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OpenSkies announce Washington route

10th February 2010 OpenSkies, the all business class offshoot from British Airways is launching a new route between is base at Paris Orly and Washington D.C. beginning May 3rd.

This new route adds to OpenSkies' established Paris Orly to New York.

As a subsidiary of British Airways, OpenSkies customers can accumulate points on their British Airways Executive Club.

By carrying only 72 passengers, OpenSkies gives every customer more convenience, comfort and personalized service. Passengers enjoy more room, as each aircraft features two cabins with no middle seats in a 2x2 seat configuration, which guarantees a window or aisle every time. Each OpenSkies flight experience offers two choices of seating – business bed [BIZ BED] or business seat [BIZ SEAT]:

BIZ BED is a private cabin with 12 seats and is the only business class available that offers seats that convert to completely flat beds (180° recline) on this route. Electronically controlled, these seats are equipped with universal power outlets and hold individual entertainment systems.

BIZ SEAT is a spacious cabin with 60 wide seats that recline to 140° with a 52" seat pitch. They are also equipped with universal outlets for personal computers electronics and supply power for the video-on-demand entertainment systems that contain over 50 hours of programming.
OpenSkies also ensures guests are taken care of well before they step on board, with business lounge access and simplified check-in with "fast track." Washington DC travelers flying on OpenSkies will also have access to British Airways’ Terraces Lounge, which is located in Concourse B of Dulles International Airport.

Tickets for the DC-Paris route go on sale February 9, and will be served by the OpenSkies’ B757-200 aircraft. OpenSkies will begin offering 5 flights per week between DC and Paris in May, and plans to increase the frequency of flights in the coming months.

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