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Direct Air Announces New Cities!
BLUE SKIES AHEAD AS “DIRECT AIR” BRINGS
NON STOP, LOW FARE SERVICE TO MELBOURNE
SERVICE BETWEEN DULLES, NIAGARA FALLS, PUNTA GORDA
PLEASES MELBOURNE LEISURE AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES
MELBOURNE, FL – Direct Air, the community air service with bases in Punta Gorda, FL and Myrtle Beach, SC, announced today the start of new air service from Melbourne International Airport to Dulles Airport (Washington DC) and Niagara Falls International Airport (Niagara Falls, NY). Flights to Dulles will operate year round, six days a week, twice daily beginning Sunday, January 11th .
Direct Air will use USA Jet, 105-passenger, DC 9 aircraft configured with one class of seating. In addition to the service to Dulles, Direct Air will begin twice a week flights to Niagara Falls International Airport in New York and Port Charlotte Airport in Punta Gorda/Ft Myers beginning February 4th. These flights will operate on Falcon Air MD83, 150 passenger aircraft configured with 12 first class and 143 coach seating.
Today’s announcement is good news for the Melbourne region,” said Direct Air managing partner Kay Ellison. “We are committed and focused to work together with the community to promote the airport in a manner that maximizes its future potential to generate economic growth and opportunity.”
“The Melbourne Airport Authority welcomes Direct Air to Melbourne and is excited that they have chosen us to launch their new and exciting service to Washington, DC and Niagara Falls, NY.,” said AP Executive Director Richard Ennis. “Melbourne International Airport is an important tool to promote the long-term growth of Melbourne region, a key component of the regional air transportation system, and a valuable aviation asset.”
“Direct Air has built a strong niche service in developing secondary airports,” said Judy Tull, CEO / Managing Partner of Direct Air. “We’re confident that we can we can build popular flights from Melbourne International Airport with our service featuring direct flights, nonstop service, low fares and convenient departure times.”
“Our business model is built around taking the stress out of flying,” said Bob Keilman, Direct Air CFO. “Direct Air flights reduce travel time and eliminate connections with long layover delays.” “When you add the benefits of convenience and easy pass through terminals offered by the secondary airports we choose to fly between, it easy to see why our business continues to grow and appeal to communities like Melbourne.” Keilman went on to say, “The partners of Direct Air see Melbourne region as a good fit and are anxious to grow business, employment, and economic benefits to the region.”
Direct Air currently provides non-stop service between Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Columbus, OH; Newark, N.J., Niagara Falls, N.Y., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Pittsburgh, PA, Springfield, IL, and Worcester, MA. Additional cities are being considered for early 2010. Direct Air also provides non-stop service to Punta Gorda and Sanford, Florida from Allentown, PA, Chicago/Rockford, Kalamazoo, MI, Toledo, OH, Worcester/Boston, MA, Nigara Falls, NY/Toronto, Plattsburgh, NY/Montreal and Myrtle Beach.
Direct Air and has carried more than 500,000 passengers since the start of operations in March 2007. The company will begin offering airfares from Melbourne at $99 each way. Direct Air plans to offer special introductory rates to all who register online a Direct Air newsletter announcing special events and sales.
Tickets can be purchased by going to www.visitdirectair.com or by calling 1-877-432-DIRECT (3473). The
Direct Air Corporate Headquarter is located at 1600 Oak St., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577.
