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Press ReleaseSource: Independence Air
Independence Air Announces New Non-Stop Low-Fare Service From Knoxville and Columbia to Orlando
Tuesday August 17, 2:00 pm ET Also, Flight Schedule to Washington Is Increased From Five Cities: Burlington, Jacksonville, Louisville, Savannah and White Plains
DULLES, Va., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Low-fare airline Independence Air (Nasdaq: FLYI - News) announced today it will introduce new non-stop service from both Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning October 13, 2004. The schedules from Knoxville and Columbia will each include two daily non-stops to Orlando, with introductory 14-day advance purchase fares from both cities as low as $39 one way for tickets purchased at FLYi.com by August 27, 2004 for travel by January 15, 2005. Following the introductory fare period, fares between Knoxville and Orlando will range from $69-141 one way, and between Columbia and Orlando will range from $59-122 one way. Full details and restrictions are seen below in the simple Independence Air fare rules. <LI>(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/DCW018LOGO-a )
Independence Air Chairman and CEO Kerry Skeen said, "Community reaction to low-fare air service in both Knoxville and Columbia has been particularly enthusiastic, and we're excited to introduce non-stops to Orlando as another new way to expand our Independence Air schedule in both markets." He added, "We've said all along that our plan is to challenge the status quo in the airline industry, and today's announcement should be seen as another example of our mission to satisfy the increasing demand for low-fare service across America."
In addition to the new service to Orlando, Independence Air will increase its daily schedule of non-stop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and five cities, effective October 1, 2004: Burlington (BTV) 6 roundtrips (currently 5) Jacksonville (JAX) 8 roundtrips (currently 7) Savannah (SAV) 7 roundtrips (currently 6) White Plains (HPN) 6 roundtrips (currently 5) Louisville (SDF) 8 roundtrips (currently 6, service starts 8/23) (Louisville schedule will feature 7 roundtrips on Saturdays)
Internet users who visit FLYi.com, sign up for a free membership to the iCLUB frequent flyer program and book their trip by September 30, 2004 and complete their travel by December 31, 2004 will receive an additional $25 off their first round-trip even these low sale fares. For full details and restrictions of the $25 off iCLUB promotion please see FLYi.com.
The Independence Air system continues to grow with four new destinations still to be added in August, one on September 1st, two more on October 1st, and one more on October 13th for a total of 38 cities. The Independence Air hub at Washington Dulles will offer over 300 daily departures by summer's end, making it the largest low-fare hub in America in terms of total departures. The company employs approximately 4,700 aviation professionals. For more information about FLYi, Inc. and Independence Air, please visit our website at FLYi.com.
Independence Air is the low-fare airline that makes travel fast and easy for its customers with a customer-first attitude, innovative thinking and a willingness to challenge the status quo. INDEPENDENCE AIR FLIGHT SCHEDULE Effective October 13, 2004 Knoxville, TN to/from Orlando International Airport Knoxville to Orlando Orlando to Knoxville Departs Arrives Departs Arrives 7:00a 8:45a 1:00p 2:40p 3:10p 4:55p 9:15p 10:55p Columbia, SC to/from Orlando International Airport Columbia to Orlando Orlando to Columbia Departs Arrives Departs Arrives 11:05a 12:30p 9:15a 10:35a 7:20p 8:45p 5:30p 6:50p
Simple Independence Air fare rules: All fares are one-way and non- refundable but reservations may be changed for a $25 fee plus any applicable difference in fare. Introductory fares and the lowest fares require a 14-day advance Internet purchase, are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fares sold via 800-FLY-FLYi are $5.00 higher. One-way fares from Knoxville and Columbia to Orlando do not include segment fees of up to $3.10, the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 and PFCs of up to $4.50. Fares are subject to change without notice. For full details and restrictions please visit FLYi.com.
Independence Air, the "i" logo mark, FLYi.com and Go Your Own Way are service marks of FLYi, Inc.
Source: Independence Air
Press ReleaseSource: Independence Air
Independence Air Announces New Non-Stop Low-Fare Service From Knoxville and Columbia to Orlando
Tuesday August 17, 2:00 pm ET Also, Flight Schedule to Washington Is Increased From Five Cities: Burlington, Jacksonville, Louisville, Savannah and White Plains
DULLES, Va., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Low-fare airline Independence Air (Nasdaq: FLYI - News) announced today it will introduce new non-stop service from both Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning October 13, 2004. The schedules from Knoxville and Columbia will each include two daily non-stops to Orlando, with introductory 14-day advance purchase fares from both cities as low as $39 one way for tickets purchased at FLYi.com by August 27, 2004 for travel by January 15, 2005. Following the introductory fare period, fares between Knoxville and Orlando will range from $69-141 one way, and between Columbia and Orlando will range from $59-122 one way. Full details and restrictions are seen below in the simple Independence Air fare rules. <LI>(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/DCW018LOGO-a )
Independence Air Chairman and CEO Kerry Skeen said, "Community reaction to low-fare air service in both Knoxville and Columbia has been particularly enthusiastic, and we're excited to introduce non-stops to Orlando as another new way to expand our Independence Air schedule in both markets." He added, "We've said all along that our plan is to challenge the status quo in the airline industry, and today's announcement should be seen as another example of our mission to satisfy the increasing demand for low-fare service across America."
In addition to the new service to Orlando, Independence Air will increase its daily schedule of non-stop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and five cities, effective October 1, 2004: Burlington (BTV) 6 roundtrips (currently 5) Jacksonville (JAX) 8 roundtrips (currently 7) Savannah (SAV) 7 roundtrips (currently 6) White Plains (HPN) 6 roundtrips (currently 5) Louisville (SDF) 8 roundtrips (currently 6, service starts 8/23) (Louisville schedule will feature 7 roundtrips on Saturdays)
Internet users who visit FLYi.com, sign up for a free membership to the iCLUB frequent flyer program and book their trip by September 30, 2004 and complete their travel by December 31, 2004 will receive an additional $25 off their first round-trip even these low sale fares. For full details and restrictions of the $25 off iCLUB promotion please see FLYi.com.
The Independence Air system continues to grow with four new destinations still to be added in August, one on September 1st, two more on October 1st, and one more on October 13th for a total of 38 cities. The Independence Air hub at Washington Dulles will offer over 300 daily departures by summer's end, making it the largest low-fare hub in America in terms of total departures. The company employs approximately 4,700 aviation professionals. For more information about FLYi, Inc. and Independence Air, please visit our website at FLYi.com.
Independence Air is the low-fare airline that makes travel fast and easy for its customers with a customer-first attitude, innovative thinking and a willingness to challenge the status quo. INDEPENDENCE AIR FLIGHT SCHEDULE Effective October 13, 2004 Knoxville, TN to/from Orlando International Airport Knoxville to Orlando Orlando to Knoxville Departs Arrives Departs Arrives 7:00a 8:45a 1:00p 2:40p 3:10p 4:55p 9:15p 10:55p Columbia, SC to/from Orlando International Airport Columbia to Orlando Orlando to Columbia Departs Arrives Departs Arrives 11:05a 12:30p 9:15a 10:35a 7:20p 8:45p 5:30p 6:50p
Simple Independence Air fare rules: All fares are one-way and non- refundable but reservations may be changed for a $25 fee plus any applicable difference in fare. Introductory fares and the lowest fares require a 14-day advance Internet purchase, are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fares sold via 800-FLY-FLYi are $5.00 higher. One-way fares from Knoxville and Columbia to Orlando do not include segment fees of up to $3.10, the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 and PFCs of up to $4.50. Fares are subject to change without notice. For full details and restrictions please visit FLYi.com.
Independence Air, the "i" logo mark, FLYi.com and Go Your Own Way are service marks of FLYi, Inc.
Source: Independence Air