Nonstop flights scheduled to begin June 22nd
INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and OneJet are pleased to announce today the addition of nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Flights between the two cities are scheduled to begin June 22nd.
The flights will be offered Monday through Thursday, departing IND at 8:30 a.m. local time and arriving in Memphis at 8:50 a.m. local time. Return service from MEM will depart at 3:15 p.m. local time and arrive in Indianapolis at 5:25 p.m. local time.
“We’re happy to make this announcement today and provide the people of central Indiana with yet another choice to a popular business travel destination,” said Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA). “Memphis is the 40th nonstop destination offered at IND and this is an important milestone as we continue to explore and secure new options for our business and leisure travelers.”
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. All flights will feature Hawker 400 aircraft operated by OneJet’s regional operating partner, Pentastar Aviation.
“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.”
About the Indianapolis Airport Authority
The Indianapolis Airport Authority owns and operates Indiana’s largest airport system. In addition to the Indianapolis International Airport, its facilities include the Downtown Heliport, Eagle Creek Airpark, Hendricks County Airport, Indianapolis Regional Airport and Metropolitan Airport. IND has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing it as a leader within its class, including best airport in North America in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 in Airports Council International’s annual Airport Service Quality awards. IND is the first airport in the U.S. to win LEED® certification for an entire terminal campus, and it has won additional recognition for excellent customer service, concessions programs, and art and architecture.
IND generates an annual economic impact in Central Indiana of more than $4.5 billion without relying on state or local taxes to fund its operations. About 10,000 people work at the airport each day. IND serves more than 7 million business and leisure travelers each year and averages 140 daily flights to 40 nonstop destinations. Home of the world’s secondlargest FedEx Express operation and the nation’s eighth-largest cargo facility, IND is committed to becoming the airport system of choice for both passenger and cargo service. For more information, visit IND’s Facebook page at Indianapolis International Airport and Twitter page at @INDairport.
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
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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IAA Contacts: Angela Cain or Jeff Dutton 317.487.5025 | mediarelations@ind.com