MAITLAND, Fla., July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent air
carrier Via Airlines, a leading provider of flight services, has
announced it will be expanding its existing partnership with PASS
Charters, which will focus on servicing collegiate sports team
travel needs nationwide. Founded in 1997, Via Airlines has
continued to maintain an impressive dispatch rate of over 98% and
has earned an ARGUS Gold rating for its safety. PASS Charters has
been catering to sports team travel needs since 2004. As a
result of this expanded partnership and other business ventures,
Via Airlines has grown its existing fleet of 30 passenger EMB-120
aircraft with the addition of nine new ERJ-145 planes. Via
Airlines Group has directly purchased five of the planes with the
remaining under lease.
"We are very excited for all of the opportunities this
partnership with PASS offers," said Irit
Vizer, President and COO of Via Airlines. "At Via
Airlines, we still believe that air service is not just a means of
transportation. Which is why we promise our clients exemplary level
personal service. Our team of professionals understands that client
satisfaction is critical to successful flight operations. Our long
lasting partnership with PASS is continuing to grow and increases
both of our abilities to provide exceptional charter services to
universities across the country."
"Partnering with Via Airlines is an outstanding opportunity,
both for PASS and for Via," said Sue
Pavlak, COO of PASS Charters. "Both companies excel at
providing top-level charter services for collegiate sports teams,
which is why we chose to expand our partnership with Via
Airlines. They are one of the best in the industry and have
always provided us and our clients with excellent service. Working
together will give clients the best from both companies. It's a
win-win situation for the schools and we're all very pleased to be
able to provide this level of service."
Because of their unique positions in the industry, Via Airlines
and PASS sought each other out and combined their efforts in
recognition of their mutual strengths. After several years of
partnership, this improved exclusive partnership for the collegiate
travel market between Via Airlines and PASS will result in a crew
of dedicated, experienced professionals who understand the unique
needs of traveling sports teams. PASS provides logistics
solutions to their clients, while providing a high level of
customer service. Their degree of service includes immediate
alerts to team personnel with changes to flight status and weather
conditions.
About Via Airlines (www.flyviaairlines.com)
Via
Airlines is a subsidiary of ViaAir, LLC., an indirect Air Carrier
operating under DOT Regulation 14 CFR 380. Via Airlines was founded
in 1997 and has since grown to become one of the largest charter
companies in the United States, specializing in group travel
for corporate shuttles, sports teams, project shuttles and casino
trips. Today Via Airlines operates a fleet of 30-seat aircraft that
allows them to provide highly personalized, safe and reliable
service. Their aircraft are positioned in many locations
around the U.S. to offer clients the ability to travel
cost-effectively, conveniently and in comfort.
About PASS Charters (www.passcharters.com)
Founded in
2004, PASS has a management team with over 30 years' experience
specializing in sports team travel in the logistic and airline
industry. They provide air charter solutions to the collegiate
industry, Fortune 500 companies, entertainment industry, corporate
shuttles, private air charter and golf programs.
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