US Helicopter Adds Eos Airlines As Partner – Providing Service Between Manhattan and JFK Airport Terminal 4
NEW YORK, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — U.S. Helicopter Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Eos Airlines to provide helicopter service between Manhattan and JFK International Airport for Eos Guests traveling to or from London. US Helicopter offers 135 flights per week between Manhattan and JFK — from East 34 Street Heliport and from Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Eos has 44 flights per week between New York’s JFK and London’s Stansted Airport.
Guests reserving unrestricted tickets aboard Eos will be offered complimentary helicopter transfer from either heliport to/from JFK. At the heliports, TSA security screening and thru check-in of bags to London’s Stansted — will be completed. After a convenient eight-minute helicopter flight Guests will be greeted by an Eos Guide and escorted to the Lounge or directly to their flight.
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of US Helicopter, Donal McSullivan, commented, “The streamlined efficient and time-saving service provided by US Helicopter is a perfect fit with the Eos experience.” He continued, “Our clients are similar to those so well looked after by Eos — discerning travelers that appreciate quality and service.”
Reservations on US Helicopter can be made by visiting http://www.flyush.com/ or calling toll free 877-262-7676. From the UK call toll free +00-800-2727-6766.
“We are delighted to now offer the convenience of the US Helicopter 8 minute flight between Manhattan and JFK. Eos is not simply an airline, it’s a lifestyle choice,” commented Adam Komack, Chief Lifestyle Officer for Eos. “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.”
The new helicopter service complements other amenities offered by Eos such as limousines, day rooms, and Stansted Express train tickets. Reservations for Eos flights between New York and London may be obtained by calling (800) 598-2169, or may be reserved online at: http://www.eosairlines.com/.
About US Helicopter
US Helicopter (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) is the first scheduled airline helicopter service between Manhattan, JFK and Newark Airports in more than two decades. Presently, US Helicopter operates 135 weekly flights to/from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport or East 34th Street Heliport to JFK International Airport. Founded in 2003, US Helicopter provides scheduled, reliable, fast and affordable helicopter transportation designed to meet the needs of time- sensitive business travelers. All flights utilize state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-76 helicopters configured for eight passengers and staffed with two pilots. For more information please visit http://www.flyush.com/ or call 877-262-7676. From the UK, call toll free +00-800-2727-6766
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, N.J. 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 http://www.eosairlines.com/ or call (800) 598- 2169.
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U.S. Helicopter Corporation
CONTACT: Eric Dinehart of US Helicopter, +1-212-922-1366,edinehart@ushelicopter.net
Web site: http://www.flyush.com/http://www.eosairlines.com/