A NEW UK airline has promised to make economy class passengers "feel like a million dollars" when they launch their services next year.
Global Airlines has acquired four Airbus A380s and is planning to launch flights between the London and America in spring 2024.
Although the airline promises to be low-cost, it's also aiming to provide a better service than its competitors, according to the entrepreneur who launched the company.
James Asquith, 34, has promised passengers a "return to the golden age of flying", claiming there'll be better food and drink on offer, as well as a more luxurious experience overall.
He told the Times: “People are sick and tired of the service they get on current airlines. We will be better.”
Part of the airline's classier offering will include Laurent-Perrier champagne, even for those flying in economy.
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Meanwhile, first-class ticket holders will be entitled to chauffeur-driven airport transfers and have a “proper social space” on board.
He continued: “Having a strong product in first class should filter down to economy, and make people in economy feel like a million dollars."
Before anyone can fly on the planes, the airline will first need approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and an air operator certificate (AOC).
It will also need to satisfy the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US that it is a safe airline.
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Some people have criticised Global, saying that buying the A380s, the biggest passenger plane available, is a bad idea, with smaller planes predicted to be used much more in the future of air travel.
Smaller planes are now capable of completing longer journeys at a fraction of the cost of larger planes, like the A380.
An aviation source told the Times, Global's vision was an "expensive pipe dream".
However, Asquith said the bigger planes will help him and Global deliver their luxury promises.
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In May, he said: "Our aspiration is to be the best way to fly and the A380 – with its unmatched levels of space, comfort and service – will be absolutely central to achieving that vision.
"The purchase of our first aircraft demonstrates that we are well on the way to launching Global.
"The next step is to overhaul and refit the aircraft to our high specification, providing our customers with the best experience in the sky today.
"Acquiring our aircraft rather than leasing showcases our commitment to financial security and resilience from day one."
He hopes that from next year, Global will be flying from Gatwick Airport to both Los Angeles and New York.
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Meanwhile, earlier this year, thousands of passengers were left stranded after UK airline Flybe closed, ceasing all flights.
And in February, Norwegian airline Flyr filed for bankruptcy.
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