Wings Financial Takes Flight With Eos Airlines
Wings Financial Federal Credit Union today announced an agreement with Eos Airlines to offer a full range of financial products and services to the U.S.-based employees of the premium trans-Atlantic carrier. Eos is the fourth airline in six months to partner with Wings Financial on behalf of its employees.
“Eos is committed to delivering the Eos Class travel experience to their Guests and that dedication carries through to how they take care of their employees,” said Paul Parish, Wings Financial president and chief executive officer. “Eos employees deserve a financial services provider that understands their needs and challenges and shares their passion for exceptional service. We’re excited to be a part of their future and we’re committed to serving them wherever their travels take them.”
“Wings Financial knows the airline industry and it understands service,” said Anne Oommen, Eos Airlines benefits manager. “Their experience and expertise in these areas match our own and make this a great partnership that will benefit our U.S.-based employees on the ground and in the air.”
As part of the agreement, Wings Financial will begin promoting its products and services to Eos Airlines employees immediately. Wings Financial will also offer Eos Airlines employees a customized line of checks featuring Eos Airlines aircraft images.
Today’s announcement marks Wings Financial’s fourth airline partnership in recent months; in June, the credit union announced an agreement with JetBlue Airways; in July, unveiled a similar partnership with Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines and in October with Colgan Air.
About Wings Financial
Wings Financial Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a member-owned, full-service financial institution founded in 1938. The credit union serves more than 110,000 members around the world and has $1.8 billion in assets. It is the first credit union to be dedicated solely to those working within the air transportation industry in the United States.
About Eos Airlines
Eos provides single-class premium service in a class by itself — “Eos Class.” Eos was named “Best Long Haul Business Airline” at the 2007 Business Travel World Awards based on the strength of its dedicated employees, operational excellence and “uncrowded” guest experience. Eos flies the world’s only 757s outfitted with just 48 “suites,” each of which houses an award-winning 6’6″ fully-horizontal flat-bed and provides 21 square feet of personal space with unobstructed aisle access for every guest. Eos offers 44 flights per week between New York’s JFK Airport and London’s Stansted Airport with routes between Newark, New Jersey and Stansted, and JFK and Paris announced for 2008. Eos takes responsibility for the complete end-to-end experience of its guests. For more information, visit eosairlines.com or call 800.598.2169.