Fly to Charlotte from St Augustine this Holiday season

ViaAir announced to Historic City News the addition of new, seasonal nonstop service between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte, NC – CLT) and the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (St. Augustine, FL – UST).

Aimed at holiday travel, ViaAir will introduce a seasonal, holiday flight schedule from St. Augustine to Charlotte, North Carolina. The new service will begin on December 19, 2014 and run on select dates through January 20, 2015. Passengers will also have the option of booking continuing flights through Charlotte and on to Beckley, WV (BKW).

To celebrate this announcement, ViaAir is offering fares as low as $68* each way to/from St. Augustine to Charlotte (including applicable taxes and fees), available for purchase only at FlyViaAir.com. With an industry leading reliability rate of 99% dispatch, ViaAir promises passengers an impressive level of care, attention, and dependability.

Irit Vizer, President and COO of ViaAir said, “We are thrilled to offer more convenient, low-cost travel options to St. Augustine and the Jacksonville communities. Our experienced team of professionals understands that client satisfaction is critical to the creation of a successful flight operation. We pride ourselves at being more than just transportation; as such we always go above and beyond as proven in our excellent client satisfaction rate.”

The ViaAir Holiday Flight Program to and from Charlotte, NC will include the following departures will include departures on the following December and January dates:

“ViaAir will offer our community a new flight option during the busy holiday season,” said Ed Wuellner, Executive Director of the Airport Authority. “The new service will help attract new tourists to the region, while creating a more affordable and more comfortable option for local travelers.

The ViaAir service will operate on 30-seat Embraer EMB-120 aircraft, the fastest, lightest, and most economical aircraft in its class.  The aircraft will provide passengers with ample room in addition to a sizable baggage compartment.

In addition to saving money at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) customers will also save time. Conveniently located, the airport allows customers to enjoy a hassle-free, relaxed airport experience complete with inexpensive parking options. For more information or to purchase a ViaAir flight, visit FlyViaAir.com.

*All transportation fees and taxes included.
**Flight times vary by day of the week. Visit www.FlyViaAir.com for the full schedule.

ViaAir LLC is an indirect Air Carrier operating under DOT Regulation 14 CFR 380 together with its subsidiary, Via Airlines, as the Direct Air Carrier on 30 Pax EMB-120 (“ViaAir”). Via Airlines as the Direct Air Carrier has been providing Air transportation service for over 15 years operating 30 passenger EMB-120. ViaAir is known to have an excellent dispatch rate of over 98%, excellent safety record and client oriented service and support. Via Airlines was founded in 1997 and has grown to become a prominent Air Carrier operating 30 passenger planes while maintaining an excellent safety record and an excellent dispatch rates The company has earned an ARG/US Gold rating and continuously strives and maintains best-in-class safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Operator Participant Agreement can be found on www.flyviaair.com.

The members of the St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority are elected by the citizens of St. Johns County and serve without remuneration.  The Airport Authority is chartered by the Florida Legislature for the purpose of operating and developing the Northeast Florida Regional Airport on behalf of the citizens of St. Johns County. Learn more at:  www.flynf.com.