# La Compagnie Düsseldorf-Newark flight expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-compagnie-dsseldorf-newark-flight-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-12T12:17:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. French boutique airline La Compagnie has announced plans to launch a new direct transatlantic service between Düsseldorf, Germany, and Newark Liberty International Airport in the spring of 2027. The route is expected to operate up to five times per week using Airbus A321neo LR aircraft. As an all-business-class carrier, the service will feature 76 seats configured into fully flat beds, high-speed Wi-Fi, and seasonal menus. Passengers will also have access to dedicated lounge facilities, including the Sky Lounge at Düsseldorf Airport and the Lounge&Co in Newark. The expansion aims to connect the Rhine-Ruhr economic region directly to the United States, noting the presence of over 1,700 American companies in North Rhine-Westphalia. While Condor currently operates a charter service from Düsseldorf to JFK, La Compagnie will provide a dedicated commercial connection. Reports suggest business-class round-trip fares may reach approximately 3,000 euros. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: La Compagnie to launch Newark-Düsseldorf direct flights in 2027 La Compagnie will launch direct business-class flights between Newark and Düsseldorf in spring 2027, using Airbus A321neo LR aircraft to connect the US and Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-compagnie-to-launch-newark-dsseldorf-direct-flights-in-2027 ### 2026-09-07: La Compagnie to launch Düsseldorf-Newark direct flights in 2027 La Compagnie will launch direct business-class flights between Düsseldorf and Newark starting April 2027, restoring transatlantic connections for the German city five times per week. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-compagnie-to-launch-dsseldorf-newark-nonstop-flights-in-2027 --- Cite as: La Compagnie Düsseldorf-Newark flight expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/la-compagnie-dsseldorf-newark-flight-expansion