‘World's newest airline' slashes prices in half for first flight which is from Scotland
FLYING HIGH 'World's newest airline' slashes prices in half for first flight which is from Scotland
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PRICES for a brand new airline's inaugural flight have been slashed in half as it prepares to take off from bonnie Scotland.
Scots holidaymakers will be the first to experience a Global Airlines flight, departing from Glasgow to New York later this month.
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And prices for the flight to New York have been slashed in half
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And the British start-up firm is offering tickets for its maiden voyage aboard Airbus A380 jumbo jet at significantly reduced prices.
Originally priced at £778 for return economy tickets, fares have now been cut to £380.
Global Founder and CEO took to the social networking platform LinkedIn to announce the price reduction, writing: "£380 return!!! We love our Global Traveller cabin (economy) on the Global A380.
"If anyone wants to jump onboard for one of the next 'A380 Experience' flights to JFK flights this month, you can get economy tickets for just £380 return."
The first flight, chartered by Hi-Fly, will depart from Glasgow Airport for JFK on Thursday, May 15, at 11am and return back to Scotland at 8am on Monday, May 19.
So, for holidaymakers looking to enjoy a long weekend in the Big Apple without breaking the bank, this is a great last-minute deal.
A second flight from Manchester to JFK will also leave on May 21 and bring passengers back on May 25.
The airline promises a luxurious onboard experience, with completely refurbished cabins across Economy, Business, and First Class.
Passengers will receive exclusive "limited edition" amenity kits, and those travelling in Business or First Class will have access to a chauffeur-driven car service to the airport.
We previously told how their cabins even feature a 'Sky Pub'.
New airline lauching from the UK reveals onboard 'sky pub'
Last month, the airline gave passengers a first look at what to expect from their economy class cabin dubbed the Global Traveller.
Pictures from inside the aircraft show a 3-4-3 layout, meaning 10 seats per row.
The beige-coloured seats are topped off with a comfy red cushion.
And video footage shared by the airline shows someone walking up to the second deck of the double-decker plane, with an interior compartment that simply says 'Sky Pub'.
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