New direct helicopter service by La Compagnie makes travel to French Riviera seamless

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Business-class airline, La Compagnie has launched a partnership with Monegasque helicopter company, Monacair, to provide a quick and seamless connection for travellers to Monaco from Nice. In less than just 7 minutes, passengers can fly between Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) and Monaco Heliport (MCM) and avoid an otherwise traffic-heavy road transfer.

In May 2019, La Compagnie had launched a new seasonal route between New York and Nice, offering travellers direct access to the South of France during prime season.

Passengers will fly in brand-new Airbus H130 helicopters, with seating for six passengers in air-conditioned comfort and extra luggage room to boot. It’s the perfect way for business travellers – or any traveller – to optimize their stay in the Principality of Monaco, with fast track security and only 1.5 hours required before airplane departure in Nice. The Monacair helipad in Nice is located right next to the La Compagnie gate for a smooth and stress-free transfer to and from the airplane.

The new partnership also offers complimentary drop-off and pick-up service in VIP minivans for all La Compagnie flights booked from or to Monaco. The cost per traveller for a one-way helicopter flight between Nice and Monaco is U.S. dollars 170; cost per traveller for a round-trip flight is U.S. dollars 300.

Founded in 1988 by Stefano Casiraghi, Monacair specializes in high-quality and tailor-made services, and is the official suppler of helicopter transportation for H.S.H. Albert II, Prince of Monaco. Based at the Monaco Heliport, the company has operated more than 50 scheduled flights per day between Nice and Monaco since 2016.

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