Historic City News is pleased to report that ViaAir’s first nonstop flight between the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (St. Augustine, FL – UST) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will take place, today, Friday, December 19th.
Aimed at holiday travel, ViaAir’s inaugural flight introduces a seasonal schedule from St. Augustine to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte, NC – CLT). Beginning with the inaugural flight, service will run on select dates through January 20, 2015. Passengers will also have the option of booking continuing flights through Charlotte to Beckley, WV (BKW), which is the gateway to Southern West Virginia and offers a plethora of both winter and summer activities. With an industry reliability rate of 99% dispatch, ViaAir promises passengers an impressive level of care, attention, and dependability.
To celebrate the new service, ViaAir is offering promotional fares as low as $68 each way to/from St. Augustine to Charlotte which includes all taxes and fees. Reservations can be made at FlyViaAir.com or by calling ViaAir’s 24 hour service/reservation desk at 800-565-5042.
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 by our excellent client satisfaction rate.”
saThe ViaAir Holiday Flight Program to and from Charlotte, NC will include departures on the following December and January dates:
December Operation Dates: 12/19/14 | January Operation Dates: 01/02/15 |
12/20/14 | 01/03/15 |
12/21/14 | 01/04/15 |
12/22/14 | 01/05/15 |
12/23/14 | 01/15/15 |
12/26/14 | 01/16/15 |
12/27/14 | 01/17/15 |
12/28/14 | 01/19/15 |
01/20/15 |
“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 operated by 30-seat Embraer EMB-120 aircraft, the fastest, lightest, and most economical aircraft in its class. The EMB-120 is safe, reliable, fast, and provides passengers with ample leg room as well as 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 or call 800-565-5042.
About ViaAir:
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 dispatch rates. The company has earned an ARG/US Gold rating and continuously strives for and maintains best-in-class safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Operator Participant Agreement can be found on www.flyviaair.com.About the Airport Authority:
The members of the St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority are elected by the citizens of St. Johns County and server 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
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