Condor Airlines' Airbus A330neo flight #DE2454 from Frankfurt arrived in Vancouver 25APR for the start of the summer transatlantic travel season, when Condor will offer five flights weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) to its Frankfurt hub, with connections to 100+ destinations throughout Europe and beyond.
The A330neo will replace the previous generation of Boeing 767 aircraft.
The A330neo is the new version of the popular A330 widebody. It is the first aircraft in the world already certified for the regulatory reduction in CO2 emissions, which will be required by 2028.
“Vancouver is part of our growing network of gateways in Canada and our second market in the country to receive our new A330neo. It is truly a game-changer for Condor and for transatlantic travel, and we are thrilled to bring our next-generation aircraft to both business and leisure travelers in Vancouver,” said Mikko Turtiainen, director of sales, The Americas. “The response to the A330neo by the first guests to fly with us has been overwhelmingly positive, and we can’t wait to have travelers from British Columbia experience this modern, stylish, and sustainable aircraft.”
"The A330neo is an exciting aircraft and we’re pleased that Condor Airlines is now flying it on their Frankfurt service from Vancouver,” said Nathaniel Wong, Manager, Air Service Development at Vancouver International Airport. “We would like to thank Condor for their continued investment at YVR and look forward to the benefits of the A330neo for both passengers and our community by providing another transatlantic option for travelers and increased cargo capacity.”
Passenger Comfort Inflight
Condor’s A330neo will offer inflight passenger comfort and will accommodate 310 passengers, featuring 30 seats in Business, 64 seats in Premium Economy and 216 seats in Economy Class. The A330neo includes a whisper-quiet Airspace cabin, providing passengers with a high level of comfort, ambience, and design. This includes offering more personal space, larger overhead bins, a new lighting system, and the ability to offer the latest in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity.
Best-in-Class, New Business and Premium Economy Class
The new Condor Business Class offers 30 lie-flat (180-degree) seats in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access for all guests. The seat converts to a 76-inch long by 19-inch wide bed. Business Class guests have access to the latest movies, series, podcasts, and games, all accessible on a 17.3-inch screen in 4K mode, with touchscreen and remote control. The first row of Business Class will also feature 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. The “Prime Seats” include added in-flight amenities, a premium travel kit, inflight pyjamas and a premium snack basket.
In Premium Economy Class, guests enjoy more personal space thanks to a generous extra seat pitch of 35 inches and a greater backrest angle of up to six inches. In addition, the multi-adjustable headrest and footrest at every seat ensure a significantly more comfortable flight experience. Both the Premium Economy Class and Economy Class seats have 13.3-inch in-seat 4K monitors with touchscreens, which can be used to enjoy the extensive in-flight program. Condor’s A330neo features a 2-4-2 seating configuration in both classes.
A brand-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 wide range of films, series, and podcasts. Each seat has an extra holder for a mobile device, so streaming is also possible. In addition, personal Bluetooth headphones can be connected to the aircraft's in-flight entertainment system.
The cabin also features mood lighting in all three classes that can be individually adjusted to suit the time of day. This helps guests aboard to fall asleep easily and wake up more relaxed.
Along with Vancouver, this summer Condor will operate from a total of 18 North American cities to Frankfurt, including Toronto (YYZ), Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG) and Halifax (YHZ) in Canada and New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO), Boston (BOS), Baltimore (BWI), Miami, (MIA), Portland (PDX), Minneapolis (MSP), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), San Antonio (SAT), and Anchorage (ANC).
For more information, visit: https://www.condor.com/us
