Virgin America Launches Service Between Washington and San Francisco

Virgin America has launched twice daily service between Washington Dulles International and San Francisco International airports, adding a fourth route to its growing operations.

Virgin America is also planning to launch service from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles international airport on October 24, 2007.

Fred Reid, CEO of Virgin America, said: “We’re thrilled to finally start flying from our nation’s capital to the West Coast and we hope that Washingtonians like the unique features we bring to the market. With plugs for your laptop or blackberry at your seat, a cutting-edge in- flight entertainment system with satellite TV and 25 movies, great food on demand and custom-designed leather seats — our brand new planes were designed with the transcontinental DC traveler in mind.”

James Bennett, president and CEO of the metropolitan Washington airports authority, said: “We welcome Virgin America to our family of airlines at Washington Dulles International. This unique new service will be a great addition to our wide array of air service options for travelers.”