SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin America, the California-based airline that is making flying good again, today announced the "new fall line up" fare sale for fall - winter travel to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Seattle. The new line up of low fares on the award-winning airline is a "must-see" for the fall and beyond.
Virgin America is the airline of choice for the entertainment fan, with every seatback offering a 9 inch video touch-screen (and remote control and qwerty keyboard) with 25 movies, premium TV like Showtime and HBO, live TV, 3,000 MP3 tracks, videogames and more. With the first on-demand in-flight menu system, Virgin America also allows guests to order a meal or a cocktail without interrupting their favorite TV show.
Make sure to catch these low fares before the season's over - there won't be any re-runs. Tickets are on sale today on Virgin America's website (www.virginamerica.com) and at 1.877.FLY.VIRGIN (1.877.359.8474). Tickets must be purchased by September 25, 2008. Travel must commence on or after September 16, 2008, and all travel must be completed by December 17, 2008.
Sample one-way fares for non-stop travel in our Main Cabin between the
following cities, from:
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$69* San Francisco (SFO) - Los Angeles (LAX)
San Francisco (SFO) - Las Vegas (LAS)
San Francisco (SFO) - San Diego (SAN)
San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)
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$79* Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)
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$149* Washington, D.C. (IAD) - San Francisco (SFO)
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
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$149* New York (JFK) - Las Vegas (LAS)
New York (JFK) - Los Angeles (LAX)
New York (JFK) - San Francisco (SFO)
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Sample one-way fares for connecting travel in Main Cabin between the
following cities, from:
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$99* Seattle (SEA) - San Diego(SAN)
Seattle (SEA) - Las Vegas (LAS)
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$159* New York (JFK) - San Diego (SAN)
New York (JFK) - Seattle (SEA)
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159* Washington, D.C. (IAD) - San Diego (SAN)
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Seattle (SEA)
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Las Vegas (LAS)
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Virgin America currently flies to seven cities with daily flights from: SFO to LAX, SFO to JFK, SFO to SAN, SFO to IAD, SFO to LAS, SFO to SEA, LAX to JFK, LAX to IAD, LAX to SEA, and non-stop JFK to LAS.
EDITORS NOTE: Virgin America is a U.S. controlled and operated airline and an entirely separate company from Virgin Atlantic. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is a minority share investor in Virgin America.
About Virgin America: Launched in August 2007, Virgin America is a California-based airline that offers guests attractive fares and a host of innovative features aimed at reinventing air travel. Virgin America's base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's ultra-modern and convenient International Terminal. The airline's new Airbus A320-family aircraft offer interactive in-flight entertainment systems and power outlets for laptops and other electronic gear. In July 2008, Virgin America was named "Best Domestic Airline" in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. In Zagat's 2007 Global Airlines Survey, the airline was ranked #1 among U.S. carriers for quality in First/Business Class and #2 in Main Cabin. To learn more: www.virginamerica.com
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* Terms and Conditions: All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets must be purchased by 09/25/08. Travel must commence on or after 09/16/08 and be completed by 12/17/08. Blackout dates 11/26/08, 11/29/08, 11/30/08 and 12/01/08. 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 may include a fuel surcharge. 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. Flight may not operate daily during off-peak periods.