Jet America to offer flights from Toledo to Newark, Twin Cities and Florida
Written by Duane Ramsey | | news@toledofreepress.comJetAmerica will begin non-stop service from Toledo Express Airport to Newark, N.J. and Melbourne, Fla. on July 13 and to Minneapolis-St. Paul on Aug. 14, according to an announcement by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on Wednesday, May 27.
Jet America will provide full-size Boeing 737-800 series non-stop flights at fares 50 to 70 percent less than other major carriers, according to the airline. The non-stop, one-way seats went on sale immediately with up to nine seats per flight available at a $9 fare.
“Our goal is to fly wherever JetAmerica can offer air fares of at least 40 percent less than competitors,” said JetAmerica CEO John Weikle.
JetAmerica launched its “Let’s Get America Flying Again” campaign by choosing Toledo as its first focus city in the national promotion.
“The Jet America business model is based on flying routes to mostly secondary, underserved cities with populations of three to six million people living within 75 miles of uncongested airports that do not currently provide big jet, direct non-stop service to key destinations,” Weikle said.
JetAmerica expects to be profitable because it serves secondary cities where there are few flight options and minimal competition, according to Weikle. The Boeing jets have single class cabin with 189 seats with beverage and meal service with audio and video entertainment, all for purchase.
“We are very excited about this opportunity that creates a true value for our community,” said Michael Stolarczak, president of the Port Authority. “Not only do we have three new destinations with big jet service in Toledo, we also have a Newark schedule that will support same-day business travel to the New York Metropolitan area.”
“JetAmerica is taking a very frugal approach to growth and conserving capital. To begin with, rather than purchasing aircraft, JetAmerica is instead contracting with a seasoned air carrier to provide planes and experienced flight crews. JetAmerica is currently a Part 380 Indirect Air Carrier. When Jet America is fully operational we expect to have a fleet of four jetliners within a year and 20 within five years,” Weikle said.
It is a charter airline using Miami Air to fly their planes. I would hardly call Miami air “experienced” or professional. If your life is worth $9, have at it!
This comment was posted on May 28th, 2009 at 11:44 pmBryan Glazer
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Dear Blogger:
I am curious how you came to the uneducated conclusion regarding Miami Air’s level of experience? Or did you just whip it out prematurely? ;-)
For the record. Miami Air International is among the nation’s most successful independently owned subcontracting air carrier services.
Several major league baseball, football and basketball teams rely on Miami Air to shuttle them around the country. These teams include, of course, the Miami Marlins, the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Heat.
I think these teams “value” the lives of their players, who make phenomonal salaries. Ya think these teams are going to risk their investments with inexperienced crews and poorly maintained equipment.
Do the math Blogger.
JetAmerica values the lives of its passengers.
Since its inception, 18-years-ago, Miami Air International has never been cited by the FAA/DOT.
Miami Air has been profitable for 16 of those years.
Case Closed.
Well then you
This comment was posted on June 7th, 2009 at 2:25 pm