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RCG's Vacation Express Unit Offers 22 Flights per Week to Orlando
Monday March 15, 6:30 am ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2004--RCG (AMEX:RCG - News) announced today that its Vacation Express(TM) unit currently features a combined 22 charter flights per week to Orlando Sanford International Airport from Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (PA), and Youngstown (OH), with seats starting at just $69 each way.
"With the obvious appeal of Orlando and the surrounding central Florida attractions, we are thrilled to be offering so many flights to the number one family destination in America at prices significantly lower than the competition," stated Vacation Express President Carlisle Vason. "We are proud to be celebrating 15 years as a reliable, customer oriented tour operator by partnering with an airport dedicated to these same principles."
Vacation Express(TM) charter flights operate to and from Orlando Sanford International Airport, conveniently located in the northwestern section of Seminole County, 18 miles northeast of Orlando and 45 minutes from Daytona Beach. The airport provides its customers with convenient parking, congestion-free facilities, and excellent highway access to Florida's renowned beaches and all Orlando area attractions.
Vacation Express(TM) offers complete vacation packages to Orlando, including roundtrip air and three nights hotel accommodations from as low as $199(a) per adult and from $99(b) per child. Alamo car rentals are also available with a free one-category upgrade for a limited time. Please visit www.vacationexpress.com or the travel agent only site, www.vacationexpress.net for complete flight schedules and rotations.
Vacation Express charters six fully dedicated aircraft, all bearing the familiar Vacation Express(TM) name and logo. The dedicated 737-300s are operated by North Carolina-based Pace Airlines. Vacation Express(TM) has also chartered additional aircraft from both Pace and Sky King Airlines of Sacramento, CA, to accommodate extra flights during the busy summer season and its recent expansion in the Northeast.
Atlanta based Vacation Express(TM) and west coast sister company SunTrips(TM) are owned by Flightserv, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of RCG Companies Incorporated ("RCG")(AMEX: RCG - News).
(a) Fares are per person and are subject to change. Public charter provided by Pace Airlines or Sky King Airlines. Fares are not available for group bookings. Seats are limited at the special advertised fare, are capacity controlled, and may not be available on every flight. (b) Valid for children 2-12 years of age, one child per adult; maximum occupancy 2 children per room. Prices do not include September 11th Security Fee up to $10; PFCs up to $18; or segment fees up to $12.40. Tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged for a $50 fee and any difference in fare at the time of booking. Not responsible for errors or omissions. See Participant Agreement for details. Registered Ohio tour promoter #8789225. Vacation Express is registered with the state of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST 22934. (c) Free Alamo car rental upgrade valid for first 3 categories only (Economy to Compact, Compact to Mid-Size and Mid-Size to Full Size) for travel 4/23/04 - 6/27/04. Upgrade will be given upon check-in based on availability.
About Vacation Express
Vacation Express(TM) (www.vacationexpress.com) was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Vacation packages, which include hotel and air, originate from Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Baltimore-Washington, Indianapolis, Louisville, Memphis and Nashville and fly to a variety of locations throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Vacation Express(TM) employs approximately 135 people.
About RCG Companies Incorporated
RCG Companies Incorporated (www.rcgcompanies.com) is focused on delivering to its shareholders rapidly growing, relatively low-risk revenues, along with increasing earnings per share. The majority of RCG's revenues are currently derived from its wholly owned travel service segment, Flightserv, Inc., which delivers leisure and vacation travel packages under the SunTrips(TM) and Vacation Express(TM) brands, together making Flightserv one of the largest leisure travel tour operators in the United States. RCG is also involved in the technology services sector, through its wholly owned software and information technology services unit, Logisoft Corp.
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Contact:
The Del Mar Consulting Group, Inc.
Robert B. Prag, 858-794-9500
[email protected]
or
RCG Companies Incorporated
Andrew Lauman, 704-366-5054 ext. 27
[email protected]
or
Vacation Express Contact
Victoria Simitses, 404-321-7742, Ext. 3050
[email protected]
RCG's Vacation Express Unit Offers 22 Flights per Week to Orlando
Monday March 15, 6:30 am ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2004--RCG (AMEX:RCG - News) announced today that its Vacation Express(TM) unit currently features a combined 22 charter flights per week to Orlando Sanford International Airport from Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (PA), and Youngstown (OH), with seats starting at just $69 each way.
"With the obvious appeal of Orlando and the surrounding central Florida attractions, we are thrilled to be offering so many flights to the number one family destination in America at prices significantly lower than the competition," stated Vacation Express President Carlisle Vason. "We are proud to be celebrating 15 years as a reliable, customer oriented tour operator by partnering with an airport dedicated to these same principles."
Vacation Express(TM) charter flights operate to and from Orlando Sanford International Airport, conveniently located in the northwestern section of Seminole County, 18 miles northeast of Orlando and 45 minutes from Daytona Beach. The airport provides its customers with convenient parking, congestion-free facilities, and excellent highway access to Florida's renowned beaches and all Orlando area attractions.
Vacation Express(TM) offers complete vacation packages to Orlando, including roundtrip air and three nights hotel accommodations from as low as $199(a) per adult and from $99(b) per child. Alamo car rentals are also available with a free one-category upgrade for a limited time. Please visit www.vacationexpress.com or the travel agent only site, www.vacationexpress.net for complete flight schedules and rotations.
Vacation Express charters six fully dedicated aircraft, all bearing the familiar Vacation Express(TM) name and logo. The dedicated 737-300s are operated by North Carolina-based Pace Airlines. Vacation Express(TM) has also chartered additional aircraft from both Pace and Sky King Airlines of Sacramento, CA, to accommodate extra flights during the busy summer season and its recent expansion in the Northeast.
Atlanta based Vacation Express(TM) and west coast sister company SunTrips(TM) are owned by Flightserv, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of RCG Companies Incorporated ("RCG")(AMEX: RCG - News).
(a) Fares are per person and are subject to change. Public charter provided by Pace Airlines or Sky King Airlines. Fares are not available for group bookings. Seats are limited at the special advertised fare, are capacity controlled, and may not be available on every flight. (b) Valid for children 2-12 years of age, one child per adult; maximum occupancy 2 children per room. Prices do not include September 11th Security Fee up to $10; PFCs up to $18; or segment fees up to $12.40. Tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged for a $50 fee and any difference in fare at the time of booking. Not responsible for errors or omissions. See Participant Agreement for details. Registered Ohio tour promoter #8789225. Vacation Express is registered with the state of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST 22934. (c) Free Alamo car rental upgrade valid for first 3 categories only (Economy to Compact, Compact to Mid-Size and Mid-Size to Full Size) for travel 4/23/04 - 6/27/04. Upgrade will be given upon check-in based on availability.
About Vacation Express
Vacation Express(TM) (www.vacationexpress.com) was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Vacation packages, which include hotel and air, originate from Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Baltimore-Washington, Indianapolis, Louisville, Memphis and Nashville and fly to a variety of locations throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Vacation Express(TM) employs approximately 135 people.
About RCG Companies Incorporated
RCG Companies Incorporated (www.rcgcompanies.com) is focused on delivering to its shareholders rapidly growing, relatively low-risk revenues, along with increasing earnings per share. The majority of RCG's revenues are currently derived from its wholly owned travel service segment, Flightserv, Inc., which delivers leisure and vacation travel packages under the SunTrips(TM) and Vacation Express(TM) brands, together making Flightserv one of the largest leisure travel tour operators in the United States. RCG is also involved in the technology services sector, through its wholly owned software and information technology services unit, Logisoft Corp.
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Contact:
The Del Mar Consulting Group, Inc.
Robert B. Prag, 858-794-9500
[email protected]
or
RCG Companies Incorporated
Andrew Lauman, 704-366-5054 ext. 27
[email protected]
or
Vacation Express Contact
Victoria Simitses, 404-321-7742, Ext. 3050
[email protected]
