French bee launches its first East Coast route between Newark (EWR) and Paris (ORY) on July 15. Three weekly flights increase to four flights per week in August. Fares start at $139 one way, departing Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, from EWR at 10:55 pm., and arriving in Paris the next day at 12:20 p.m. The flight departs ORY at 6:45 p.m. and arrives at Newark at 9 p.m.

“Paris is an attractive and highly sought-after destination for U.S. travelers, especially as EU borders have reopened to U.S. residents this summer. We are looking forward to opening this route and allowing our passengers to discover or rediscover the City of Lights. Being the first affordable nonstop route option from Newark to Paris-Orly, we are convinced that price remains a decisive factor. Thanks to our model and the unrivaled performance of our A350-900 fleet, we are able to offer flights at extremely competitive prices and always in optimal comfort conditions. We are ready to meet the competitive challenge of this New York-Paris route,” said Marc Rochet, chief executive officer, French bee.

French bee operates four Airbus A350s with 411 seats between two classes. Mood lighting mimics sunrise and sunset, and all seats include adjustable headrests, USB and electrical ports, headphone plugs and unlimited in-flight entertainment on extra-long HD touchscreens. Four WiFi packages are also on offer.