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CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — FLO Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: FLRP) , which markets the FLO Registered Traveler (RT) card that gives members fast access through security at leading airports and FedExField, said it will begin enrolling Washington Redskins fans tomorrow at the Redskins Official Store at Tysons Corner Center in McLean, VA.
FLO Redskins cards, which cost $100 per year, will give fans preferred access to Redskins games through dedicated FedExField gates starting this season as well as speedy access through special security lanes at Reagan National, Dulles and 17 other major U.S. airports. Cardholders are entitled to additional travel benefits as well as a 10% discount for Redskins merchandise.
Enrollment at the Redskins store will run for three days through Saturday, August 23.
Fans can enroll at the Redskins official store on Thursday, August 21st (11am - 7pm); Friday, August 22nd (11am - 7pm); Saturday, August 23rd (11am - 7pm). The Redskins official store is located at Tysons Corner Center 1 (right next door to Nordstrom), 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA.
To qualify for special RT security access at airports, fans must bring with them two forms of government-issued identification. Examples of suitable pairings of identification documents include a passport and a driver’s license, or a driver’s license and a birth certificate. More information about required identification is available
FLO cards, including the new Redskins branded card, are interoperable with all RT verification stations that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration has approved at 19 U.S. airports. In addition, FLO offers a robust assortment of benefits that add value, choice and convenience far beyond the airport security lane. These benefits can be selected from more than 75 options. They include such offerings as a personal concierge, worldwide airline lounge access, discounts on top brand gift cards, worldwide travel assistance, travel insurance and mortgage concierge services. Details about FLO’s benefit programs can be found at
In addition, Redskins-branded FLO cardholders receive a 10% discount on all purchases at Washington Redskins Official Team Stores. It is possible to pre-register today at and have the chance to win Redskins tickets, autographed merchandise and access to exclusive “FLO- only” Redskins events. A portion of every card sold will benefit the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation.
FLO Executive Vice President Luke Thomas said, “We are excited to launch enrollment services for the FLO Redskins card at the Redskins store at Tysons Corner Center, a convenient site for many Redskins fans.”
About FLO Corp.
FLO Corp. offers a new lifestyle solution, a card that provides faster and simpler processing at airport security checkpoints through the Registered Traveler program administered by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and other venues, such as the Washington Redskins football stadium, FedExField. The FLO card offers qualified individuals expedited security screening in designated lanes at major airports. In addition, cardholders receive benefits such as discounts on merchandise and services as well as promotional offers. For more information about the FLO program visit .
About The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, the nonprofit philanthropic arm of the team combines the influence and popularity of the Washington Redskins with the resources and assets of Washington area corporations. Founded by Redskins owner, Daniel M. Snyder, the Charitable Foundation is guided by its Leadership Council that consists of CEOs who help shape and define the philanthropic efforts of the Redskins to achieve a measurable impact on youth development in the areas of education, community outreach, and health and wellness. Visit and click on Community for more information.
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains information about our management’s view of our future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. For example, our business will depend on our ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with travel services, technology, and other companies. If we are unable to establish and maintain such relationships or if current relationships were to weaken, our actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the statements made in this release and our business could suffer. In addition, we expect to incur substantial transaction and restructuring charges as we integrate the rtGO(sm) solution with our solution, and there may be additional unanticipated costs. The integration of any acquisition involves numerous risks, including, among others, difficulties in assimilating operations and products, diversion of management’s time and attention from other business concerns, potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities and possible loss of significant customers or impairment of relationships. We may not achieve the expected benefits of the transaction in the near term, or at all. Our failure to successfully, timely integrate the Unisys rtGO(sm) solution with our business could harm our business and future prospects. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those indicated by the statements in this release include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with our financial condition and our efforts to meet the TSA’s requirements to offer Registered Traveler services to sponsoring entities as well as those included in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2008, and other documents we periodically file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NOTE REGARDING TRADEMARKS
“FLO” is a trademark of FLO Corporation. The names of actual companies mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT FLO:
Richard Stern, 212-888-0044;
or
Kevin Mitchell, 610-341-1850;

CONTACT REDSKINS:
Karl Swanson, 703-726-7135;
FLO Corporation

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ — SOLO, a leader in lifestyle-focused collections of laptop and business cases, is developing an innovative new assortment of checkpoint-friendly laptop cases called FlyThru(TM). FlyThru(TM) bags will allow airline passengers to quickly travel through airport security without removing laptops from their cases. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently given manufacturers guidelines to manufacture and market checkpoint-friendly bags. The new FlyThru(TM) cases from SOLO have been independently tested at test centers by SOLO. In addition travel Sentry, a longtime partner with SOLO, has approved the new cases as meeting all current checkpoint security guidelines.
Travel Sentry(R) has released its standards for laptop-friendly bags. SOLO is the first laptop case company to have fulfilled the design and testing requirements to be travel Sentry(R) Approved. travel Sentry creates and manages standards which improve travel security in cooperation with government security agencies, airlines, airports and the travel goods industry.
By the Fall, SOLO plans to provide consumers with several FlyThru(TM) options within its various collections to meet the needs of the marketplace:
– A Tech Collection mesh-covered removable laptop sleeve for 15.4″ laptops
that features cut-out windows for easy identification by airport security.

— A Tech Collection clamshell “Mini Instant Messenger” that holds an 11″
netbook.

– A Classic Collection clamshell portfolio for 15.4″ laptops that will lay
flat across the x-ray belt during screening.
SOLO is also marketing a patent pending “AlwaysOn” FlyThru(TM) sleeve, which will securely hug the laptop while also featuring vented openings in the back for cord pass-through. This will allow the user to utilize their laptop while it is still in the sleeve. The dual functionality not only protects laptops, but acts as a portable workstation. The “AlwaysOn” sleeve will be available to accommodate various sized laptops among several collection styles.
All of the products will be extremely affordable, priced from $30 to $60 and available at major office and consumer electronics stores.
Leticia Vargas, Director of Marketing at SOLO states, “SOLO has been working to create checkpoint-friendly cases for a number of reasons: to speed up airport security clearance, make traveling more convenient, and also to radically reduce the risk of lost or damaged laptops. The TSA reports that more than 25% of travelers are now traveling with notebooks, and studies show many laptops are damaged or lost due to chaotic removal of items at security checkpoints. Our consumers are road warriors! We are excited to offer additional innovative, consumer-focused solutions that aid in the protection of laptops and makes traveling faster and more convenient.”
About SOLO:
SOLO is a lifestyle-focused brand of innovative laptop and business cases. The brand is the first in the carrying case channel to segment product lines by individual styles and needs. The consumer-targeted collections implement patented and groundbreaking technologies such as the convenient Smart Strap(TM) retractable shoulder strap, and Shock Stop(TM) shock-absorbing wheel technology for enhanced protection of laptops and digital gear. Owned by U.S. Luggage Company, LLC., the company has been in the business for almost 100 years and was the first to introduce wheels on luggage. Headquarters are in Hauppauge, New York, with international offices in the U.K. and China. SOLO is available in consumer electronics stores, office supply stores, traditional retail stores, specialty stores and online in the U.S., Canada, and U.K. For more information please visit .
About travel Sentry Inc.
Travel Sentry creates and manages standards which improve travel security in cooperation with government security agencies, airlines, airports and the travel goods industry. travel Sentry(R) Approved locks are officially recognized and accepted by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration ) and by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the U.K. Since its launch in 2003, virtually all major luggage and lock manufacturers around the world have chosen to partner in the travel Sentry system. Each is responsible for designing their products to meet travel Sentry’s operational and quality standards. Please visit for more information about travel Sentry.
SOLO

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ — SkyBridge Private Air (), the nation’s leading private jet charter broker, is introducing Famous Friends(R), its exciting new concierge program. Now, clients of SkyBridge will not only travel like stars, they will live like them, too.
Famous Friends(R) gives SkyBridge Private Air clients access to benefits typically available only to celebrities:
— A chance to meet and travel with stars such as Jessica Simpson and
Boston Celtics coach, Doc Rivers.
— Discount or complimentary special event tickets.
— “Invited Guest” check-in at major resorts.
— Hard-to-get restaurant reservations.
— VIP entrance and tables at popular nightclubs, and more!

Famous Friends(R) is complimentary to SkyBridge clients.

SkyBridge Private Air’s connections with the movers/shakers of the entertainment, travel, restaurant, and sports worlds enable SkyBridge to deliver these extraordinary benefits. As a bonus, SkyBridge clients may enjoy having some of SkyBridge’s celebrity clients as guests on their flights.
“VIP travel is more than just jetting from point A to B, it’s a lifestyle,” says company founder/president, Michael Napoliello. “Our clients look to us to enhance their travel experience in every way possible — every client who arranges private jet travel with SkyBridge is treated like a star.”
SkyBridge Private Air client, Nic Larrow, recently enjoyed a Famous Friends(R) experience when none other than LA Dodgers star pitcher, Derek Lowe joined his party. “The experience of flying private is already amazing, but having Derek Lowe on my flight just made it surreal,” said Larrow. “I was able to get a Dodgers home jersey signed personally by Mr. Lowe, at 37,000 feet! How many people can say they have done that?”
About SkyBridge Private Air
SkyBridge Private Air, at , provides access to on-demand private jet charter 365 days a year with its network of more than 2,000 jets. Flights are available on a variety of jets, including the Citation Excel and Gulfstream IV, to and from all U.S. and international airports. SkyBridge Private Air is the first private jet charter broker to provide Freedom from Fractional(SM) service and ranks as the prestigious Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” private jet charter broker. There are no short- or long-term ownership commitments, no membership fees, and no prepayments. For additional information, contact 888.SKY.0001 or .
SkyBridge Private Air

ATLANTA, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TRX, Inc. , a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, announced today the release of Hotel Analytics, a complementary product offering to the TRX travel Analytics airline sourcing tools and services. Hotel Analytics offers pre-bid diagnostics to optimize hotel bid lists, identify savings opportunities, and reduce costs. The solution provides a unique approach to the industry’s challenge of consolidating multiple data sources, numerous destinations, and various hotel service levels.
“Hotel Analytics is a logical next step in offering our clients the best in reporting and analytical tools to manage their corporate travel spending,” said TRX President & CEO, Trip Davis. “With global hotel demand on the rise and hotel rate and dynamic pricing models becoming more complex, we have addressed the corporate travel managers’ needs with the same level of expertise and innovation we bring to the airline procurement space.”
A key feature of Hotel Analytics is the identification of hotels in relation to a client’s concentrated spend through an enhanced geo-coding and clustering methodology that helps identify pre-sourcing saving opportunities. Additional benefits of Hotel Analytics include:
— Ability to evaluate and negotiate better hotel supplier rates
— Quantification and tracking of savings for hotel program spend
— Improvement of travel program policies and traveler practices

TRX travel Analytics offers deep category expertise and unbiased support to corporations that wish to actively manage travel procurement and spend analysis. Using innovative and patented technologies to power its travel analytics services, the solution helps travel and procurement managers make smart decisions about their suppliers and travel policies, with a focus on achieving practical savings.
About TRX
TRX is a global technology company. We develop and host software applications that process data records and automate manual processes, enabling our clients to optimize performance and control costs. We are a leading provider to the travel industry. We deliver our technology applications in an on-demand environment to travel agencies, corporations, travel suppliers, government agencies, credit card associations, credit card issuing banks, and third-party administrators. TRX is headquartered in Atlanta with operations and associates in North America, Europe, and Asia.
TRX

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ — The tourism industry risks being hit with significant declines in leisure travel volume and spending according to the findings of Destination Analysts’ bi-annual The State of the American Traveler survey released today. The survey of 1,000 American leisure travelers shows that 45.8% expect to reduce the number of leisure trips they will take in the coming year in direct response to the overall economic climate. General travel spending expectations are also depressed, with 29.8% saying they will spend less for leisure in the next 12 months, a figure that has more than doubled from just six months prior.
In the past 12 months, nearly one-in-four (23.6%) say they have taken a “staycation” — a vacation spent at home — in response to gasoline prices. 28.5% of survey respondents said they plan to take a staycation in the next 12 months.
“We expect to see travelers taking fewer leisure trips and visiting destinations that are closer to home. With more than half of travelers saying they will actively look for travel bargains and discounts and another third saying they will visit less expensive destinations, affordability is certain to be top-of-mind. In this climate, destinations, hotels, and others that market to leisure travelers must provide compelling offers that promise and deliver value,” says Erin Francis, Managing Partner of Destination Analysts.
The average number of trips the typical American has taken in the past 12 months has already fallen 7.3% to 5.1. The top impediments to travel continue to be high gasoline prices (57.8%), personal financial reasons (49.5%) and expensive airfare (35.2%). The percentage of survey respondents who have cited these factors as having prevented them from traveling as much as they would have preferred have all grown significantly since the survey was first conducted in July 2006.
ABOUT DESTINATION ANALYSTS: Destination Analysts is a San Francisco-based market research company specializing in the travel, tourism and lifestyle industries. Founded in 2003, the company provides innovative research solutions to organizations charged with growing the economic impact of tourism to their business or community.
The State of the American Traveler survey is conducted every six months by Destination Analysts. The summer 2008 survey was conducted online amongst a nationally representative sample of adult Americans. From June 27th-30th, surveys were collected from a group of respondents who had traveled at least once in the past 12 months for purely leisure or personal reasons. In total, 1,014 leisure travelers completed the survey, which has a reliability of /- 3.1%.
For more information on The State of the American Traveler study, please contact David Bratton at (415) 307-3283 or . A four-page summary report of findings can be found at
Destination Analysts

NEW ORLEANS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ — iSeatz today announced a new stand-alone booking engine developed for Delta Air Lines and available for customers at the airline’s web site, delta.com. This iSeatz-powered, private-label solution offers travelers an even more flexible way to fulfill their travel and entertainment needs. Customers who visit delta.com now have the ability to purchase relevant ancillary travel services with or without the purchase of airline tickets. Customers can also opt to return to delta.com anytime to browse lodging, rental car and trip amenity options and purchase any non-air items in one simple transaction.
iSeatz worked closely with Delta to build this customized addition to the existing one-stop travel shop at delta.com, which is also powered by iSeatz and launched in 2007. As a full-service travel gateway, offering travelers the opportunity to choose from thousands of trip amenity options, delta.com allows Delta to better serve its customers while benefiting from ancillary revenue.
“We invested in a technology solution that is relevant to every customer who makes a purchase online at delta.com and also easily integrates into our existing web site,” said Josh Weiss, managing director of delta.com and Self-Service for Delta. “This booking engine from iSeatz provides even more flexibility and choice for our valued customers.”
“We are pleased to further expand our relationship with Delta Air Lines, and we look forward to supporting the successful launch of their new stand-alone booking engine,” said Kenneth Purcell, Founder and CEO of iSeatz. “Our customized solutions add measurable benefits to our customers’ existing web sites, and this upgrade to delta.com is further proof that today’s travelers are looking for the ability to easily fulfill all of their flight and trip needs via a single shopping cart and checkout process, whether in-path or not.”
Each iSeatz-powered solution is comprised of a flexible booking engine and extensive network of sourced suppliers that it individually designs and deploys for each of its clients. By partnering with iSeatz, leading companies can leverage its network of Marketing Partners, which provides immediate access to more than 60,000 hotel properties, all of the major car rental agencies and more than 600 destination services products, as well as iSeatz’ proprietary inventory.
To experience the enhanced Delta web site please visit delta.com.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 327 destinations in 62 countries. Delta has added more international capacity than any major U.S. airline during the last two years and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 44 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers 609 weekly flights to 62 destinations. Delta’s marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 16,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 499 worldwide destinations in 105 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
iSeatz.com
iSeatz offers a highly customized travel and entertainment solution, comprised of a flexible booking engine and extensive network of sourced suppliers that it individually designs and deploys for each of its clients. By serving as the seamless bridge between its top-tier clients and network of Marketing Partners, the iSeatz solution enables clients to further differentiate their loyalty programs, generate ancillary revenue and power brand devotion. The iSeatz solution provides a single integration, enabling supplier direct-connects and immediate access to up to 60,000 international suppliers and products, and is delivered via a proprietary technology platform that drives repeat usage and advanced functionality. iSeatz also provides dedicated 24/7 multilingual customer support services to ensure satisfaction and productivity. To learn more about iSeatz.com visit .
iSeatz

CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 8 /PRNewswire/ — Did you receive a smile the last time you were charged for your extra checked bag? Was the reservation agent polite when they asked you for a credit card number to cover your $100.00 change fee? Workers in the travel industry, particularly at US airlines, are faced with delivering more and more bad news to customers regarding changes in service or the addition of new surcharges. Many employees on the front line are finding themselves in an increasingly difficult position as the airline industry adapts to out-of-control fuel prices. Over time, the front-line employees begin to suffer from a “battle fatigue” of sorts that can lead to snippy or downright rude service. Dealing with customer discontent and confusion has become a major challenge and airline management is struggling to find ways to equip employees with skills and tools to provide quality customer service.
Gailen David, President of Jetiquette(TM) Academy of Coral Gables, FL and 20-year Purser for American Airlines, has created a program geared to airlines, airports, hotels and other travel and retail companies that helps their employees become more resilient as they deal with perpetual change and uncertainty in the industry. He personally experienced what can happen when changes in the workplace take their toll. In fact, in the 90’s he was forced to take a leave from the airlines to deal with his own “in-flight anxiety.”"The changes that I experienced caused me major stress. I had to find a new way to deal with it and enjoy my work at the airlines and make the experience better for customers and coworkers with whom I came into contact,” David says. “In the 1990’s, the changes were different and they pale in comparison to what we are dealing with now. Currently, travel employees are on the battlefield all day as they face off with customers on new rules and additional fees mandated by management.”
In the end, customers want a pleasant travel experience and employees want harmony and satisfaction at work. This is where Gailen’s talents and experiences come into play. Showing employees how to be more empathetic to customers, how to find their own unique career purpose, and how to put a value on their individual contributions are just some of what he covers in his highly interactive seminars. Many times, these seminars put him in front of extremely hostile audiences as he faces roomfuls of angry employees who’ve suffered pay cuts, witnessed layoffs, and had their work rules drastically changed. “The last thing these employees want is someone coming in and telling them to ‘be nice.’ I’ve been there myself and am there to help them to rediscover the joy they had on their first day and how to tap those emotions at the most difficult times. The results are amazing!”
To date, his Jetiquette(TM) keynotes and seminars have been delivered around the world in the US, Canada, South America, and Europe to airlines, hotels, retailers, and even government agencies. His next project is to deliver 20 seminars for a Canadian airline. He also has a DVD learning program for companies to use following his seminars and his book is due out this fall.
Businesses are encouraged to learn more about Jetiquette Academy’s engaging and interactive on-site seminars designed to create a culture of Jetiquette at their companies by visiting .
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Contact:
Gailen David
1-877-759-7839 ext. 1

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Jetiquette Academy

LONDON, June 25 /PRNewswire/ —

- travel Sector Food and Beverage Specialist SSP Creates Food Court With
Prestigious Meinl Brand

When Vienna International Airport’s new Sky Link Terminal opens in June
2009, a Meinl food court will be among the facilities passengers
can enjoy. Operated by SSP and branded ‘Meinl to go’, the food court will
incorporate a café serving the wide range of coffees for which the Austrian
capital is renowned.

‘Vienna airport was looking for something typically Austrian for its new
terminal, and we were delighted to be able to offer one of Vienna’s most
prestigious names as part of our brand portfolio,’ said Johann Weinzettl,
CEO, SSP Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and India. ‘Our airport
experience and our ability to adapt brands for this market means that we’re
able to take the Meinl brand to a totally new audience. A combination of
international know-how and local culinary expertise certainly helped us to
win this business in the face of strong competition.’

‘We did not initially have any ambitions to operate in Vienna Airport,’
said Udo Kaubek, Managing Director of Meinl. ‘However, when SSP explained
their operational capabilities, and demonstrated to me their proven track
record in taking leading brands such as Marks and Spencer Simply Food and
Caviar House & Prunier into travel environments, I was certain that they were
the best partner to help me grow my business in this exciting sector. We have
great plans for our business at Vienna airport and I am looking forward to
working with SSP to deliver them.’

The new Skylink will also feature a Panopolis bakery. This premium bakery
brand is already operating successfully in Zurich Airport and will soon to be
seen in Hong Kong International Airport. Developed by SSP to offer freshly
baked, authentic breads from around the world as well as locally sourced
products such as charcuterie and fresh cheeses, Panopolis provides a warm and
welcoming environment for customers who want to eat in the seating area or
‘on the go’.

‘We developed Panopolis to meet the needs of customers who want a premium
product in a comfortable, travel-friendly environment,’ said Panopolis Brand
Director Chris Burton. ‘As well as a food range that is both high quality and
varied, Panopolis offers a number of touches to help make travelling less
stressful such as plentiful charging points for laptops and phones, and
adequate space for hand luggage. We believe a great food and beverage offer
can play a key role in a customer’s overall airport experience.’

Commenting on the contract award, Christian Domany, member of the
Management Board of Flughafen Wien AG said: ‘The concepts we have chosen for
our new terminal will underscore the uniqueness of Vienna International
Airport and strengthen our position among international airports as a top
player.’

Editor’s notes:

About SSP

SSP, the Food travel Experts, is the leading dedicated operator of food
and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, with operations in more
than 125 airports. Its unparalleled portfolio of international, national,
local, specialty and new breakthrough food and beverage brands includes its
own national and international brands. Among these are Caffè Ritazza, Burger
King, M&S Simply Food, Bonne Journée, Caviar House & Prunier, Pizza Hut,
Upper Crust and Le Train Bleu. SSP has operations in airports, train
stations, retail parks and conference centers. The addition of Vienna airport
brings the number of countries where SSP operates to 30 in total.

SSP

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 24 /PRNewswire/ — Linear Air, a provider of point-to-point air taxi service, announced today the launch of its Eclipse E500 flight service in the greater New York City area. The expansion of its fleet in the New York region reaffirms the company’s commitment to offering business and leisure travelers unprecedented access and affordability to private jet travel.
Linear Air’s Eclipse E500 is part of a new class of very light jets (VLJ) poised to redefine air travel. Using less fuel than other light jets, the eco-friendly and efficient, twin engine Eclipse E500 offers jet aircraft performance at an unprecedented lower overall cost. That savings is directly passed on to the Linear Air customer.
“Linear Air’s goals are to provide customers with a high-quality travel experience that is hassle-free, time efficient and cost effective,” said William Herp, president and CEO of Linear Air. “With convenient and personalized service, Linear Air is pleased to offer business and leisure travelers in the greater New York City area a bold new option for air travel.”
In addition to cost-savings, other considerations that make air travel with Linear Air appealing include:
– Linear Air serves 10 times more airports than the traditional commercial airlines serve. By utilizing regional airports, Linear Air can accommodate clients’ air travel needs from locations that are closer to their homes and offices. This saves travelers the time, headache, and expense of commercial airports.
– The flexibility of Linear Air’s air taxi service allows business travelers to land in destinations not served by commercial airlines, creating opportunities to reach remote or multiple destinations in single day trips. Air travel is easily complemented by accessible ground transportation options.
– Business travelers benefit from the ability to turn travel time into productive work time by flying in well-appointed comfortable cabins conducive to conducting meetings.
– Leisure travelers are able to more easily make weekend trips from New York to Nantucket by avoiding the long security lines and other hassles associated with commercial air travel.
Linear Air’s aircraft is based at the White Plains/Westchester County Airport in New York, but will be servicing major and regional airports throughout the tri-state region as well as the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
About Linear Air
Linear Air provides point-to-point air taxi service with unprecedented access and affordability. Based in Concord, Mass., the Linear Air fleet includes four three-passenger Eclipse E500 business jets and five, eight-passenger Cessna Grand Caravan turboprops. Linear Air offers business and leisure travelers access to more than 750 cities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and eastern Canada from its bases in Boston and New York. Linear Air is a FAA-certified part 135 charter operator that maintains a Gold safety rating from ARG/US, the leading independent safety auditor in the aviation industry. For more information, please visit or call 1-877-2-LINEAR.
Contact: Alanna Flood
The Castle Group
Phone: 617-337-9531

Linear Air

RADNOR, Pa., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The skyrocketing price of aviation fuel will have devastating implications far beyond new surcharges for checked bags and in-flight beverage services according to a new study prepared by the Business travel Coalition (BTC). Not only are U.S. airlines and their passengers facing their darkest future, but fast-approaching airline liquidations will cripple the U.S. economy that depends on affordable, frequent intercity air transportation.
Massive job losses, supply chain disruption, declining business activity, shrinking tax revenues, weakened American competitiveness, devastated communities, and reduced tourism are just some of the predictable results from airline liquidations that could happen as early as the second half of 2008 as a direct result of unsustainable fuel prices.
The paper, “Beyond the Airlines’ $2 Can of Coke: Catastrophic Impact on the U.S. Economy from Oil-price Trauma in the Airline Industry,” expands on the analysis released on June 13, 2008 by AirlineForecasts, LLC and BTC and points to the real news about the airlines’ fuel problems: how multiple liquidations at legacy U.S. airlines — now a serious possibility — would have a wide-ranging impact on many facets of the U.S. economy. The report will be presented and discussed during a U.S. House Small Business Committee hearing scheduled by Chairwoman, Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) for Thursday, June 26.
“The airline industry stimulates so much economic activity — much more than many people currently understand,” said BTC Chairman Kevin Mitchell. “Airline networks are an integral part of the transport grid that supports the U.S. economy, and without immediate action to bring down fuel costs, we face the economic equivalent of a major blackout later this year or early next. Unlike in a blackout, however, the cabin lights may never come back on for many U.S. airlines.”
“The runaway price of oil is seriously hurting working families at every level, and as the airline fuel crisis intensifies, the risk of major job losses in all travel and tourism sectors and in other airline-dependent industries increases as well,” stated Jean McDonnell Covelli, BTC member and President of The travel Team, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rich Products Corporation. “As a matter of highest priority, elected officials must focus on devising an energy policy that will keep Americans productively traveling and working.”
According to the paper, “Airlines move people, but also high-value, time-sensitive or perishable cargo. Failure of one large airline would disrupt the travel of 200,000 to 300,000 passengers per day and thousands of tons of goods. The almost-full planes of remaining airlines would not be able to absorb much of these volumes. Failure of multiple airlines would paralyze the country and our American way of life, leaving us less productive, more isolated, less happy and more vulnerable.”
The paper points to nine specific impacts of a collapse of the industry:
– Direct Employment. Between 30,000 and 75,000 would lose work immediately with just one airline failure, with payroll losses of $2.3 billion to $6.7 billion.
– Indirect Community Impact. Losses would ripple throughout communities given that each airline job creates large numbers of indirect local jobs, and other economic activity.
– Reduced Purchases from Suppliers. Airline purchases would cease at any failed carrier impacting companies that rely on airlines to keep their businesses afloat as well as public entities such as airports.
– Impact on Tourism. The world’s largest industry would be devastated in the U.S., with locally severe effects in places like South Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas or Colorado, depending on which airline(s) fail.
– Effects on Logistics and Supply-Chain Management. Restaurants, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers relying on just-in-time parts, florists, grocers and the fashion industry would be among those injured.
– Decline in Business Activity. Business travel — really the flow of human capital, which precedes or facilitates other flows — would be severely disrupted, with acute disruption in airline hubs and major cities.
– Declining Tax Revenues. Loss of income taxes paid by employees, coupled with the loss of excise, use and other airline-paid taxes would be bad news for governments already struggling with declining revenues.
– Increasing Government Outlays. Impacted individuals would immediately place demands on governments in the form of unemployment compensation, retraining and the demand for other resources.
– Weakened US Competitiveness. America competes with other countries for tourists, and with reduced air lift to the U.S., travelers would be less likely to visit the U.S. and more likely to use non-U.S. carriers.
The full BTC study can be downloaded at

About BTC

Founded in 1994, the mission of Business travel Coalition is to bring transparency to industry and government policies and practices so that customers can influence issues of strategic importance to them.
Business travel Coalition