Virgin America Launches Service Between Washington and San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America today launches twice daily service between Washington Dulles International (Washington Dulles) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports, adding a fourth route to its growing operations. As America's newest airline, Virgin America will also launch service from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 24.

"We're thrilled to finally start flying from our nation's capital to the West Coast and we hope that Washingtonians like the unique features we bring to the market," said Fred Reid, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin America. "With plugs for your laptop or blackberry at your seat, a cutting-edge in- flight entertainment system with satellite TV and 25 movies, great food on demand and custom-designed leather seats -- our brand new planes were designed with the transcontinental DC traveler in mind."

In honor of launching service to our nation's capital, Virgin America is offering special fares starting at $129 Washington Dulles-SFO* and $119 Washington Dulles-LAX.* Virgin America flights to and from Washington Dulles have conveniently-timed morning and evening departures.

Virgin America marks the start of Washington Dulles service today with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the departure gate, where Mr. Reid will be joined by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Margaret McKeough. Guests on the inaugural flight were also treated to a special breakfast and champagne toast at the gate prior to sendoff.

"We welcome Virgin America to our family of airlines at Washington Dulles International," said James E. Bennett, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. "This unique new service will be a great addition to our wide array of air service options for travelers."

Virgin America marks the start of Washington Dulles service today with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the departure gate, where Mr. Reid will be joined by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority President and Chief Executive Officer James Bennett. Guests on the inaugural flight were also treated to a special breakfast and champagne toast at the gate prior to sendoff.

Virgin America will launch service on October 10 between SFO and Las Vegas (LAS), with three daily flights. Since launch, Virgin America has started service between SFO and LAX, SFO and New York's John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK), and JFK and LAX.

About Virgin America:

As the only California-based carrier, Virgin America will serve as many as 10 cities within its first year of operation and up to 30 cities within five years. Virgin America's brand-new planes offer guests their own interactive inflight entertainment systems, plugs for laptops and other portable electronic devices, the ability to order food or chat with other guests from their own video touch-screen and a host of other features aimed at bringing fun back to flying. To learn more about Virgin America: www.virginamerica.com

*All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non- transferable. All fares require a 7-day advance purchase. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $40 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $5 per itinerary. Tickets must be purchased by September 27, 2007. Travel must be completed before February 12, 2008. Blackouts are November 16, 17 and November 20 through November 26 and December 14 through January 7, 2008. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop services are as follows: Washington (IAD)-San Francisco, September 26, 2007; Washington (IAD)-Los Angeles, October 24, 2007; and San Francisco-Las Vegas, October 10, 2007. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.40 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket.