LA COMPAGNIE TO LAUNCH DIRECT ALL-BUSINESS-CLASS SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND DÜSSELDORF

The 100% Smart Business Class airline will introduce up to five weekly flights in S pring 2027, connecting New York with Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr region NEW YORK , Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- La Compagnie , the 100% Smart Business Class airline, today announced plans to launch nonstop service between New York's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) in Germany, beginning in Spring 2027. Operating up to five times weekly, the route will connect New York with Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr region, one of Europe's most important economic centers, providing a new premium option for transatlantic business and leisure travel. Upon launch, La Compagnie will be the only airline to offer nonstop service between New York and Düsseldorf. The new service responds to clear demand in North Rhine-Westphalia, a globally connected economic region with deep and longstanding ties to the U.S. Düsseldorf is one of the world's leading trade show destinations and a hub for international companies across fashion, telecommunications, life sciences, professional services and advanced manufacturing. More than 24,000 international companies are based in the state, including approximately 1,700 U.S. companies. The United States is also North Rhine-Westphalia's most important non-European export market, underscoring the value of direct service to New York. As the largest airport in Germany's most populous federal state, Düsseldorf Airport combines a strong local market with accessibility, efficiency and a premium airport environment. For leisure travelers, Düsseldorf offers art, architecture, shopping and gastronomy, while also serving as a convenient gateway to the Rhineland's historic towns, vineyards, castles and renowned river-cruise itineraries along the Rhine. The airport's proximity to the Netherlands and Belgium also makes the route an attractive option for travelers from neighboring regions. " Düsseldorf represents a natural next chapter in La Compagnie's development," said Christian Vernet, President and CEO of La Compagnie . "At the heart of one of Europe's most dynamic economic regions, with strong international businesses and longstanding ties to the United States, North Rhine-Westphalia is well suited to our unique all-business-class model. We look forward to welcoming travelers from the region on board, while also offering our American clientele a new and convenient gateway to Germany." " This connection is an exceptional fit for Düsseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia," explains Lars Redeligx, CEO of Düsseldorf Airport . "The United States is a key market for our state's economy, and New York is one of the world's most important travel destinations. La Compagnie is bringing a clearly defined product to our airport: nonstop, comfortable and designed for people who want to cross the Atlantic efficiently and in a relaxed way. The fact that this offer, unique in Germany, is launching in Düsseldorf says a great deal about the strength of our airport and our catchment area ." NEW YORK–DÜSSELDORF SERVICE Beginning in Spring 2027, La Compagnie will offer up to five weekly flights between New York and Düsseldorf during the summer season aboard a new Airbus A321neo LR. Schedule details and tickets are now available at LaCompagnie.com, through the airline's call center and via travel advisors. A SEAMLESS, ALL-BUSINESS-CLASS JOURNEY The Düsseldorf route will offer La Compagnie's signature end-to-end experience, from lounge access at departure to its intimate, exclusively business-class cabin. At Düsseldorf Airport, passengers will have access to the DUS Sky Lounge in Pier C. In Newark, La Compagnie guests can access Lounge&Co, the airline's recently renovated and dedicated private lounge. Aboard La Compagnie's Airbus A321neo aircraft, every seat converts into a fully flat bed. The experience also includes complimentary gate-to-gate unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art entertainment, a generous baggage allowance, seasonal menus created by renowned chefs and paired with French wines and Champagne, and amenity kits featuring Beau Domaine skincare, all designed to create a more enjoyable journey. CONTINUED GROWTH ACROSS THE ATLANTIC The Düsseldorf launch marks another significant milestone for La Compagnie, which has been redefining business-class travel since 2014. The airline currently connects Newark with Paris Orly, Nice Côte d'Azur and Milan Malpensa, and recently announced the extension of its New York–Nice service into the winter season for the first time. La Compagnie's route expansion will be supported by the planned arrival of a third Airbus A321neo LR in 2027, followed by a fourth Airbus A321neo XLR in 2028. As part of its commitment to more responsible air travel, the airline is investing in quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft designed to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 30% compared with its previous-generation fleet, placing them among the most efficient aircraft available for tr