New start-up airline launches tickets for first-ever flights from the UK this summer

GLOBAL Airlines is launching flights from two UK airports to New York later this year, with a VIP pre-sale access for seats underway.

Founded by entrepreneur James Asquith back in 2021, the start-up airline is ready to launch flights from Manchester and Glasgow in May.

The VIP pre-sale will give passengers the chance to reserve seats on its inaugural flights.

Passengers will then be able to book tickets 24 hours before they go on general sale via the website ga.flights.

Its first flight will depart Glasgow on May 15 before returning back from New York on May 19.

The airline's Manchester service will leave on May 21, returning to the UK from New York on May 25.

Global Airlines has partnered with Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly to run these flights.

The start-up airline currently has four AirbusA380s, working out to 471 seats, with more to be purchased.

Global Airlines states it will become the first new airline to own one of the superjumbos in eight years.

The large majority of A380s were put into storage during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new airline, which has previously promised to provide cheap long-haul flights, hopes to transport passengers back to the golden age of flying.

Founder James said he wants passengers to ‘feel a million dollars‘ when flying on their planes.

Asquith previously told the Times: “People are sick and tired of the service they get on current airlines. We will be better.“

In previous years, the airline founder promised a luxurious in-flight experience, with better food and drink served onboard.

It will also provide limited-edition amenity kits to all passengers, regardless of cabin class.

The airline is slated to serve Laurent-Perrier champagne, even for those flying in economy.

Global Airlines reportedly scrapped its premium economy seats last year.

The entrepreneur toldAviation Source News: “I’ve always been very much against having a Premium Economy cabin.

“I think it only financially benefits airlines most of the time. It’s great because it acts as a barrier for them between upgrades from economy to business. It’s not good for the passenger, however.”

The airline was slated to launch flights last year but was forced to delay operations until 2025 because its aircraft was not ready.

Details, such as ticket prices and the inside of the aircraft, have yet to be revealed.

Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic has also launched two new flights to exciting destinations departing from London Heathrow.

And Ryanair is set to launch five new routes from a UK airport just in time for summer holidays.