Cape Air To Offer Service Between Hyannis And New York

HYANNIS, Mass., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cape Air will expand its reach with the addition of seasonal service between Hyannis and New York. Beginning on June 14, travelers can fly directly between Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) and Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, NY, or continue through to Manhattan using Cape Air's optional ground transport, which takes passengers from Westchester County Airport to the heart of Manhattan at 35th Street and 8th Avenue.

Schedule June 14 – September 2, 1013

Hyannis – White Plains

White Plains – Hyannis

Cape Air Founder and CEO, Dan Wolf, adds, "Cape Air's roots are on Cape Cod and the Islands. Providing a connection between New York and the Mid-Cape was a natural fit for us, and more importantly, was routinely requested by members of both communities. It is important for us to be able to listen to the suggestions of our passengers, and respond quickly to meet those needs. We look forward to providing a service that is a quick, convenient solution for both Cape Codders and New Yorkers who will be traveling back and forth this summer."

Customers can book their flights between Hyannis and White Plains or New York City by visiting Capeair.com, or by calling 800-CAPE-AIR. When booking service to 35^th Street and 8^th Avenue, online shoppers should select ZYP (New York City) as their destination.

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 Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest and Micronesia. With a fleet of sixty-six Cessna 402s and two ATR-42s, the employee-owned company operates up to 700 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 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
800-CAPE-AIR • www.capeair.com

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