Contact: Susan J. Kittle, Director Business Development
Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
1-800-FLY-LVIA

Lehigh Valley, Pa. - Southeast Airlines announced today a major increase in flights from the Lehigh Valley International Airport to Florida. Beginning on July 24th Southeast will operate a total of 52 weekly flights, up from 34 current scheduled flights.

Scott Bacon, Vice President of Planning for Southeast Airlines commented, "All our flights to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport are 99% full. This is an unprecedented response to our service. We are excited to be adding these flights and expect to grow even more in the near future." He went on to say, "the key to this achievement has been the partnership with the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority and their commitment to the success of Southeast in the Lehigh Valley."

"We are pleased to see Southeast Airlines expansion from the Lehigh Valley International Airport, stated Eleanore Hayden, Chairman for the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. She continued on by saying, "We look forward to a long term relationship and commitment from Southeast Airlines that can only benefit our residence and passengers of the Lehigh Valley."

For more information on this new service, travelers should contact Southeast Airlines toll free at 1-800-FLY-SEAL (359-7325) or by calling a local travel agent. Travelers can also contact the Lehigh Valley International Airport at 1-800-FLY-LVIA (359-5842) or visit the Airport's website at www.lvia.org for more information on services and facilities.

Lehigh Valley International Airport is located near Allentown, Pennsylvania and serves a twelve county area with a population of 2.9 million people. The Airport is easily accessible from communities in eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey areas.