Flexjet and Lake Austin Spa Resort Partner for Ultimate Wellness Escape

DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (www.flexjet.com)—Next stop, paradise. Flexjet fractional jet owners in need of a transcendent wellness retreat may now take advantage of exclusive benefits through a newly inked marketing alliance with Lake Austin Spa Resort. Voted #1 destination spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler readers, Lake Austin Spa Resort is a premier lakefront destination spa resort nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, and a perfect complement to the flawless Flexjet experience.

"Based in Texas, both Flexjet and Lake Austin Spa Resort serve a large local clientele and are recognized for their superb customer service," said Fred Reid, President, Flexjet. "We pride ourselves on providing premium experiences beyond first rate travel, and generous perks at the top spa in the U.S., paired with the very best in private jet travel, is simply a match made in heaven."

As part of the agreement, Flexjet fractional jet owners receive a number of noteworthy benefits when visiting Lake Austin Spa Resort. Based on availability, guests receive a room upgrade to the spacious Lady Bird Suite—named in honor of the former First Lady—featuring a living room, fireplace, private garden and whirlpool. Visitors are greeted with fresh flowers and a wine and cheese plate, along with a luxurious LakeHouse robe, a tote full of the resort's signature skin care products and a $100 spa credit. Flexjet guests will also be automatically enrolled as Monarch Club members, providing them with select hotel and product offers as well as complimentary gifts.

Lake Austin Spa Resort Co-Owner Mike McAdams appreciates the significance of merging these two Texas luxury brands. "Our alliance with Flexjet allows guests to begin their relaxation hours before arriving at our doorstep—the ease and comfort of flying privately compliments the luxury experience for which we are known."

Lake Austin Spa Resort features 25,000 square feet of pure indulgence, including 30 indoor and outdoor treatment spaces. Its innovative spa menu includes more than 100 body treatments and therapies to ensure a healing yet blissful experience. The resort also offers a private outdoor couples suite, the Palm Pool, and separate locker facilities for men and women complete with a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Guests can take advantage of state-of-the-art fitness facilities—featuring up to 20 different classes and activities daily—as well as extensive discovery programs. The resort's award-winning cuisine is offered through three seasonal menus daily, blending global inspiration with local resources. Dishes are oftentimes prepared with fresh vegetables and herbs harvested from the resort's own organic gardens. 

Flexjet is dedicated to providing its owners with exclusive access to premium experiences, and this alliance with Lake Austin Spa Resort is another example of this commitment. Last year, Flexjet announced an agreement with Abercrombie & Kent to provide its owners with complimentary Marco Polo Club membership and other exclusive services.

For more information, visit: www.flexjet.com, or www.lakeaustin.com.

About Flexjet
Richardson, TX-based Flexjet—a division of Bombardier, the world's largest business aviation manufacturer—first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet now offers whole aircraft ownership and management, fractional jet ownership, jet cards and charter brokerage services. Flexjet's fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation's Industry Audit Standard, and Flexjet is the first company to be honored with its 13^th FAA Diamond Award for Excellence. Flexjet's fractional program fields an exclusive family of Bombardier business aircraft—the youngest in the fractional jet industry with an average age of approximately five years—including the Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 XR, Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 business jets. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com.

Flexjet has an approved fractional ownership program pursuant 14 C.F.R. Part 91, Subpart K, and manages flights for individual aircraft owners under Part 91 whole aircraft management program. All other flights (e.g. Flexjet 25 Jet Card program, charter brokerage services, etc.) are provided by certificated air carriers in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as Flexjet is not an air carrier.

The Flexjet 25 Jet Card Program is operated under Part 135 by Jet Solutions, LLC, a U.S. air carrier. Flexjet acts as an agent for Jet Solutions, LLC, in connection with the Flexjet 25 Jet Card program. Flexjet acts as an agent for the customer with on-demand charter broker services when arranging transportation operated under Part 135 by U.S. air carriers.

About Lake Austin Spa Resort
Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of a world-class spa and the warmth of a best friend's lake house. Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms, three gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, and a selection of spa and body treatments.

The resort has received numerous awards from prestigious national travel and spa magazines since its multi-million dollar renovation and expansion in 2004.  Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Allure, the Zagat Survey, Health, Garden Design, SpaFinder Lifestyle, Spa Magazine and American Airlines' Celebrated Living magazine have recently honored Lake Austin Spa Resort as one of the best in the country and in the world.

For additional information and reservations, call 800-847-5637, or visit www.lakeaustin.com.

About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we posted revenues of $18.3 billion USD. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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