Business Weekly - Cambridge, UK

The Luton-based airline said that the aircraft, purchased from Thomsonfly, will create an additional return flight on its London Luton to New York Newark route after its fit-out including 102 beds.

Financing of the aircraft was via a sale and leaseback arrangement with Novus Capital, within the parameters of its business plan, the firm said.

“We have had significant customer demand for a second daily service and this will allow us to capture some of the afternoon transatlantic market out of London,” said chief executive, Lawrence Hunt.