SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin America today launches twice daily service from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Guests on the first flights should expect some typical Virgin America-style fun at the ticket counters and departure gates, with Virgin America teammates decked out in costume as our Founding Fathers at LAX and as Hollywood celebrities to welcome guests at Washington Dulles.
"We're thrilled to be able to inject some new competition into the market by offering a fun and different kind of flying experience for LA-DC travelers," said Fred Reid, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin America. "We're proud to offer the most advanced inflight entertainment system in the U.S. with satellite TV, 25 movies and internet access coming later next year, plugs for your electronic gear and custom-designed leather seats -- all for incredibly attractive fares."
Virgin America is offering Washington Dulles-LAX fares starting at $139* one way in Main Cabin and $449** one way in First Class. Virgin America flights to and from Washington Dulles have conveniently-timed morning and evening departures.
Virgin America now offers the following city pairs: SFO-JFK; SFO-Washington Dulles; SFO-LAX; LAX-JFK; SFO-LAS; and LAX-Washington Dulles.
About Virgin America:
As the only California-based airline, Virgin America will serve as many as 10 cities within its first year of operation and up to 30 cities within five years. Virgin America's brand-new Airbus A320 family aircraft offer guests their own interactive inflight entertainment systems, plugs for laptops and other portable electronic devices, the ability to order food or chat with other guests from their own video touch-screen and a host of other features aimed at bringing a little fun back to flying. The airline has 31 airplanes on order and plans to grow by more than 1000 employees a year. To learn more about Virgin America: www.virginamerica.com
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*Main Cabin Fare Rules & Restrictions:
All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All fares require a 14-day advance purchase. 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 $3.40 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.
** First Class Fare Rules & Restrictions:
All First Class fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 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 $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 $3.40 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.