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Fusion Airways Announces Service to new European Destinations!

Fusion Airways to start daily service Lisbon, Portugal and Munich, Germany Press Contact: bcosgrove(a t)fusionairways(d o t)com San Mateo, CA July 11, 2010 (PRWEB) -- Fusion Airways today announced that they would be expanding their reach into the ever growing European market by adding two new destinations. Fusion Airways will start service to Lisbon, Portugal (ICAO: LPPT, IATA: LIS). The popular summer destination will be serviced by a daily 757-200 originating from the airlines East Coast hub of New York's John F. Kennedy airport. Lisbon is an up and coming vacation spot, featuring a rich history and beautiful beaches. With economic times worse than ever, Fusion Airways wants people to have a memorable summer. Due to this, the airline is introducing the route with fares as low as $400* one way. With even more excitement Fusion Airways announced they would start daily service to Munich, Germany (ICAO: EDDM, IATA: MUC). Served by one of Fusion's widebody 767-300ERs, Munich will be the first passenger service to the country of Germany for the airline. Munich will also be served from JFK on the East Coast of the United States. Home to the ever famous Oktoberfest, Munich is also one of the business capitals of Europe; being home to many world famous companies. Also entering the Fusion route network at a lower price, travelers will be able to visit the Germany city at prices as low as $480* one way. "Opening service to Lisbon is a big step for Fusion in the vacation market" commented Executive Vice President of Operations, Ed McCoy on Sunday "With the introductory low fare and the excitement of new service, Lisbon should be big for Fusion." "Munich is one of the biggest international markets Fusion has ever entered" said Vice President of Operations & Planning, Joe Wagner "We are genuinely excited to get the chance to go toe to toe with the legacy carriers on one of the largest international markets." CEO Jordan Greene commented on his feelings towards international expansion "I feel like we are making a step in the right direction here at Fusion, not ONE other company has the ability to provide the experience we do." *Fares shown are each way and 10-day advance purchase is required for off peak travel through 10/31/10. Fares slightly higher other days of the week. Tickets must be booked and paid for by 11:59 p.m. PST, 10/31/10 or within 24 hours, whichever comes first for travel thru 1/20/11. Fares do not include passenger facility fees of up to $18 roundtrip, the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 roundtrip or fees of $3.50 per segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Seats are limited and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable at these prices, especially during busy travel periods. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, but may be reissued for a $150 change fee plus any applicable difference in fare so long as your flight segment(s) is cancelled prior to scheduled departure time, otherwise the ticket(s) and all monies will be forfeited. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for these special fare tickets. Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice and other restrictions may apply. Based on April 26th, 2009 schedule. US: Fares shown are each way based on round trip purchase for off peak travel. Off peak travel is valid noon Monday thru noon Thursday and Saturday noon-11:59 p.m. Blackout dates of 10/29-11/1, 11/20-11/30; and 12/10-1/10, apply. International: Fares shown are each way based on round trip purchase for off peak travel. Off-peak travel is valid to/from International Destinations, Monday through Thursday based on date of international flight segment. Blackout dates to International Destinations are 10/29-11/1, 11/20-11/30; and 12/10-1/10, and From International Destinations are 10/29-11/1, 11/20-11/30; and 12/10-1/10, . All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $55 round-trip are not included in the fare amount. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $175 will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $45, which may be collected by the foreign government. Passports are required for international travel. --- About Fusion Airways Fusion Airways (ICAO: FUS, IATA: F4, Call-Sign: "Rip-Tide") is the a virtual air carrier based in San Francisco, California. Fusion provides air service to destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Fusion Airways is the only San Francisco based luxury air carrier, with lie-flat seats in Fusion's widebody aircraft and a plethora of legroom throughout Business and Coach class. Fusion offers a state-of-the-art in In-flight Entertainment System, Zoom!, featuring 25 channels of DirecTV, countless channels of XM Satellite Radio and three channels of monthly featured films in every seatback of their Boeing 737, 757, 767 and Embraer E-190 aircraft. Fusion also operates a wholly owned cargo operation, Fusion Cargo, which provides global logistical support to cities worldwide with a fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11F aircraft. In addition to customer amenities, Fusion employs the latest in PHP technology including a state-of-the-art flight dispatch and financial tracking system as well as an industry leading ACARS platform, and dynamic fleet and pilot tracking. For more in-depth information regarding Fusion Airways visit Fusion's website at http://www.fusionairways.com. About Opulent Holdings The Holding Company for San Francisco based air carrier Fusion Airways, Opulent Holdings is a virtual corporation based in White Plains, New York. Opulent Holdings is traded on the vNYSE under the symbol "OPU." More information about Opulent Holdings is available at Fusion Airways' website at http://www.fusionairways.com.

 

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