BURLINGAME, Calif., April 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin America today corrected erroneous news reports that indicated the U.S. start-up airline is planning trans-Atlantic service. Still pending final government approval, Virgin America plans to launch U.S. domestic service this summer.
"Our focus is to bring more travel choices and fare competition to U.S. travelers, beginning with flights between San Francisco and New York," said Virgin America spokesman Gareth Edmondson-Jones, "and then to Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Washington, DC."
Virgin America's onboard cabin will include mood lighting and a digital inflight entertainment system providing on-demand movies and TV, games, music and online chat rooms -- and even self-service mini-bars for snacks and beverages available throughout the flight. In first class, customers can experience massage chairs with 55 inches of seat pitch (legroom). But even with these innovations and luxuries, Virgin America will offer low fares.
The airline plans to serve up to 30 U.S. cities within five years of operation.
About Virgin America:
Virgin America, a 'new generation' low-fare airline, intends to launch scheduled domestic airline service in 2007 upon government approval. U.S.-owned and operated, Virgin America is based at San Francisco International Airport, has taken delivery of 11 Airbus A320 family aircraft and has firm orders for a further 20. Aspiring candidates can visit www.virginamerica.com to learn more about joining the Virgin America team.
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