Apple Vacations announces non-stop flights via Frontier Airlines from Lansing's Capital Region International Airport

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tour operator Apple Vacations today announced that non-stop exclusive vacation flights to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Punta Cana from Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are now on sale. The convenient morning flights will begin Jan. 24, 2014 and end April 21, 2014.

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Apple Vacations' exclusive vacation flights from Lansing will be onboard Frontier Airlines' A-319 aircraft with 138 all-leather seats, first checked bag free and FREE DIRECTV on all seat backs. 

"We appreciate the support of Central Michigan travel agents and consumers over the past five years," said Mark Noennig, Vice President/General Manager of Apple Vacations. "We are pleased to enhance our Lansing/Capital City program with the exceptional service and benefits of Frontier Airlines. Vacationers will love Apple Vacations' popular Preferred Perks PLUS onboard amenities."

Preferred Perks PLUS can be purchased through seat selection and features include:

• Stretch seating which includes up to 5" of additional leg room in rows 1-4 of the aircraft.
• Fresh meal/snack box & two standard alcoholic beverages per adult (21+) on each flight
• Access to the Preferred check-in security line (when available through TSA)
• Separate priority check-in line at the ticket counter
• Preferred boarding–Be the first on and off the plane

"We are excited to expand our partnership with Apple Vacations to include nonstop service from Lansing's Capital Region International Airport," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president, Commercial. "Customers will enjoy our friendly service as they travel nonstop to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Punta Cana."

Apple Vacations will fly two flights weekly to Cancun on Saturdays and Mondays, while weekly flights to Puerto Vallarta depart on Fridays and Punta Cana on Sundays.

"We're thrilled to welcome Apple Vacations back to Lansing," said Robert F. Selig, executive director of the Capital Region International Airport Authority. "Apple has been a great partner, providing award-winning service to travelers across mid-Michigan flying nonstop from Lansing. We're excited to offer an extended schedule of services to these hot destinations in 2014 and look forward to working with Apple to attract more leisure travelers to fly for fun this winter. Flights fill up fast, so travelers should book today."

About Apple Vacations: For almost 45 years, Apple Vacations, America's Favorite Vacation Company, has provided affordable, top quality vacation packages from U.S. departure cities nationwide to vacation destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii and Europe, as well top US and Canadian ski resorts. With the support of travel agents, Apple Vacations has delivered more passengers to Mexico and the Dominican Republic than any other North American tour operator. Apple Vacations is consistently voted "Best Tour Operator to Mexico and Latin America" by readers of the leading travel trade magazines.

SOURCE Apple Vacations