Envoy relaunched by US Airways

Airline Industry Information,  April 3, 2008  

Tags: US Airways Group Inc.

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US Airways (NYSE:LCC) has announced the relaunch of its trans-Atlantic business class service, Envoy, which is available between US Airways' international gateways in Charlotte, North Carolina and Philadelphia and all 20 European airports served by the carrier.

The airline said that Envoy now provides a more personalised service, as well as a number of improvements to in-flight meals.

The carrier has introduced new menus including a choice of three entrees and one optional express meal. Evening flights to Europe now offer customers custom-made salads; fresh, local breads and dinner entrees including choice filets, fresh fish and chicken with light sauces.

In addition morning and early afternoon departures to the US will serve brunch onboard. Customers will be offered a selection of fresh fruit, appetizers including pan-fried crab cakes served with lime saffron creme fraiche, sweet and savoury breakfast and lunch entrees and a variety of desserts and cheeses.

Additional improvements to the Envoy service reportedly include new, fully adjustable near lie-flat seats on its Boeing 767 fleet, personal touch screen entertainment devices, and 110V AC in-seat power and generous stowage, including multiple literature pockets and personal water bottle holders.

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