N <br /> <br /> A <br /> ~ni o ~x~~~»® <br /> BELLIN HAM <br /> 2-2-2- <br /> Passen ers who are taking connecting United flights may receive <br /> advance seat assignments and boarding passes, as well as <br /> automatic baggage transfers. <br /> In addition, passengers who are members of United's popular <br /> Mileage Plus frequent flier program earn a minimum of 500 miles <br /> credit or each United Express flight. Mileage Plus miles earned <br /> on Unit d Express flights accrue towards Premier status. <br /> Se for citizens are also eligible to participate in United's <br /> Silver ings Plus program which offers numerous travel-related <br /> discoun s. <br /> To best serve the needs of Pacific Northwest travelers, <br /> United xpress has chosen an aircraft designed for speed and <br /> comfort Belmondo said. The British Aerospace Jetstream 31 is <br /> a press rized jetprop featuring more than six feet of stand- <br /> up head oom, triple-paned windows for exceptional soundproofing, <br /> a wide- ody interior and compartments for carry-on luggage. <br /> The 19- eat aircraft cruises in excess of 270 miles per hour, <br /> and ope ates at an altitude of 25,000 feet. Each aircraft is <br /> i <br /> j flown b a crew of two pilots. <br /> Th United Express fleet comprises 16 Jetstreams and three <br /> 30-passe ger Embraer Brasilias. <br /> A w olly owned subsidiary of WestAir Holding, Inc. <br /> [AMEX:WA NPA employs more than 360 people. The airline was <br /> recently named Regional Airline of the Year by the editors of <br /> Air Tra s ort World magazine, who cited the carrier's <br /> "consist nt outstanding and innovative performance" as reasons <br /> for its election. <br /> 30 <br /> i <br /> <br />