the cabins in future posts!)—is designed for true comfort. With no more than 30 passengers per cabin, the crew takes great care of each passenger. (The phrase “spoil our passengers” actually came to mind.) And to Sam, I completely agree—legroom is important. There’s plenty of space for everyone.
We also know the importance of being conscious about the environment, and we’re constantly working to lessen our impact. A good example of this is the fact that we’ve reconfigured the planes to include winglets that increase fuel efficiency up to 5%. And through learning and adjusting our practices, we’re minimizing waste.
With our 757’s we intend to match the best of both worlds: personalized service and efficient operations.
Dale
January 31st, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Are you sure that this is a British Company? At least the British make some attempt to be European and speak to us Europeans in a language other than English? Where is your French blog – or even any information in French? Maybe you don’t need our Euros!
February 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 am
I would like to see This airline be an efficient one in other facets besides fuel, from recycling cans to employing home workers in positions where possible such as reservations agents and web site support, please do not contract these positions to call center companies in India or China and please take it easy on the phone prompts people do not like automation they like to speak to real people. Your customer service starts with these important functions and then continues to the check in process and the in-flight experience itself to claiming of luggage. I would like to see all of these functions handled by Open Skies Employees and not contracted out to other companies.
For potential customers such as Pascal I would assure you that based on the Airline’s choice of destination they will have language qualified crew as well as bi-lingual safety instruction cards and reading materials. As far as the blog not being in French well, had there been a French Blog and not a German Blog imagine the tyranny, as we all know how sensitive the German’s can be.
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
New airline, old planes….shame! You should look at what’s happening with the likes of Virgin Blue = New 737 700/800s all-round, no winglet fix needed. At least invest in some Dreamliners or give folks a descent 777-300ER.
If I’m on long haul I want 4 engines
February 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Bring It on, New Airline means more job’s.. And Boeing 757’s fantastic choice! I love the look of them! Oh as for the response from Frazzy, do they not realise that all the planes they say you should get have only 2 engines?? “Hello” And Virgin Blue started off with least Aircraft, even had one of Ansett’s.. So take no notice of them….
I would love the oppertunity for an interview, I’v been in the Aviation Industry for 13 years now, And still love flying and serving the puplic. Regards K
February 6th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
This looks very interesting, will you have a base at Heathrow?
I’m currently doing an engineering degree just up the road at Brunel, and am also of the viewpoint that a smaller company needs to be more entrepreneurial, and would be happy to take a non-paying job helping come up with ideas for the new business!
As for modifying older planes, there really is no problem, most people only want to see a modern looking plane (which the 757 is), and modern interiors (which I’m gathering you will have), so no problem in my book.
February 9th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Ok all these people who are just sayin 757’s are rubbish can get stuffed. BA are a great airline and i think they know what they are doing.”If I’m on long haul I want 4 engines” RUBBISH 767’s and 777’s are TWO ENGINED aircraft and they are used mostly for longhaul flights “At least invest in some Dreamliners or give folks a descent 777-300ER.” how stupid can u get you say for them to invest in TWO ENGINED aircraft and then go on to say you only do 4 engined.SPANNER!.BA will do a great job! the only thing is they should maybe do connector flights from like say Glasgow to brussels because there is great oppertunity for this to happen due to Brussels Airlines pullin out.Hope they do well and cant wait to fly with them. They should also have a pilot training scheme where they sponsor you to become a pilot:)
February 14th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Surely the people at OpenSkies know English grammar better than to write it ‘757’s’ rather than ‘757s’??????
February 18th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I hope that Openskies remain with the intention to put in service airplanes with three classes.
Especially here in Milan there is a large request of “full economy” tickets for businessmen and of first class tickets.
think that Milan is one of Luxury Capitals and we have a large amount of people who is willing to spend a lot for their confort while travelling to Milan.
Those of SIA have used their first 77W on Milan’s route due to the high demand of First and Full Economy requests rather than business ones.
March 20th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Is this the final colourscheme? Because I really think more could be done with the chosen corporate colours. I’m especially liking the grey and red tone clouds on the website… I’d love to see something along that theme on the fuselage!
January 14th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
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January 14th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
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