FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfstream International Airlines (AMEX:GIA) today announced an expansion of its United Airlines codeshare relationship to include non-stop flights between Pensacola and both Orlando and Tampa.
The following non-stop flights between Orlando International Airport and the Pensacola Regional Airport are available for travel and may be purchased at united.com.
| From | To | Flight | Departs | Arrives | Frequency |
| Orlando | Pensacola | 9652 | 7:00 am | 7:55 am | Except Sat & Sun |
| Orlando | Pensacola | 9662 | 11:35 am | 12:20 pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Orlando | Pensacola | 9653 | 4:10 pm | 5:05 pm | Except Sat |
| Orlando | Pensacola | 9651 | 11:50 am | 12:30 pm | Sun Only |
| Pensacola | Orlando | 9652 | 8:25am | 11:10 am | Except Sat & Sun |
| Pensacola | Orlando | 9663 | 12:55 pm | 3:40 pm | Except Sat |
| Pensacola | Orlando | 9653 | 5:40pm | 8:25 pm | Except Sat |
The following non-stop flights between Tampa International Airport and the Pensacola Regional Airport are available for travel and may be purchased at united.com.
| From | To | Flight | Departs | Arrives | Frequency |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9644 | 7:00 am | 7:50 am | Except Sat & Sun |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9636 | 7:45 am | 8:35 am | Except Sat |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9648 | 11:40 am | 12:24 pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9649 | 3:55pm | 4:40 pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9651 | 5:45 pm | 6:25 pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9644 | 10:35 am | 11:10 am | Sat Only |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9644 | 12:45 pm | 1:25pm | Sun Only |
| Tampa | Pensacola | 9668 | 5:05 pm | 5:45pm | Sun Only |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9644 | 8:15am | 10:55 am | Except Sat & Sun |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9636 | 9:10 am | 11:50 am | Except Sat |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9648 | 12:50 pm | 3:30 pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9649 | 5:35 pm | 8:20 pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9651 | 6:55 pm | 9:35pm | Except Sat & Sun |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9644 | 11:40 am | 2:06 pm | Sat Only |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9644 | 1:55 pm | 4:35 pm | Sun Only |
| Pensacola | Tampa | 9665 | 6:10 pm | 8:55 pm | Sun Only |
“Gulfstream is delighted to expand our codeshare relationship with United Airlines and expand the United Airlines brand in Pensacola. We are tremendously excited to grow our Pensacola service and offer the option of a seamless travel experience to and from United Airlines flights via both Orlando and Tampa. These new travel options for Pensacola travelers underscore our commitment to serving our home state,” said David Hackett, Gulfstream’s President and CEO.
Under a Codeshare arrangement, Gulfstream passengers enjoy a seamless travel experience as through ticketing and baggage transfer are offered. Gulfstream passengers may participate in the United Mileage Plus Frequent Flyer program and may book their flights and select their seats via United’s website, united.com.
About Gulfstream
Gulfstream International Airlines currently operates 23 aircraft with over 150 daily system departures throughout Florida, the Bahamas and now with service at Cleveland, OH. Gulfstream has codeshare relationships with Continental Airlines, United Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama. The Company, with its headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, has approximately 500 employees, the bulk of which are Florida based. Gulfstream is a member of the Regional Airline Association.
About United
United Airlines (Nasdaq:UAUA) operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 1,077 destinations in 175 countries worldwide. United's 47,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.
*Based on United's forward-looking flight schedule for October 2009 to October 2010.
For further information regarding this press release please contact Mickey Bowman at 270-303-8719 or mbowma@gulfstreamair.com or visit our website at www.gulfstreamair.com.