US Airways (www.usairways.com) is introducing new in-flight perks in its Economy and Envoy classes of service on international flights.
Starting May 1, passengers traveling in the Economy cabin will receive complimentary headsets and complimentary wine with their main meal on flights to and from Europe, the Middle East and South America.
Earlier this month, the airline also expanded DineFresh, its premium chilled meal option paired with wine that has been available on trans-Atlantic flights departing its hubs at Philadelphia and Charlotte, N.C. since last August.
Now, that's also offered on select trans-Atlantic flights inbound to Philadelphia and Charlotte. DineFresh meals are priced at $21.99 and must be pre-ordered at least 24 hours prior to departure.
New Envoy Amenity Kits
In July, US Airways will introduce new amenity kits in Envoy, its international business class. The airline has teamed up with Red Flower, a New York-based, eco-friendly beauty and lifestyle brand, to create the kits.
Passengers traveling in Envoy will receive a soft classic jute-lined bag filled with delicately scented botanical products including Ocean moisturizing body lotion, Italian Blood Orange lip balm and an Italian Blood Orange facial towelette.
"As a world traveler, it brings me great joy and excitement to see Red Flower partnered with US Airways," says Red Flower founder Yael Alkalay. "Red Flower is a trendsetter in beauty and wellness, drawing inspiration from curative global traditions and the potent force of nature. We share our mission of creating extraordinary experiences with US Airways. Through this partnership, we hope to enhance and bring a sense of comfort, well-being and a lift of energy and spirit while traveling the skies."
In addition to the new Red Flower offerings, the amenity kit will contain socks, eyeshades, earplugs, tissues, a pen, toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash. .
"We've invested in improvements that will make international travel for business and leisure customers more comfortable and convenient," said Andrew Nocella, US Airways' senior vice president, marketing and planning "The enhancements were based on customer and employee feedback and are launching as we resume seasonal summer service to ten European cities and begin new service to Sao Paulo, Brazil."
In May, US Airways resumes daily seasonal service to Athens, Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Glasgow, Scotland; Lisbon, Portugal; Shannon, Ireland and Venice, Italy from Philadelphia.
Daily, seasonal service will also operate from the Charlotte hub to Dublin, Ireland; Madrid, Spain; Paris and Rome.
Additional seasonal frequencies are also being added to Frankfurt, Germany from both Philadelphia and Charlotte, giving customers a choice of four daily non-stop flights from the East Coast. The seasonal flights supplement existing year-round service to 12 destinations in Europe and the Middle East.
On June 8, US Airways will launch daily, non-stop year-round service to Sao Paulo, Brazil from Charlotte.
The enhancements in Envoy and economy follow a multi-million dollar investment in upgrades to US Airways' domestic First Class service and the addition of Gogo inflight internet on more than 90 percent of the US Airways fleet.
On April 1, the airline began offering customers in First Class a choice of snacks in addition to their meal on long-haul flights and a continental-style breakfast on the go that includes a yogurt smoothie, croissant, almond butter, jam and a mint on overnight long-haul flights.