Eos Airlines
Encyclopedia
Eos Airlines, Inc. was an American
all-business class airline
headquartered in Purchase, New York
, with its flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport
, New York
. On 26 April 2008 Eos Airlines announced their plans to file bankruptcy on their web site, announcing they would cease passenger operations after April 27.
. The company was initially named Atlantic Express and changed its name to Eos in 2005. Eos began operations between New York and London Stansted
on October 18, 2005. With the launch of their magazine "eosCLASS" in London on 13 March 2008, eos dropped 'Airlines' from their name and altered their slogan to become eos - Uncrowded. Uncompromising. UNAIRLINE. This change was unveiled by Adam Komack, Chief Lifestyle Officer.
and London Stansted Airport
, with between two and four daily flights. On June 20, 2007, the airline stated that it ranked fourth amongst the most frequently scheduled airlines on the New York City
-London
route.
In April 2007 the airline announced that routes from Stansted to Washington DC, Boston
, Los Angeles
, as well as two other destinations were set to begin within the next couple of years. It also had plans to begin flights from Miami to South America.
On October 18, 2007, Eos announced that it would begin flights from JFK to Paris, France and from Newark International Airport to Stansted in 2008. The airline had not revealed specific details of the Paris flight except that it would have begun in the fall. The Stansted to Newark flights were to begin on May 5, 2008. Eos was also planning to begin flights from Stansted to Dubai on July 6, 2008.
According to the Eos website, the airline was planning on launching up to 4 new routes in 2008.
Fleet average age was 12.7 years.
The airline operated its Boeing 757s in a 48-seat all-business class configuration. The seats had a fold-out table and a seating arrangement that allowed passengers to sit face-to-face to hold business meetings or dine together.
The launch of eosCLASS magazine revealed that, had Eos remained in operation, they would have expanded their fleet to 8 planes, with two added at the end of 2007, and two to follow in 2008.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
all-business class airline
Business class airline
A business class airline was an airline concept which emerged during the mid-first decade of the 21st century involving a number of airlines that operated all-business class services....
headquartered in Purchase, New York
Purchase, New York
Purchase, New York is a hamlet of the town of Harrison, in Westchester County. Its ZIP code is 10577. Its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, for Harrison could have as much land as he could ride in one day...
, with its flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in the borough of Queens in New York City, about southeast of Lower Manhattan. It is the busiest international air passenger gateway to the United States, handling more international traffic than any other airport in North...
, New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. On 26 April 2008 Eos Airlines announced their plans to file bankruptcy on their web site, announcing they would cease passenger operations after April 27.
History
The airline was founded in 2004 by Dave Spurlock, a former director of strategy at British AirwaysBritish Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
. The company was initially named Atlantic Express and changed its name to Eos in 2005. Eos began operations between New York and London Stansted
London Stansted Airport
-Cargo:-Statistics:-Infrastructure:-Terminal and satellite buildings:Stansted is the newest passenger airport of all the main London airports. The terminal is an oblong glass building, and is separated in to three areas: Check-in concourse, arrivals and departures...
on October 18, 2005. With the launch of their magazine "eosCLASS" in London on 13 March 2008, eos dropped 'Airlines' from their name and altered their slogan to become eos - Uncrowded. Uncompromising. UNAIRLINE. This change was unveiled by Adam Komack, Chief Lifestyle Officer.
Destinations
Eos Airlines operated a service between John F. Kennedy International AirportJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in the borough of Queens in New York City, about southeast of Lower Manhattan. It is the busiest international air passenger gateway to the United States, handling more international traffic than any other airport in North...
and London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport
-Cargo:-Statistics:-Infrastructure:-Terminal and satellite buildings:Stansted is the newest passenger airport of all the main London airports. The terminal is an oblong glass building, and is separated in to three areas: Check-in concourse, arrivals and departures...
, with between two and four daily flights. On June 20, 2007, the airline stated that it ranked fourth amongst the most frequently scheduled airlines on the New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
-London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
route.
In April 2007 the airline announced that routes from Stansted to Washington DC, Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, as well as two other destinations were set to begin within the next couple of years. It also had plans to begin flights from Miami to South America.
On October 18, 2007, Eos announced that it would begin flights from JFK to Paris, France and from Newark International Airport to Stansted in 2008. The airline had not revealed specific details of the Paris flight except that it would have begun in the fall. The Stansted to Newark flights were to begin on May 5, 2008. Eos was also planning to begin flights from Stansted to Dubai on July 6, 2008.
According to the Eos website, the airline was planning on launching up to 4 new routes in 2008.
- United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
- DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
(Dubai International AirportDubai International AirportDubai International Airport is an international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. It is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, southeast of Dubai...
)
- Dubai
- United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
- LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
(London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport-Cargo:-Statistics:-Infrastructure:-Terminal and satellite buildings:Stansted is the newest passenger airport of all the main London airports. The terminal is an oblong glass building, and is separated in to three areas: Check-in concourse, arrivals and departures...
)
- London
- United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
- New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
(John F. Kennedy International AirportJohn F. Kennedy International AirportJohn F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in the borough of Queens in New York City, about southeast of Lower Manhattan. It is the busiest international air passenger gateway to the United States, handling more international traffic than any other airport in North...
) - NewarkNewark, New JerseyNewark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
(Newark Liberty International AirportNewark Liberty International AirportNewark Liberty International Airport , first named Newark Metropolitan Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international airport within the city limits of both Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States...
)
- New York City
Fleet
The Eos Airlines fleet consisted of the following aircraft as of April 2008:- 6 Boeing 757-200Boeing 757The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Passenger versions of the twinjet have a capacity of 186 to 289 persons and a maximum range of , depending on variant and cabin configuration...
Fleet average age was 12.7 years.
The airline operated its Boeing 757s in a 48-seat all-business class configuration. The seats had a fold-out table and a seating arrangement that allowed passengers to sit face-to-face to hold business meetings or dine together.
The launch of eosCLASS magazine revealed that, had Eos remained in operation, they would have expanded their fleet to 8 planes, with two added at the end of 2007, and two to follow in 2008.
Awards
- 2007 Long-Haul Business Airline of the Year (2007 Business Travel World Awards)
- World's Leading Business Class Only Airline 2007 - World Travel Awards
- Most Punctual Airline between London and New York 2006 & 2007
- Eos Seat: Product Design Award 2006
Last Flight
The last scheduled flights flown by Eos Airlines were on April 28, 2008 Flight 6 (8:30pm) from JFK to STN and on April 28, 2008 Flights 3 (1:00pm) and 7 (6:30pm) from STN to JFK. The final flight was a charter, flight 9805, which departed STN on the evening of April 30, arriving at JFK a few minutes before midnight.External links
- Eos Airlines (Archive)
- Eos Airlines Fleet Detail