SOUTHLAKE, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Travelocity and Virgin America today announced an official distribution agreement to make the new California-based carrier's flights available for Travelocity customers. Flights from the brand new airline are known for moodlighting, a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system and a host of other inventive features. Virgin America flights will also soon be added to Travelocity vacation packages and the famous, deal-scouting Travelocity Roaming Gnome will be dropping in on select Virgin America flights this Spring to surprise guests.
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"Virgin America is a great new option for our customers and we are excited to add their content to our booking engine," said Simon Bramley, Vice President of Flights for Travelocity. "The Roaming Gnome recently took a test flight on Virgin America from San Francisco to Las Vegas and proclaimed the service and entertainment system 'brilliant.'"
Launched in August 2007, Virgin America currently flies to seven cities with daily flights from: SFO to LAX, SFO to JFK, SFO to SAN, SFO to IAD, SFO to LAS, LAX to JFK, LAX to IAD and now SFO to SEA. In addition to these non-stop markets, Virgin America also offers convenient connecting flights from Las Vegas, San Diego, and Seattle to New York and Washington.
"Travelocity and Virgin America are both known for providing high value to savvy travelers, a focus on innovative customer service and for bringing a sense of fun back to travel, so we are thrilled to announce this partnership," said Virgin America President and Chief Executive Officer David Cush. "Travelocity is a trusted and important distribution channel that will help us reach new customers as we grow to serve up to 30 cities within our first five years. The Roaming Gnome knows a good travel deal when he sees one, and we can't wait for him to drop in and surprise guests on some of our flights this Spring."
About Travelocity:
Travelocity(r) is committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and after the trip -- and provides the most comprehensive and pro-active guarantee in the industry -- see www.travelocity.com/guarantee for details. This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, great prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity the sixth largest travel agency -- booking $10.1 billion in travel worldwide in 2006. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns and operates Travelocity Business(r) for corporate travelers, lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel commerce.
About Virgin America:
As California's hometown airline, Virgin America will serve as many as 10 cities within a year of operation, and up to 30 cities within five years. Virgin America's base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's ultra-modern International Terminal. The airline's new Airbus A320-family aircraft offer guests interactive in-flight entertainment systems, power outlets for laptops and other electronic gear and a host of other innovative features aimed at making flying good again. In Zagat's 2007 Global Survey of frequent fliers, the airline was ranked #1 in the U.S. for quality in First Class quality and #2 in Coach. To learn more: www.virginamerica.com
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