BURLINGAME, Calif., Dec. 27, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- "The Department of Transportation's Show Cause Order is a long awaited step in our certification process," said Virgin America spokesman Gareth Edmondson-Jones.
"While we disagree with this tentative Order, we respect the Department's decision and intend to use the Order as a roadmap to address the issues raised and to demonstrate to the DOT that Virgin America will meet all ownership and control requirements.
"Accordingly, we plan to respond to the Department as requested on January 10 so that we may move forward with DOT certification, launch our airline, and bring new high-quality service and much-needed competition to the marketplace. We remain committed to getting our wings."
About Virgin America:
Virgin America, a "new generation" low-fare airline, intends to launch scheduled domestic airline service early in 2007 upon government approval. U.S.-operated and majority owned, Virgin America will base its operation from San Francisco International Airport. The airline has firm orders for 34 Airbus A320 family aircraft and currently employs 170 team members. Aspiring candidates can visit www.virginamerica.com to learn more about joining the Virgin America team.
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