IT'S OFFICIAL. Neos Air opens Milan New York connection.
Over the past few months we have been talking more and more about Neos Air, the company owned by tour operator Alpitour, and [...]
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In the past few months we have talked more and more about Neos Air, the airline owned by tour operator Alpitour, and today comes confirmation of the most delicious news: the Milan Malpensa - New York JFK connection takes off on June 27.
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Italy opened to non-essential travel for US tourists who will be able to fly to our country without quarantine, but with the protocol of covid-tested flights. The company already operates in this field with its connections with China and also applies the IATA travel pass protocol.
The new link
The route opened by Neos is very busy. The connection to New York is operational with the American "three sisters" (Delta, United and American Airlines) and with Emirates. Barring any surprises, it will not be operated by Alitalia, which currently flies to New York only from Fiumicino.
The flight is currently scheduled twice a week: Thursday and Sunday. Departure from Milan is scheduled for 12:20 p.m., arriving in New York at 2:50 p.m. Departure from the American airport is scheduled at 5:50 p.m.
The fleet
Neos has a total of six Boeing 787-9s: four are new, mentre two were flying for Norwegian .
The 787s are configured with economy and premium economy seats, for a total of 359 seats.
The rates
Prices start at €269.99 one way for an economy promo fare ticket and go up to €924.99 for a premium freedom fare ticket.
The fares are not very aggressive, we have seen in recent months offers to fly to business class also for less than 1,000, in which case Neos offers a round-trip ticket in economy for €540. While to fly premium with a semi-flexible ticket, the demand is nearly 1,000 euros.
In conclusion
The choice of Neos is certainly interesting, for the first time it will enter into direct competition with traditional airlines by moving away from the tourist routes it usually operates to feeder passengers to Alpitour facilities around the world and various charters.
The fleet is absolutely up to the task, the Dreamliners are among the most modern and efficient aircraft, starting from scratch right now is a gamble that can also be won especially if Alitalia is not added to the list.
