Virgin America Launches New Service From SFO to Orange County
Posted on: Friday, 24 April 2009, 14:14 CDT
AIRLINE CEO DAVID CUSH & VIRGIN GROUP FOUNDER SIR RICHARD BRANSON WELCOME GUESTS ONBOARD FIRST SFO TO ORANGE COUNTY FLIGHT
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Virgin America (VX), the award-winning domestic airline, is
launching its new high-tech, low-fare service from San Francisco
International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport in Orange County
(SNA) with a special send-off for its inaugural flight at SFO. The
carrier is launching five daily SFO-SNA roundtrips with fares
starting at $49 one way.
As the first low-cost carrier to start flying the SFO-SNA route, VX
is injecting new competition into the market with award-winning
service, WiFi on every flight, and one of the most fuel/carbon
efficient fleets in the U.S. As the only Bay Area-based airline,
with over 1400 employees, VX continues to spur job growth and
airport traffic for the region.
To mark the launch of its stylish 'more for less' service, VX is
hosting an OC-worthy send-off for its first guests, with a surf-
band and makeovers at the SFO Departure Gate and spray tanning
offered on the arrival tarmac at SNA. VX is also giving dozens of
contest winners the "OC treatment for free" with a seat on the
flight, a stay at Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach, a South Coast
Plaza shopping spree - and more. VX is donating the value of the
winners' seats to Virgin Unite's StandUp for Kids - a nonprofit
outreach organization that is making a difference in the lives of
at-risk youth.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090123/VIRGINAMERICALOGO)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Sir Richard Branson, Founder and President of Virgin
Group
David Cush, CEO and President of Virgin America
WHEN: Wed. April 29th, 2009 -- 11:30 am (Media should arrive
by 11:00 am)
NOTE: Media must RSVP in advance to contacts above
with name and DOB for access SFO
WHERE: San Francisco International Airport -- Gate A12
KEY VISUALS:
- Sir Richard Branson and David Cush cutting the ribbon to open Virgin America's newest route
- First commercials passengers boarding the inaugural Virgin America flight from San Francisco to Orange County
- Cocktails, surf band and OC-themed reception at SFO Gate A 12
- Virgin America Airbus A319 aircraft departing for Orange County
About Virgin America: Launched in Aug. 2007, Virgin America is based in Burlingame, California and offers attractive fares and a host of innovative features aimed at reinventing air travel, including power outlets and the Red(TM) touch-screen in-flight entertainment system which offers 25 on-demand films, seat-to-seat chat, videogames, live TV and more. Already launched on over half its fleet, by June 2009 the carrier will be the first U.S. airline to offer in-flight internet on every flight. In addition to a Main Cabin that offers custom-designed leather seats with a deeper, more comfortable pitch, the carrier's First Class offers international-grade amenities, such as seats with lumbar massagers. Main Cabin Select service offers 38-inches of seat pitch, complimentary food and cocktails, an all-access pass to Red(TM) and priority check-in and boarding. In 2008, the airline was named "Best Domestic Airline in Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards and "Best Domestic Airline" in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. The airline serves San Francisco, LA, New York, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, Boston and on April 29 - Orange County. www.virginamerica.com
SOURCE Virgin America
Source: PR Newswire
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