Condor operated the inaugural flight of its new Airbus A330neo aircraft from Frankfurt to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The German leisure airline plans to deploy an all-A330neo fleet on its long-haul flights by 2024.
The A330neo is the new version of the A330 widebody and will replace the previous generation of Boeing 767 aircraft. The switch will reduce Condor’s operating costs substantially, besides reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 percent, and noise pollution by up to 60 percent. The A330neo consumes just a half a gallon of fuel, per passenger, per 62 miles flown, which is well below the industry average. The planet-friendlier aircraft arrives just in time for the upcoming celebration of Earth Day in April and the start of the peak spring and summer transatlantic travel season, when Condor will offer daily, non-stop service from JFK to its Frankfurt hub.
Condor’s A330neo will accommodate 310 passengers, featuring 30 seats in business, 64 seats in premium economy and 216 seats in economy class. The A330neo has a quiet Airspace cabin, providing passengers with more personal space, larger overhead bins, a new lighting system and the ability to offer the latest in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity.
The new Condor business class offers 30, lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access for all guests. The seat converts to a bed that is 76 inches long and 19 inches wide. Business class guests will have access to the latest movies, series, podcasts and games, all accessible on a 17.3-inch screen in 4K mode. The first row of business class will also offer four “Prime Seats,” with added space large enough to accommodate two guests who wish to dine together and an extra-large, 24-inch entertainment screen.
A new feature awaits guests in all three classes: Condor’s new A330neo offers high-speed broadband internet and onboard connectivity. The latest in-flight entertainment technology provides a range of films, series and podcasts. Each seat has an extra holder for a mobile device, so that streaming is also possible. In addition, personal Bluetooth headphones can be connected to the aircraft’s in-flight-entertainment system. The cabin also has mood lighting in all three classes that can be individually adjusted to suit the time of day.
The new cabin product includes the “Condor Marina” and “Condor Earth” color schemes as well as subtle stripes as a recurring design element. This includes a striped badge on every seat, plus uniformly striped headrest covers in business and premium economy classes. This complements Condor’s new branding which is displayed on the exterior of each A330neo.
For more information, visit www.condor.com.
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