September 30 , 2005
TransMeridian Airlines Ceases Operations

Lehigh Valley, PA – TransMeridian Airlines (TMA) has ceased operating all commercial flights as of September 30, 2005.

Passengers are encouraged to make alternative arrangements for travel with other airlines serving the Lehigh Valley International Airport to central Florida these include:

• Hooters Air – 1-888-359-4668
• Delta Airlines – 1-800-221-1212
• US Airways – 1-800-428-4322
• United – 1-800-241-6522
• Continental – 1-800-525-0280
• Northwest – 1-800-225-2525

TMA passengers are encouraged to contact their credit card companies or travel insurance companies to seek compensation for their TMA booking.

Lehigh Valley International Airport is located near Allentown, Pennsylvania and is served by Air Canada, Continental, Delta, Hooters Air, Northwest, United and US Airways. LVIA serves a twelve county area with a population base of 3.6 million people. The Airport is easily accessible from communities in eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey areas. Travelers can 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.