Zappos & Virgin America Team Up to Launch Limited Edition 'Virgin America Pump in Concourse Red'
Zappos Shoppers Can Purchase a Pair with $10 from Each Sale Supporting the American Heart Association*
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the California-based airline known for bringing the fun and style back to flying, and Zappos, the leading online shoe and apparel retailer, today announce a unique partnership with the unveiling of the limited edition 'Virgin America Pump in Concourse Red.' Virgin America's in-flight teammates debut the chic new pump onboard flights as of this fall. The pump is also available to the public exclusively on Zappos.com with $10 from the sale of each shoe donated to the American Heart Association* to support awareness, research and education programs aimed at combating cardiovascular disease. This runway-worthy pump is in Virgin America's signature red – the same sparkly shade used on the airline's plane livery – and effortlessly transitions from airport concourse to a night on the town. Marrying fashion and comfort, the patent leather heel is built for dashing down the airport concourse – with features like extra insole padding and a limber, rubber sole for better grip.
Today, the airline is launching a "Get Pumped for Vegas" sweepstakes to offer travelers a chance to kick up their heels and win the ultimate high-style getaway for two to Las Vegas with mood-lit flights on Virgin America, a two night stay at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a $1500 Zappos Gift Card and a personal stylist to help pick out the perfect outfit for a night on the strip**. In a special nod to two of the airline's most stylish new routes, Virgin America is offering up to 25% off*** its new Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) flights. Travelers can use the special promo code "PUMPED" through 11:59 p.m. PST on November 20. The airline recently announced the new service between Dallas and Las Vegas that begins on December 1, 2015, with two daily roundtrip flights.
"Our mission at Virgin America has always been to bring back a bit of the style to flying – and our sleek aircraft cabins and design-forward in-flight uniforms have helped do just that. By partnering with Zappos, we're now looking to take that a step further with the custom-designed Virgin America pump," said Luanne Calvert, Chief Marketing Officer at Virgin America. "Travel can be stylish and fun – and this limited edition shoe was designed with an eye for both function and fashion. Created to be both comfortable and chic, it is the perfect travel accessory."
In addition to the custom pump, Virgin America and Zappos today introduce a collection of shoes, clothes and accessories curated by Virgin America In-flight teammates to help complete the look. Available online at Zappos.com, the collection includes a sleek black patent leather flat as well as:
"Virgin America and Zappos are two brands known for elevating the customer experience – and we saw an opportunity to design a heel that was tailored for the demands of the airline's in-flight teammates and that our customers would love too," said Galen Hardy, Senior Director of Partnerships, of Zappos. "We were able to create a contemporary shoe that reflects the modern style of Virgin America's design aesthetic - and looks just as good at 35,000 feet as it does on a night out painting the town red."
The concept for Virgin America teammates' look – from uniform to hair and makeup – is "effortless travel chic." The airline launched a new uniform in 2012, which included a red dress as a way for teammates to show support for the American Heart Association. The optional uniform option quickly became one of the most popular pieces for teammates and the following year, the red dress was officially made a permanent teammate uniform option. Virgin America teammates have also participated in the AHA Heart Walk every year since 2009 – and have raised nearly $70,000 for the organization to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.
Virgin America offers mood-lit aircraft with three custom-designed classes of service, touch-screen personal entertainment and an on-demand food and cocktail menu on every flight. In addition to a Main Cabin that offers custom leather seating with a deeper, more comfortable pitch, the airline's First Class cabin offers plush white leather seating with 55 inches of pitch, 165 degrees of recline and lumbar massagers. The carrier's Main Cabin Select service offers 38-inches of pitch, free food and cocktails, an all-access pass to media, dedicated overhead bins and priority check-in/boarding. The Red® entertainment platform offers guests their own seatback touchscreen, with +20 latest release films, TV, interactive maps, videogames, a 3,000 song library, surround sound technology and an on-demand menu, which allows flyers to order from their seatback any time during a flight.
Since it's launch in 2007, Virgin America has created nearly 3,000 jobs and currently serves Austin, Boston, Cancun, Chicago, Dallas Love Field, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Los Cabos, Newark, New York (JFK and LGA), Orlando, Palm Springs (seasonal), Portland, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C. (IAD and DCA), Honolulu and Maui-Kahului (as of Dec.3, 2015).
ABOUT VIRGIN AMERICA: Known for its mood-lit cabins, beautifully designed classes of service and innovative fleetwide amenities — like touch-screen personal entertainment, WiFi and power outlets at every seat, Virgin America has built a loyal following of flyers and earned a host of awards since launching in 2007 — including being named both the "Best U.S. Airline" in both Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards and "Best Domestic Airline" in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards for the past eight consecutive years. For more: www.virginamerica.com
ABOUT ZAPPOS: Established in 1999, Zappos.com, operated by Zappos IP, Inc., has quickly become the leading destination in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. Zappos.com currently showcases millions of products from over 1,000 clothing and shoe brands. Zappos.com, Inc. was recognized in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 by FORTUNE MAGAZINE as one of the "100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR." Zappos.com is also proud to be rated ELITE by STELLAService and was named a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion, one of only 40 companies so named in the U.S. More information about the customer service philosophy, unique culture, and job openings can be found at http://about.zappos.com. More information about Zappos Insights, and its business membership program can be found at http://www.zapposinsights.com. Zappos.com is a subsidiary of (AMZN) Amazon.com.
*Virgin America will donate $10 from the sale of each pump from November 17, 2015 to December 18, 2015 to the American Heart Association, with a maximum donation of $35,000 (cash and in-kind value).
**No purchase necessary. Open only to U.S. residents 21 and older. Employees, officers and directors of Virgin America Inc., Zappos IP, INC. and its affiliates, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and their immediate family members and members of the same household, are not eligible. Odds of winning depends on number of eligible entries received. Sponsor: Virgin America Inc., 555 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010. Begins: November 18, 2015 Ends: December 2, 2015. Prize will be awarded by random drawing on or about December 8, 2015. Void where prohibited. Flights and hotel accommodations are based on availability and subject to blackout dates. Additional terms and conditions apply. For complete Official Rules, including entry instructions and complete prize details, visit: https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/promos/zappos-rules.
*** This offer ends on November 21, 2015 at 11:59pm PT. This offer is valid for travel for the DALLAS market only; offer is not valid for any other city pairs or multi-city itineraries. Travel must occur between December 7, 2015 and March 9, 2016. Tickets require advance purchase of 14 Days. One time use promo code is valid for non-refundable Main Cabin tickets only. Promo code is valid for a 10% discount off the base fare for travel Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Promo code is valid for a 25% discount off the base fare for travel on Tuesday and Wednesday. Blackout dates are 12/18/16 – 1/6/17, 1/9/16 – 1/11/16, 1/15/16, 1/18/16, 2/4/16 – 2/8/16, 2/12/16, and 2/15/16. Promo code is not valid for refundable Main Cabin, Main Cabin Select, and First Class Fares. Promo code may only be used for bookings made on virginamerica.com and is only valid on itineraries of up to 2 guests only. Promo code may be used only towards newly booked travel and may not be applied to prior bookings. Promo code discount will be deducted off of base fare. Base fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5.60 per one way trip, where each one-way trip may include a connection or stopover between two domestic flights not exceeding 4 hours, and a Federal Segment Tax of $4.00 per domestic segment., and the U.S. Alaska/Hawaii Departure tax of $8.90 per person per segment.. A segment is a takeoff and landing. A stopover is a break in travel of more than 4 hours between 2 flights. For service to/from Mexico, base fares do not include the U.S. Immigration User Fee of $7, the U.S. APHIS fee of $5, the U.S. Customs processing fee of $5.50, a U.S. International Arrival/Departure Tax of $17.50 each way and additional taxes/fees of up to $70, including: Mexico International Departure Tax and Mexico Tourism Tax. Promo code may not be redeemed for cash. Offer is not transferable and cannot be combined with any other offers. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. If travel is changed or cancelled, promo code discount will become invalid. For travel solely between points in the Western Region (LAS/LAX/PDX/PSP/PVR/SAN/SEA/SFO/SJD only) and DAL-LAS, changes or cancellations can be made for a $100 fee per guest through all channels, plus any increase in fare, if applicable. For all other itineraries, changes or cancellations can be made for a $150 fee per guest through all channels, plus any increase in fare, if applicable. Any remaining balance will be placed in a guest's travel bank, good for travel on Virgin America for one year from date of issue. Promotion code is not eligible for Elevate points redemption bookings. Guests who no-show without a change or cancellation prior to the scheduled departure time will forfeit the amount of this fare. In addition, any future flights booked in the same reservation will also be canceled and the fare will be forfeited. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call center will cost an additional $20 per guest per itinerary. Any added cost associated with purchasing tickets from Virgin America through our reservation call center will be non-refundable. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket. Fares, routes, fees and schedules are subject to change without notice. Virgin America will accept up to ten pieces of checked baggage, up to 50 pounds each, per ticketed guest traveling within the U.S. The fee for each piece of checked baggage up to 50 pounds is $25. Additional fees apply to baggage exceeding these weight limitations, and other baggage restrictions may apply.
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