Direct Air Announces Non Stop Service from two cities beginning June 23rd03/30/2011
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For Immediate Release
March 30th, 2011
Direct Air Announces Non Stop Service from two cities beginning June 23rd
Myrtle Beach, SC – March 30th, 2011 – Direct Air, the community air service with corporate headquarters located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina announced today it will begin providing non-stop jet service between two more cities; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Lakeland, Florida, beginning June 23rd, 2011.
Both markets are considered by Direct Air as being underserved. Hagerstown will appreciate the fast, convenient 90 minute flight rather than the 10 hour drive by car from the popular Washington / Baltimore suburbs. The Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Will appeal to travelers in both directions as it is conveniently located within 30 minutes from downtown Orlando to the east and Tampa-St. Petersburg to the west. A great vacation region for SC residents to travel to and a large population of visitors who will enjoy the Myrtle Beach area and all it has to offer.
As part of the opening celebration, Direct Air is offering passengers flying between these new markets a special introductory fare of “$79 for 79 Hours”. This promotion begins with the press conference on Wednesday, March 30th and will end Saturday, April 2nd at midnight. Reservations can be booked at www.visitdirectair.com or by calling Direct Air’s Reservations Department at 1-877-432-3473.
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Director Bill Golden said, “Direct Air’s continued growth in our marketplace is a testament to their commitment to the Myrtle Beach area. We look forward to continuing to work together to market their service and to help develop their new markets in Hagerstown, MD and Lakeland, FL.”
“We’re pleased to see Direct Air continue to invest in Myrtle Beach with these additional non-stop destinations. The availability of direct air service into the Myrtle Beach area is a crucial element in building our tourism economy and enhances our ability to market to potential visitors,” said Brad Dean, President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB, “Their addition of flights helps affirm that Myrtle Beach is a desired vacation destination with significant appeal to both airlines and visitors.”
“We are thrilled that Direct is taking advantage of and targeting the tremendous opportunities within the Baltimore/DC metropolitan area with service to Hagerstown, MD. and the service to Lakeland is another bulls eye to both the Tampa/ St. Petersburg and Orlando markets. Both are homeruns and we look forward to continuing to build new markets with them,” said Lauren Morris, Marketing Director of Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Bob Keilman, Partner of Direct Air said “We are pleased to continue to announce opening new cities to Myrtle Beach. Over a four year period we have grown from 67,000 passengers in year one to soon be able to announce our millionth passenger.” He also noted that Direct Air is the largest carrier of Canadian passengers with more than 100,000 deplanements into Myrtle Beach over a four year period.”
Judy Tull, CEO of Direct Air said “Direct Air has built a strong niche service developing underserved markets offering convenient service via smaller, secondary airports as an alternative to high fares and lengthy travel times at big airports.”
Direct Air has been offering non-stop and direct jet flight service since 2007. The company is pleased to add Lakeland, FL, and Hagerstown, MD to its current markets: Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Newark, N.J.; Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Columbus, Oh.; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; Toledo, Oh.; Kalamazoo, Mich.; Worcester, Mass.; Allentown, Pa.; Rockford, Ill.; Springfield, Ill.; Melbourne, Fla.; Orlando-Sanford, Fla.; Punta Gorda, Fla., and West Palm Beach, Fla. All Direct Air flights are public charters operated on Boeing 737-400, 150 passenger jet aircraft by Sky King Airlines featuring 12 First Class and 138 coach leather seating. Direct Air is excited to be flying its one-millionth passenger in 2011.
Airfares are one way beginning at $99 each way and increase in increments based on availability. First Class seats are available for a $100 upgrade each way. Seat assignments in advance require a $10 purchase per person. There is an additional charge for baggage and surcharges may apply for excess/overweight checked baggage. A convenience fee of $15 each way will be accessed. Air fares do not include Federal Segment Fee of $3.50 per segment (A segment is defined as one take off and one landing), Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) up to $4.50 and September 11th Security Fee of $3.70 per departure.
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Contact:
Kelsey Dunn or Pat Small
(843) 916-9700
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We strongly advise allowing ample time to secure parking at MYR. If possible, we also ask that passengers consider car-pooling and utilizing a drop-off system as well.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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