July 13, 2006

SkyEurope serving Illy Espresso on Board

Sky Europe, the Euro low cost airline, has introduced Italian Espresso and Cappuccinos on board so that you can taste the authentic Illy flavor while flying to your favorite Euro destinations. The system is designed for consistently great coffee. Made from nine varieties of Arabica beans, Illy unique leading-quality blend offers an unmistakable flavor and aroma, always constant in every cup and in any part of the world.

“We are continuing our process of expansion and internationalization, which allows us to export Italian style coffee culture. This new partnership allows us to reach a new public to whom offer a full experience that is gratifying to both the sentences and the spirit” said Andrea Illy, chairman and CEO of illycaffè S.p.A.

They are not the first to offer espresso on board, as Nespresso has been a supplier to numerous airlines around the world with their own capsule system.