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i <br /> I <br /> <br /> U /T CXI=~I~C»® <br /> SEATTLE ON-STOPS, <br /> 2-2-2-2- <br /> Portland and Seattle, where both airlines share terminal and gate facili- <br /> ties. Co necting times between flights are as little as 20 to 30 minutes. <br /> P ssengers are eligble to earn a minimum of 500 miles of credit <br /> in Unite 's popular Mileage Plus frequent flyer program for each United <br /> Express light. Passengers who fly non-stop between Eugene and Seattle <br /> through eb. 28 may earn 1000 miles of credit, or double the usual amount. <br /> S~nior citizens who fly United Express are also eligible to par- <br /> ticipate in United's Silver Wings program which offers discounts on air <br /> fare, ho els and rental cars. <br /> T e aircraft chosen by United Express to operate its flights is <br /> designed to satisfy the needs of Pacific Northwest travelers, Belmondo <br /> said. A ressurized 19-seat jetprop, the British Aerospace Jetstream 31 <br /> cruises tan altitude of 25,000 feet. Recent design improvements have <br /> increase the stand-up headroom to more than six feet, increased overhead <br /> lighting and increased soundproofing, including adding a third pane to <br /> the wind ws. <br /> U ited Express has received its full initial order of 10 new <br /> Jetstrea s, and holds options on 30 additional new aircrraft. <br /> N n-stop flights to Seattle will depart Eugene at 10:40 a.m., <br /> 2:10 p.m. and 5 p.m. Non-stop flights to Portland depart Eugene at <br /> 6 a.m., :10 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 3:25 p.m., 5:35 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Of the <br /> Portland flights, all except the 6 a.m. and the 5:35 p.m. flights continue <br /> ' directl to Seattle without a change of plane. <br /> it eservations on United Express may be obtained through travel <br /> agencies, or by calling United Airlines at (800) 241-6522. <br /> 30 <br /> <br />