SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing air travel, today announced it will add one daily non-stop flight between New York's John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Las Vegas McCarran International (LAS) airports. Effective September 4, 2008, the flight* adds to the airline's growing seven-city network, which already includes non-stop transcontinental service between JFK and both San Francisco International (SFO) and Los Angeles International (LAX) airports.
"This is a non-stop flight in high demand for both leisure and business travelers," said Virgin America President and CEO David Cush. "With attractive fares and features like cabin moodlighting, leather seats and the most advanced in-flight entertainment system in the U.S. skies -- Virgin America's upscale, high-value service is the perfect way to travel between two great cities that never sleep."
Virgin America's JFK-LAS fares start at $159** one way in the Main Cabin and $599 one way in First Class.***
Recently, Virgin America announced it also hopes to fly from SFO and LAX to Chicago O'Hare International Airport later this year, pending government approval.
Launched in August 2007, Virgin America is the best financed new airline in U.S. history. The San Francisco-based carrier offers guests attractive fares and a host of fun, inventive features aimed at making flying good again, including power outlets and 9-inch video touch-screens at every seat that offer 25 on-demand movies, live TV, a food ordering system, the ability to create a play list from over 3,000 MP3s, videogames, interactive Google Maps and even a seat-to-seat chat feature.
Virgin America currently flies to seven cities with numerous daily flights from: San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX), SFO to New York (JFK), SFO to San Diego (SAN), SFO to Washington (IAD), SFO to Las Vegas (LAS), SFO to Seattle (SEA), LAX to JFK, LAX to IAD and LAX to SEA.
About Virgin America:
Virgin America launched service in August 2007 from its base of operations at San Francisco International Airport's ultra-modern International Terminal. The airline's brand new fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft offers guests interactive in-flight entertainment systems, power outlets for laptops or other electronic gear and a host of other innovative features aimed at making flying good again. In Zagat's 2007 Global Airlines Survey of frequent fliers, the airline was ranked No. 1 among U.S. carriers for quality in First/Business Class and No. 2 for quality in Main Cabin. To learn more: www.virginamerica.com
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* Flight may not operate daily during off-peak periods.
** All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets must be purchased by June 18, 2008. Travel must commence on or after September 4, 2008 and must be completed by November 15, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $75 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $10 per guest per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares, routes, fees and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket. Fares are not applicable to check-through connecting flights for city pairs where direct flights are offered. Virgin America will accept one piece of checked baggage up to 70 pounds free of charge for each ticketed guest. The fee per guest for a second checked bag up to 50 pounds is $25.00, and for each additional checked bag of up to 50 pounds is $50.00. Additional fees apply to baggage exceeding these weight limitations, and other baggage restrictions may apply.
*** All First Class fares are one way. Tickets must be purchased by June 18, 2008. Travel must commence on or after September 4, 2008 and must be completed by November 15, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made without a fee, but any increase in fare will apply. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $10 per passenger per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject -- availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares are not applicable to check-through connecting flights for city pairs where direct flights are offered. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject -- change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up -- $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up -- $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket.