EXCEL AIRWAYS, owned by the Libra Group and essentially a short haul holiday charter airline, is to go into the long-haul Caribbean market.
From November 2003, in association with the tour operator Golden Caribbean, Excel Airways will be introducing twice weekly services between Gatwick and the islands of Grenada, Tobago and St Kitts.
The Excel fleet will be increased with the introduction of Boeing 767-300 aircraft, which will operate in a three class configuration, Excel One, Excel Premium Economy and economy.
Excel One will feature a dedicated cabin of 24 club-style seats with a seat pitch of 45”.
It will be a proper first class operation with a baggage allowance of 40 kilos.
The Excel Premium Economy service will offer a dedicated cabin with 28 seats providing a 34” seat pitch, 40 kilo baggage allowance, complimentary head sets, drinks, hot meals with a choice of entree and hot and cold towel service are among the benefits.
The routes were previously operated by Monarch.
http://www.excelairways.com