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January 7, 2005
TransMeridian Airlines Launches Low-Cost, Nonstop Service Between Lehigh Valley International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport
Contact: Susan
Kittle, Director Business Development
Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
1 - 800 - FLY - LVIA
Lehigh Valley,
Pa. - Nonstop service from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Orlando is back thanks to TransMeridian Airlines. The airline will initiate service between Lehigh Valley International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport on FEBRUARY 10, 2005, with fares starting at $79* one way.
TransMeridian Airlines will offer two round-trip flights per week, and will increase to three flights per week starting FEBRUARY 7, 2005. Based on bookings, TransMeridian Airlines plans to increase frequency to as many as six flights per week this summer. Seats can be booked immediately by logging onto www.iflytma.com, or by calling 1-866-I-FLY-TMA.
Flights will depart Lehigh Valley International Airport at 2:50 p.m. and arrive at Orlando Sanford International Airport at 5:20 p.m. Return flights will leave Orlando Sanford International Airport at 11:15 a.m., arriving at Lehigh Valley International Airport at 1:50 p.m.
“TransMeridian Airlines and Lehigh Valley International Airport are putting fun and convenience back in air travel for people in the greater Lehigh Valley region,” said John Bernard, vice president of customer for TransMeridian Airlines. “We’ll provide a great deal for travelers, with comfort, convenience, and no hassles—at a price that will allow you to splurge a little when you reach Orlando, the most popular tourist destination in America.”
“We’re excited by this new partnership between Lehigh Valley International Airport and TransMeridian Airlines. This is an ideal match with great potential for success and growth and we expect the airline to help fill the gap left by Southeast Airlines,” said George Doughty, executive director of Lehigh Valley International Airport. “TransMeridian Airlines is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and was recently named by Airline Business magazine as the third-largest regional carrier in the country. It is an experienced, financially stable carrier, and by adding this service from Lehigh Valley International Airport, it is expanding on an already solid track record.”
TransMeridian Airlines flights will arrive at Orlando Sanford International Airport on the northeast side of the city. Like Lehigh Valley International Airport, Sanford is a convenient, hassle-free airport. Bernard added, “People traveling to Florida want to spend time having fun at the many attractions there, not sitting around in airports.”
TransMeridian Airlines, based in Atlanta, is the third largest U.S. regional airline. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, it has flown well over one million passengers on behalf of the nation’s largest tour operators from the upper Midwest and Northeast to points in the Caribbean and Mexico. The airline’s fleet consists of Boeing 727s, 757s, and MD-80s.
“The TransMeridian team is comprised of experienced airline professionals who take pride in delivering a safe, reliable and comfortable service,” said Bernard. “We recognize that our customers have a choice when selecting an airline. The entire TransMeridian team is focused on exceeding customers’ expectations for travel from this airport.”
About TransMeridian Airlines
As part of its customer-service orientation TransMeridian Airlines offers several benefits including:
- Complimentary food on all flights—including a full, free entrée during mealtime flights.
- No Saturday night stay or advance purchase requirements are necessary to obtain everyday low fares.
- Flights are not overbooked.
- Travel is ticketless.
- Reserved seating.
- Flights are to and from more convenient, hassle-free airports.
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Located midway between Orlando’s World Class attractions and the World’s Most Famous Beach—Daytona Beach—Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors and Central Floridians alike, the “Best of Both Worlds.” Both are only 45 minutes away. Adjacent to the airport are the business communities of Lake Mary and Heathrow, part of Florida’s “High Tech Corridor.” Airlines and their passengers enjoy a stress-free environment, convenient parking, new terminal facilities, short walking distances, and attractive pricing .
* Fare Disclaimers
All TMA fares are one-way and reflect a $3 savings per one-way trip when booked at iflytma.com. All reservations made by calling 1-866-I-FLY-TMA will be $3 higher than those made via our website. The $3 discount is subject to change. TMA fares are nonrefundable. However, changes can be made for a fee. All TMA fares are net of the following taxes and passenger facility charges: $3.20 per segment Federal Excise Tax (a segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing); up to $10 September 11th Security fee (per round trip); up to $18 Airport Passenger Facility charges (per round trip); up to $28.20 on flights to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico in U.S. Transportation Taxes (per round trip). Flights are public charters operated by TransMeridian Airlines. See Operator-Participant Contract for full terms and conditions. Fares, fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. A limited number of seats are available at the lowest fares and the lowest fare may not be available on all flights. Please check our website for complete schedule and fare information.
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