* Flights are Public Charters operated by XTRA Airways, USA Jet & Falcon Air. Advertised airfares are one-way and include Federal Excise Tax of 7.5%. Airfares do not include September 11th Security Fees of $2.50 per person per enplanement, Federal Flight Segment Taxes of $3.70 per person per flight segment, Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) of up to $4.50 per person per enplanement, and a Convenience Fees of $10.00 per person each way. Bookings made at a Direct Air ticket counter location will not be assessed the Convenience Fee. Reservations made by calling (877) 432-DIRECT, will cost an additional $10.00 per person each way, reflecting the Convenience Fee, plus call center fee of $2.00 per person each way. Advance seat selection prior to departure requires a $5.00 service charge per person each way. Fares subject to availability at the time of booking, and are subject to change. A Standard Baggage Service Fee will apply for carriage of all checked luggage; surcharges may apply for excess/overweight checked baggage. See Operator-Participant Agreement for full information.
Company Information
Direct Air is an indirect air carrier providing public charter air flights, and offering all- inclusive vacation, golf, and entertainment packages.
All flights are filed and approved by the Department of Transportation and operate under Part 380 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation). The company began providing scheduled Public Charter flights March 7, 2007.
The company is privately owned and managed by a core management team consisting of five experienced men and women. Together, they have more than 100 combined years of extensive experience in tour operations and packaging, aviation charters and services, finance, marketing, technology, and general management in the tour operator / aviation industry, both in domestic and international operations.
The company is focused on delivering a reliable and safe product with professional service that meets or exceeds the expectations of their clients. To maintain and understand the needs of the audience and the marketplace, the Company has based its Corporate Headquarters in Myrtle Beach.
Due to the current under-served non stop air market, Direct Air recognizes the necessity to provide convenient and affordable non-stop flights. The alternative to high fares and lengthy travel times is listed at the top of the priority list aimed at growing the market. Besides the Myrtle Beach community, businesses and organizations are anxious and eager to support the efforts, unique marketing strategies, and opportunities of Direct Air.
Direct Air operates a Reservation / Call Center located in Beckley, West Virginia. The center is capable and has handled as many as 20,000 incoming calls per day supporting as many as 100 Reservation/sales agents on-line simultaneously.
