02/.2/04 SUN 23:1 FAX 541 682 6838 EUGENE AIRPORT PW ADMIN <br /> <br /> - f£~j 001 <br /> I <br /> II <br /> PFC.E S S ~C.ELEASE <br /> EUGENE AIRPORT <br /> 28855 Lockheed Drive <br /> Eugene, OR 97402 <br /> (503)984-8351 <br /> Fax: (503)683-6838 <br /> i To: cal Media Date: March 1, 2004 <br /> Fax Pages: 1, including this cover sheet. <br /> From: Diana Bell, 682-8351 <br /> Subject: More Opportunities for Eugene Travelers <br /> Last week, Eugene Airport was pleased to announce the upcoming initiation of <br /> service by Delta Connection, providing twice-daily service between Eugene and <br /> Salt Lake City beginning May la`. This week, we're again able to announce <br /> additional travel opportunities for Eugene travelers as both America West Express <br /> and United Express have reinstated flights to their Eugene schedule. <br /> Beginning March 1, 2004, America West Express will reinstate their Eugene-Las <br /> Vegas service to a daily schedule, departing for Las Vegas each evening at 7:40 <br /> PM. Then, effective March 4, 2004, United Express will reinstate their third daily <br /> flight between Eugene and Denver, providing business and leisure travelers with <br /> three choices for making connections through Denver: 6:00 AM, 7:45 AM, and <br /> 2:15 PM. <br /> Bob Noble, Eugene Airport Manager, states, "I am pleased to see our local airlines <br /> respond positively to increased passenger traffic. Adding frequency, and providing <br /> another 200 seats to the Eugene market is a great indicator that our local airlines are <br /> committed to the market and that economic conditions are improving." <br /> 1.~ <br /> I <br /> <br />