Indy's Airbus Service From Iad

[Slave2theGrind]

Independence Air's Airbus Service From Washington Dulles to Tampa and Orlando Starts Tomorrow; New Airbus Destination: WEST PALM BEACH to Begin February 1st
Monday November 22, 12:00 pm ET

DULLES, Va., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Low-fare airline Independence Air (Nasdaq: FLYI - News) announced it has received final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin flight operations with its new Airbus A319 aircraft. The first two 132-passenger A319s will begin nonstop service tomorrow morning from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tampa and Orlando. Another A319 is scheduled to begin flying in December, nine more are expected to go into service during the first half of 2005, and 16 others are scheduled for delivery in 2006 and 2007. <LI>(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/DCW018LOGO-a )

Independence Air Chairman and CEO Kerry Skeen said, "We are very proud to be able to offer these brand new Airbus aircraft to our customers. This means that low-fare service to a number of destinations in Florida -- and eventually, cities all across America -- will become part of the Independence Air route network."

The schedules to Tampa and Orlando each include three low-fare non-stops from Washington Dulles. On December 21st, the Orlando schedule will be expanded to five daily non-stop flights.

NEW West Palm Beach Service

In addition, Independence Air is announcing that new Airbus service from Washington Dulles to Florida's Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) will begin February 1st. The schedule to West Palm Beach will include three daily low-fare non-stop roundtrip flights.

As a way to celebrate the new service, Independence Air is offering introductory advance purchase internet fares of just $59 non-stop to/from Washington, and $79 to/from any scheduled connecting city served by Independence Air. Travel to/from West Palm Beach at these fares must be booked by December 6, 2004. The simple Independence Air fare sale rules are seen below. Complete details are available at FLYi.com.

The Independence Air system currently includes low-fare service to a total of 40 destinations. The Independence Air hub at Washington Dulles is 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 February 1, 2005 Washington, DC Dulles to/from Palm Beach International Airport Dulles to West Palm Beach West Palm Beach to Dulles Departs Arrives Departs Arrives 9:20a 11:58a 6:10a 8:35a 3:25p 5:58p 12:40p 3:05p 8:45p 11:18p 6:40p 9:05p

Independence Air sale fare rules:

Fares are one-way and require Internet purchase, are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. Travel must be booked by 12/06/04. Fares are non-refundable but reservations may be changed prior to departure for a $25 fee plus any applicable difference in fare. One-way fares do not include segment fees of up to $6.20 (a segment is one takeoff and one landing), the September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 and Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00. Fares are subject to change without notice. For full details and restrictions of the fare sale, please visit FLYi.com.

Independence Air, the "i" logo mark, FLYi.com and Go Your Own Way are service marks of Independence Air, Inc.





Source: Independence Air

 

[Bravo F/O]

Congratulations to Independence Air!!!…I do hope the A319’s help out your financial situation. How are the loads going into MCO/TPA?



Flew on the CRJ’s from BDL to IAD and there were only two open seats available on the flight. Hope it continues for you.

 

[CRJ_Driver]

Loads doing well

The loads at IA are doing much better. I think we are at a 85% + load factor during the Thanksgiving week. Word of mouth is catching on which is great.

IA may be getting their financials in place and thats a good thing since I have an equity investment in the company, however, when taking a left winger union point of view..I'll say...by deferring the 10 A319's till 2007...and the new rumor of an additional 15 CRJ's leaving the property..I'd say even more furloughs (in addition to the ones coming this DEC-MAR) are in store...which suc*s.

Any thoughts from fellow BlueRidgers?

 

[House_X]

The loads at IA are doing much better. I think we are at a 85% + load factor during the Thanksgiving week. Word of mouth is catching on which is great.

IA may be getting their financials in place and thats a good thing since I have an equity investment in the company, however, when taking a left winger union point of view..I'll say...by deferring the 10 A319's till 2007...and the new rumor of an additional 15 CRJ's leaving the property..I'd say even more furloughs (in addition to the ones coming this DEC-MAR) are in store...which suc*s.

Any thoughts from fellow BlueRidgers?

Yep...updating my logbook as we speak...if AWAC goes busts, and you include our furloughs, that's a lot of regional guys/gals on the street.

I think our loads spike up on weekends/holidays then goes back down. Even w/ a full boat, i'm wondering if we're actually making any money. Have you seen our ticket prices???...jeeez...why bother non-reving...