Cape Air Increases Service To Rota

TIYAN, Guam, Aug. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cape Air, will enhance their current flights operated for United Express to offer daily service to Rota, with convenient, new daylight timings. The additional flights will begin operating on Friday, November 1, 2013.  International and domestic travelers, as well as local representatives had requested increased frequency.

Schedule Effective November 1, 2013

Cape Air's President, Linda Markham, offered, "When we began service in Guam in 2004, we made a commitment to the communities to provide flights that were convenient and easy. Part of that commitment is listening to our customers and leaders in the region, working together and establishing a solution that works for everyone. I am delighted that Cape Air is able to provide a much requested service to our friends and supporters in Guam, and ideally, increase the number of travelers to Rota."

Rota's Mayor, Melchor Mendiola, shared his appreciation for the cooperation between Cape Air and the local representatives, "Efficient air transportation services to and from Rota shall contribute to the economic growth of the island.  In our quest for reliable air service transportation, I am heightened by Cape Air's approval to provide daily flights serving Rota, the Mariana Islands, and connecting to international destinations.  I extend my support and appreciation to all involved in this essential air service."

Representative Terri Santos, Chairperson of the Rota Legislative Delegation, adds, "On behalf of the people and leaders of Rota, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the officials of Cape Air including all the affected stakeholders who participated in making such plan a reality."

The new, daily flights to Rota are out for sale and can be booked by visiting united.com.

About Cape Air:
Now in its 24th year, Cape Air is one of the largest independent regional airlines in the United States annually flying over 700,000 passengers to destinations around the world including New England, New York, the Caribbean, Florida, the Midwest and Micronesia. With a fleet of seventy-four Cessna 402s and two ATR-42s, the employee-owned company operates up to 850 flights per day. Based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, Cape Air also operates flights under the Nantucket Airlines brand.  Cape Air is a codeshare partner with United Airlines and American Airlines in the Caribbean and American Airlines in the Midwest.  In Micronesia Cape Air operates as United Express.  In addition, Cape Air has ticket and baggage agreements with most major airlines.  Cape Air's unique brand of customer service, MOCHA HAGoTDI,* has earned the airline accolades as 'Best Airline' on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and in the United States Virgin Islands. The airline has been recognized for outstanding philanthropy in the communities it serves and Cape Air Founder and CEO Dan Wolf was recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award.

* Make our Customers Happy and Have a Good Time Doing It

About United

United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,341 flights a day to more than 360 airports across six continents. In 2012, United and United Express carried more passenger traffic than any other airline in the world and operated nearly two million flights carrying 140 million customers. United is investing in upgrading its onboard products and now offers more flat-bed seats in its premium cabins and more extra-legroom economy-class seating than any airline in North America. In 2013, United became the first U.S.-based international carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi on long-haul overseas routes. The airline also features DIRECTV® on 200 aircraft, offering customers more live television access than any other airline in the world. United operates nearly 700 mainline aircraft and has made large-scale investments in its fleet. In 2013, United will continue to modernize its fleet by taking delivery of more than two dozen new Boeing aircraft. The company expanded its industry-leading global route network in 2012, launching nine new international and 18 new domestic routes. Business Traveler magazine awarded United Best Airline for North American Travel for 2012, and readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United's MileagePlus program the best frequent flyer program for nine consecutive years. According to the 4^th annual Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey published by IdeaWorksCompany in May 2013, United has the most saver-style award-seat availability among the largest U.S. global airlines. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 195 countries via 28 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. For more information, visit united.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL.

SOURCE Cape Air