SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin America, a next generation airline aimed at bringing a little fun back to flying, today announced a four day January fare sale* for travel to San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Las Vegas.
Virgin America invites guests to treat themselves to a little post-holiday stress relief and fly in high-style for less, with incredibly low fares on select flights from January 11 - March 12, 2008.* Relax and recover from the holidays with a New Year's getaway that kicks off with a totally different kind of flying experience -- from mood-lit cabins, to custom designed leather seats and the most advanced in-flight entertainment system in the U.S. skies. Sale fares start at:
* $118 Washington Dulles (IAD) -- Los Angeles (LAX)* * $118 Washington Dulles (IAD) -- San Francisco (SFO)* * $44 Los Angeles (LAX) -- San Francisco (SFO)* * $128 New York (JFK) -- Los Angeles (LAX)* * $128 New York (JFK) -- San Francisco (SFO)* * $44 Las Vegas (LAS) -- San Francisco (SFO)*
Tickets are on sale today on Virgin America's website (www.virginamerica.com) and at 1.877.FLY.VIRGIN (1.877.359.8474).
Launched in August 2007, Virgin America flies to San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, San Diego (starting Feb.12, 2008 with introductory fares from $39**) and Seattle (starting March 18, 2008 with introductory fares from $77***). Virgin America's brand new planes feature a host of innovative guest features, including 25 on-demand movies, live TV, videogames, 3,000 MP3 tracks, on-board instant messaging and the ability to order food and drink right from the video touch-screen at every seatback.
* Fare Rules & Restrictions Four Day January Fare Sale: All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All fares require a 3-day advance purchase. Tickets must be purchased by January 11, 2008. Travel must be completed by March 12, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $40 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $5 per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares, routes, 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.
** Fare Rules & Restrictions San Diego (SAN) -- San Francisco (SFO): All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All fares require a 21-day advance purchase. Tickets must be purchased by January 23, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $40 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $5 per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop service are as follows: San Diego (SAN) -- San Francisco (SFO) on February 12, 2008. Fares, routes, 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.
*** Fare Rules & Restrictions San Francisco (SFO) -- Seattle (SEA) & Los Angeles (LAX) -- Seattle (SEA): All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All fares require a 21-day advance purchase. Tickets must be purchased by January 17, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $40 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $5 per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop service are as follows: San Francisco (SFO) -- Seattle (SEA) on March 18, 2008 and Los Angeles (LAX) -- Seattle (SEA) on April 8, 2008. Fares, routes, 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.
About Virgin America:
As San Francisco's hometown airline, Virgin America is a next generation low-fare carrier that will serve as many as 10 cities within a year of operation, and up to 30 cities within five years. Virgin America's base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's ultra-modern, spacious and convenient International Terminal, which was completed in 2000. The airline's brand-new Airbus A320-family aircraft offer guests their own interactive in-flight entertainment systems, plugs for laptops and other portable electronic devices and a host of other features aimed at bringing a little fun back to flying. To learn more visit: www.virginamerica.com.
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