04-May-2010 9:38 AM

OpenSkies to celebrate its maiden flight from Paris to Washington D.C. on Monday, 03-May-2010

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03-May-2010 OpenSkies, the unique all business class airline builds upon its network of direct transatlantic flights with the opening of a new route between Paris and Washington D.C. Monday, May 3rd 2010.

In doing so, the company hopes to attract new customers, confirming its position in 2010 as an innovative and leading company in the business class airline sector.

A Boeing 757-200 entirely equipped with business class seats will take off from Orly South on Monday, May 3rd 2010 at noon. It will be the first direct flight to depart to Washington D.C. from Orly South.

"We are very proud to be able to offer our clients a new direct transatlantic route," said Dale Moss, CEO of OpenSkies. "This maiden flight is a strong symbol for the company, bringing about the first flight from Orly to Washington D.C., something that has never been done before. This is an important step forward, confirming our position as an innovative and flexible airline current within the market."

The unique configuration of the plane offers passengers enhanced comfort with only 64 seats on the plane; 40 are "Biz Seat" class, which provide the best comfort-price ratio in the transatlantic market, and "Biz Bed" class, offering 24 perfectly flat beds that recline 180 degrees in a private space.

An exceptional promotional offer to travel between Washington D.C. and Paris

To celebrate their launch, OpenSkies is offering its passengers an exceptional duo offer available in both business class cabins.*

A Biz Seat one way ticket from $1349* for 2 passengers

A Biz Bed one way ticket from $1999* for 2 passengers

OpenSkies, a smart, colorful and connected airline

Offering a special attention to detail, OpenSkies is a company in perpetual search of innovation, of which the values speak in three simple words; Smart, colorful and connected.

Reservations for OpenSkies flights are available through the call center (Tel: 1.866.581.3596), on the OpenSkies website (www.flyopenskies.com) and through travel agents.

OpenSkies Technical Documentation

Paris (Orly South)<>Washington D.C. (Dulles International Airport):

Aircraft:

Boeing 757-200 offering two tiers of business class

Aircraft Configuration:

64 all business class seats in a 2x2 configuration

Timetable:

Departure from Paris Orly South at 12H00 / Arriving at Washington Dulles 14H45 (local time)

Departure from Washington Dulles at 17H45 / Arriving at Paris Orly South at 07H40 + 1 day (local time)

Flights on Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.