Since 2014, French airline La Compagnie has been offering flights from Paris-Orly and Milan Malpensa to Newark near New York with a complete business class configuration onboard their aircraft. You can currently cross the Atlantic twice for €1,477 with departure from Paris and or a little more from Milan. Departures are available from January 2026 through August 2026 from Paris and from December 2025 to May 2026 from Milan.
Our availability calendar highlights cheap dates in green. It will forward you to Skyscanner, where you can choose between being redirected to the cheapest online travel agency or to La Compagnie’s website (where tickets cost around €40 more).
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All connections are nonstop flights between Paris-Orly or Milan-Malpensa and Newark.
La Compagnie operates Airbus A321LR aircraft. This plane should give you a tremendous in-flight experience since it is equipped with the latest lie-flat seats and free unlimited Wi-Fi.
The new version of the French carriers’ business class looks like this:
La Compagnie will allow you to bring two pieces of hand luggage on board, weighing a maximum of 18 kg in total. Also included are two pieces of checked baggage, 32 kg each.
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$21 (~€19) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets at this price are on sale without an expiration date. You need to spend at least one night from Saturday to Sunday in New York to get the lowest fare. Departures are available from January 2026 through August 2026 from Paris and from December 2025 to May 2026 from Milan.
You can find dates and prices on Google Flights (instructions) and by using our availability calendar above. We recommend paying €40 more at the airline, instead of booking through online travel agencies at the cheapest price.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
As La Compagnie doesn’t belong to any alliance, you can only earn miles at its own frequent flyer program, where you’ll get 1 point in each direction.
You need 40 points to get either a one-way ticket in peak season or a return ticket in shoulder season. 5 points will earn you a free, oversized bag, You can find more information about their frequent flyer here.
Destination
Information & Tips for New York
New York City is famous for landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The city can be expensive, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, though budget options are available. The weather varies, with cold winters, hot summers, and mild spring and fall seasons. The best time to visit is usually in the spring or fall when the weather is most pleasant.
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Comments (2)
Hi thanks for your comprehensive information and great deals. Just noticed that the air train JFK ticket price is much higher than indicated, currently at 8.25$. Starting March 2024 it will be even higher at 8.50$.
Best Regards
Thanks Chris! I edited the block accordingly.