FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfstream International Airlines (NYSE Amex:GIA) today announced additional service beginning November 1, 2009 linking both Orlando and Tampa with the state capital in Tallahassee. These non-stop flights are operated under Gulfstream's "Continental Connection" affiliation with Continental Airlines. Under this arrangement, Gulfstream coordinates pricing and schedules with Continental Airlines. Gulfstream passengers enjoy a seamless travel experience as through ticketing and baggage transfer is offered. Gulfstream passengers may participate in the Continental OnePass Frequent Flyer program and may book their flights and select their seats via Continental's website, Continental.com.
Effective November 1st, non-stop weekday service between Orlando and Tallahassee will increase from 3 to 4 roundtrips while non-stop weekday service between Tampa and Tallahassee will increase from 4 to 6 roundtrips. Reduced service will be provided on the weekends.
The following non-stop flights between Orlando International Airport and the Tallahassee Regional Airport will be available for travel beginning November 1, 2009 and may be purchased at Continental.com.
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From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
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Orlando Tallahassee 9199 7:00 am 8:15 am Except Sat & Sun
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Orlando Tallahassee 9200 11:15 am 12:30 pm Except Sat
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Orlando Tallahassee 9193 2:40 pm 3:55 pm Except Sat
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Orlando Tallahassee 9140 4:00 pm 5:15 pm Except Sat
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Tallahassee Orlando 9242 8:30 am 9:45 am Except Sat & Sun
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Tallahassee Orlando 9200 12:55 pm 2:10 pm Except Sat
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Tallahassee Orlando 9132 2:20 pm 3:35 pm Except Sat
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Tallahassee Orlando 9189 4:20 pm 5:35 pm Sun Only
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Tallahassee Orlando 9189 6:20 pm 7:35 pm Except Sat & Sun
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The following non-stop flights between Tampa International Airport and the Tallahassee Regional Airport will be available for travel beginning November 1, 2009 and may be purchased at Continental.com.
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From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
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Tampa Tallahassee 9131 7:00 am 8:05 am Except Sat & Sun
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Tampa Tallahassee 9174 10:00 am 11:03 am Sun Only
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Tampa Tallahassee 9174 10:30 am 11:40 am Except Sat & Sun
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Tampa Tallahassee 9266 12:50 pm 1:55 pm Except Sat
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Tampa Tallahassee 9142 1:45 pm 2:50 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tampa Tallahassee 9214 2:41 pm 3:42 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tampa Tallahassee 9129 4:45 pm 5:50 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tampa Tallahassee 9129 4:55 pm 5:59 pm Sun Only
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Tallahassee Tampa 9131 8:40 am 9:40 am Except Sat & Sun
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Tallahassee Tampa 9135 11:30 am 12:32 pm Sun Only
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Tallahassee Tampa 9142 12:05 pm 1:15 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tallahassee Tampa 9275 3:15 pm 4:20 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tallahassee Tampa 9155 4:20 pm 5:20 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tallahassee Tampa 9269 5:40 pm 6:45 pm Except Sat
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Tallahassee Tampa 9139 6:15 pm 7:20 pm Except Sat & Sun
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Tallahassee Tampa 9155 6:25 pm 7:25 pm Sun Only
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"As a Florida-based company, Gulfstream is delighted to expand our schedule with additional non-stop air service linking both Orlando and Tampa with the state capitol in Tallahassee. We are tremendously excited to grow our Tallahassee service as these additional frequencies will make our service more convenient and timely. We look forward to adding back our seasonal non-stop Tallahassee - West Palm Beach service in February of next year in time for the General Session. While our competition has gone, returned and gone again, we have remained committed to providing reliable, quality intra-Florida air service at reasonable prices," said David Hackett, Gulfstream's President and CEO.
Gulfstream currently operates 23 aircraft with over 150 daily system departures throughout Florida, the Bahamas and now with service at Cleveland, OH. Gulfstream operates as Continental Connection, under contractual agreement with Continental Airlines. Additionally Gulfstream has codeshare relationships with United Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama. The Company, with its headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, has approximately 600 employees, the bulk of which are Florida based. Gulfstream is a member of the Regional Airline Association.
For further information regarding this press release please contact Mickey Bowman at 270-303-8719 or mbowma@gulfstreamair.com or visit our website at www.gulfstreamair.com.