OneJet to Add Memphis Service from Indianapolis International Airport
Nonstop flights scheduled to begin June 22nd
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OneJet today announced that it will add Memphis to its growing regional travel network with the start of nonstop service from Indianapolis to Memphis scheduled to begin June 22nd. Flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, featuring expedited boarding, TSA Preu access for eligible customers and complimentary on board amenities.
"We're extremely pleased to introduce OneJet Service to Memphis" said Matthew Maguire, OneJet chief executive officer. "The Memphis business community has strong links with, and significant travel demand to, other cities currently in our network. Our decision to add Memphis reflects not only the particularly meaningful level of Fortune 100 demand in these markets but also the long-term opportunity to create broader benefit for customers across our network."
The Hawker 400 service will depart Indianapolis at 8:30 a.m. and arrive Memphis at 8:50 a.m. with return service departing Memphis at 3:15 p.m. and arriving Indianapolis at 5:25 p.m (all times local). Flights will be operated by OneJet's regional operating partner, Pentastar Aviation Charter.
"We're delighted to welcome OneJet and its unique nonstop service model to our mix of air travel offerings, said Scott Brockman, president and chief executive officer of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. "Indianapolis is a nonstop markets that was recently eliminated, making this a great add for our community. We look forward to working with the OneJet program in their future growth at MEM."
"We welcome the new, innovative air service that OneJet will provide to members of our business community," said Phil Trenary, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber. "Air service is an essential element in our efforts to retain and attract good jobs to Memphis. OneJet's entry into our market represents another important step in increasing the number of non-stop destinations out of Memphis."
Flights will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, June 11th, through all major corporate and online travel agencies, including BCD Travel, Carlson Wagonlit, and Expedia.
For additional information, please visit www.onejet.com. For customer inquiries or travel assistance, please call 1-844-ONEJET1 (663-5381).
About OneJet
The OneJet program is developing demand-responsive transportation networks in the eastern U.S. Such networks can provide consumers increased access to nonstop travel at relatively low cost. The program incorporates former senior leadership from the U.S. major airlines, the U.S. Department of Transportation, leading U.S. aircraft manufacturers, and TSA.
Flights are operated by regionally based operating partners featuring ARG/US Platinum Safety-rated and TSA-certified operations.
About Pentastar Aviation Charter
Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. is the inaugural operating partner of the OneJet program. Pentastar Aviation is an ARG/US Platinum Safety rated, Wyvern-approved operator with over fifty years of operational experience. The company is wholly owned by Edsel B. Ford II.
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