BLUE BELL, Pa., PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced its Next Generation Airport Passenger Security Solution, aimed at helping commercial airlines and airports speed passenger processing time, reduce costs and create a more secure and convenient experience for air travelers around the world.

Unisys, a leading integrator of security solutions for private and public sector organizations worldwide as well as a longtime provider of technology solutions to airports and the airline industry, is bringing together these capabilities to address a growing problem in air travel today: long departure lines, flight delays and dissatisfied travelers due to inconvenient procedures.

Drawing on the company’s experience with the aviation industry and advanced biometric-based security solutions for governments and commercial organizations, the new Unisys solution will integrate the various stages of the air passenger experience with a biometric component to uniquely identify each passenger. The end-to-end solution covers the key touch points of air travel: from electronic boarding passes, to boarding plane, to passing through immigration, to baggage collection.

“Travelers around the world are being squeezed by a growing number of critical but costly and inconvenient airport security procedures that are taking the joy out of traveling,” said Terry Hartmann, vice president, identity and credentialing global practice, Unisys. “With the technologies we have today, air travel doesn’t have to be such a difficult experience. Unisys has extensive experience applying advanced biometric technology to address the most demanding identification challenges, and we look forward to helping airports, airlines and immigration agencies make better use of these technologies to bring a new level of convenience and efficiency to air travel.”

The new solution, which comprises a range of Unisys services and software, is based on the proven Unisys LEIDA (Library of eID Artifacts software) framework, which creates software building blocks that accelerate the time needed to develop and implement identity and credentialing solutions. Unisys will integrate its own software solutions with best-of-breed components from its partners in the areas of biometrics and identity management.

Reducing the Hassles of Air Travel

The Unisys solution will take advantage of the ongoing transition in many countries to biometric electronic passports, or “e-passports,” which feature embedded biometric data about the traveler within the documents. Using the LEIDA framework, coupled with its existing Airport Passenger Processing Solutions, Unisys will integrate this passport data with other biometrically-captured identification information to greatly speed the air passenger process. This integration will help address many of the hot topics in the aviation industry today – such as those being addressed by the International Air Transport Association’s Fast Travel program to create standards and recommended practices for self-service options to improve the air travel experience.

“This new solution helps to address the very tricky equation of satisfying airport security requirements, while maintaining or improving passenger service and processing efficiency,” said Haakan Andersson, director of airports at Unisys.

Here’s how the new process would work for the typical passenger:

Before purchasing tickets online, travelers would provide passport and/or biometric information to the relevant authorities. Travelers checking in online could choose to have mobile boarding passes with a 2D barcode sent to their mobile phones, eliminating the need for paper boarding passes.

Upon arrival at the airport, they would proceed to a self-service or agent-operated bag drop, where their identities, e-passports and electronic boarding passes would be checked and matched using biometric technology to verify their identities. The solution also has included a capability to allow travelers, in the future, to preprint their own baggage tags to bypass airport bag-tag print queues.

Using the biometric technologies of facial recognition, fingerprint scans and iris recognition, passenger identities could be quickly verified at each security checkpoint, as well as other locations such as airline lounges. Travelers would then have plenty of time for shopping or dining, before proceeding to the departure gates where biometrics would also be used to confirm that all travelers and their luggage have made it on board – and that all travelers, their travel documents and boarding passes are uniquely matched.

Upon arrival, passengers traveling to international destinations would use their biometric-enabled e-passports at automated immigration gates to verify their entitlement to enter the country. If verified, they would be able to immediately proceed to baggage claim areas – bypassing long lines and the hassle often associated with waiting in line for manual immigration checks.

Consumer readiness for the solution was underscored by the latest results (http://www.unisys.com/unisys/news/detail.jsp?id=1120000970001910179) of its bi-annual Unisys Security Index, also announced today, which revealed that consumers worldwide are willing to sacrifice some level of privacy to increase safety when traveling by air. For example, 72% of U.S. citizens said they would be willing to provide personal data in advance of air travel to increase security. Elsewhere, 91% of citizens in the United Kingdom and 68% of Australians said they would provide biometric data to increase flight security.

This Next Generation Airport Passenger Security Solution builds on Unisys longstanding aviation and security expertise in successfully integrating communications and security networks. Unisys has worked with some of the world’s major airports including the Los Angeles World Airports, the Beijing Capital International Airport, the Delhi International Airport and the Madrid/Barcelona airports in managing their integrated security systems. Unisys systems and servers are currently used to check-in almost a third of the world’s passengers, with over 200 airlines and 600 airports around the world using Unisys solutions.

The solution also leverages Unisys experience as a leading provider of integrated identity credentialing solutions in countries such as the United States, Mexico, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Angola, Chile, Philippines, Costa Rica and Spain. In addition, Unisys will bring in its experience with U.S. government projects such as the U.S. Army In-Transit Visibility program for tracking equipment and the award-winning U.S. Customs and Border Protection Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative for identifying travelers crossing U.S. land borders.

ORLANDO, Fla., PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline’s destinations with special low fares. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways’ reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-AIR-TRAN      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

These special fares are available for purchase through April 20, 2010, and are good for travel from April 23, 2010, through November 10, 2010. Lowest fares are available for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additional sale fares are valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay. These sale fares require a 10-day advance purchase.

Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares*.  All fares are valid in either direction:

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past three years. AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Gogo Inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. Our low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

*All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Ten-day advance purchase required. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased by April 20, 2010. Sale fares are valid for travel through November 10, 2010. Lowest sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additional sale fares are available on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Blackout dates are as follows: May 28, 2010, May 31, 2010; June 18-20, 2010, June 25-27, 2010; July 2-3, 2010, July 5, 2010, July 9-11, 2010, July 16-18, 2010, July 23-25, 2010, July 30-31, 2010; and August 1, 2010, August 6-8, 2010. Travel to/from Aruba is not valid from June 18, 2010 through August 8, 2010. Service to/from Grand Rapids, MI, begins on May 4, 2010. Service to/from Seattle resumes May 4, 2010. Service to/from Tunica, MS, begins on May 6, 2010. Service to/from Huntsville, AL, begins on May 27, 2010. Service on some itineraries may be provided by our partner SkyWest Airlines. A first bag may be checked for a fee of $15 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $25 each way. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15 per passenger. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Fares do not include segment taxes of $3.70 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $32.20. Fares to/from Mexico and the Caribbean do not include additional government taxes of up to $100.

PENNINGTON, N.J., PRNewswire/ — The secret to keeping teens happy while on a family vacation is to give them the freedom to choose their own fun. But, where on earth can you find truly teen-friendly activities? The family travel editors at Family Vacation Critic™ (http://www.familyvacationcritic.com) think they have found the solution with their picks of the Ten Best Resorts for Teens.

1. Atlantis Paradise Island — Bahamas

This Bahamian resort offers a massive aquatic playground with 20 swimming areas, the world’s largest open-air marine habitat and Aquaventure, a 63-acre water park. Other activities include a state-of-the-art climbing center, teen spa treatments and the “no adults” hangout, Club Rush.

2. Smuggler’s Notch — Vermont

A summer vacation at “Smuggs” features excellent outdoor activity programs. Ages 11 to 15 years can join the “Notch Squad,” a full-day experience with active games, high and low rope courses and unique sports like mountain-boarding. “High Adventure Experience Camp” offers climbing, kayaking and zip lines for daredevils up to age 15 — while older teens (ages 15 to 17) get the freedom to choose their own itineraries with the “Mountain Explorers” program.

3. Universal Orlando Resort — Florida

Two popular theme parks and a sprawling entertainment district will keep your teens entertained both day and night. On select nights, visitors ages 15 through 19 can get their groove on at CityWalk, a dance club at Universal’s 30-acre entertainment and dining complex, which plays host to regular teen nights.

4. Walt Disney World Resort — Florida

Teens will enjoy thrill rides like the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. Beyond the theme park gates, two water parks, an indoor interactive playground and 24 Disney-owned resort properties offer boundless entertainment options.

5. Beaches Turks & Caicos — Turks and Caicos

After a day spent sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing and scuba diving, teens can try their hands at surfing on a SurfStream simulator, make their own CD’s at Scratch DJ Academy, chill at Trench Town Lounge or hang out at Xbox 360 Game Garage or Liquid, an aqua-themed dance club.

6. Triangle C Dude Ranch — Wyoming

The Teen Dude Ranch Program (ages 13 to 19) includes overnight mountain-bike trips with breakfast cookouts, “Dude Disco” nights and Teen Cowboy classes. Weekly group excursions to Yellowstone National Park (included) and Grand Teton National Park (Snake River rafting fee) are a draw, even when parents tag along for the ride.

7. Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa — Mexico

This all-inclusive resort offers value for parents and a paradise for teens, featuring lively entertainment and food 24/7. Included in your stay are a number of water-centered activities, such as kayaking, snorkeling and windsurfing. The Black & White Jr. teen club offers Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, while live nightly shows, teen disco parties and a 24-hour beach/snack bar keep teens entertained into the wee hours.

8. The Tyler Place Family Resort — Vermont

Lose the Blackberry, the video controls and — dare we say it — the TV at this all-inclusive resort that’s big on classic outdoor family fun. Activities include water-skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, hiking and climbing, among others, and teens get around on their own resort-issued bikes. Daily programs for kids, from infants to young teens (ages 13 to 15), are included in the rate at this exceptionally well-run family resort.

9. Fairmont Scottsdale — Arizona

A great stop on a Southwestern U.S. family road trip, the resort offers golf, tennis, a free-form lagoon pool with two water park-style slides, a new Sport Court and The Hang Out, a private lounge for guests, ages 13 to 17. Teen-friendly excursions include hot air balloon flights, horseback riding, mountain bike trips and off-road ATV and Hummer tours.

10. Four Seasons Costa Rica at Papagayo Peninsula — Costa Rica

At this secluded resort, families can surf, snorkel, sea kayak, hike, go horseback riding or zip through the rainforest on a high-flung canopy tour. Three hotel pools are cradled by two popular beaches, and a nearby Beach Club, Tuanis Teen Center, free cooking, salsa lessons and an onsite spa provide even more diversions for teens.

PALM BEACH, Fla., PRNewswire/ — This summer, discerning vacationers — whether families, couples or friends on a getaway — are investing in travel experiences that offer enduring, emotional value and fiscal value.  The Breakers Palm Beach is that one-of-a-kind, beachfront destination that delivers an iconic resort on the island of Palm Beach, made affordable with an expanded summer travel season and promotion.

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From May 2 – November 20, 2010, added value abounds with free use and significant savings on a variety of stellar amenities, including an abundance of dining options, recreational amenities such as golf and spa, bungalow and cabana rentals, on-site shopping and more (no resort fee applies).  Room rates start from:

• $249 per night June 1 – September 30, 2010
• $299 per night May 2 – 31, October 1 – 31, 2010
• $369 per night November 1 – 20, 2010

Extra weekday savings, Sunday through Wednesday nights, include:

• Continental Breakfast in The Circle: complimentary Monday – Thursday mornings (special pricing Friday – Sunday)
• Spa & Fitness: complimentary access to the Spa and Oceanview Fitness Center from Monday – Thursday (special pricing Friday – Sunday)
• Kid’s Meals ordered off children’s menus, ages 12 and under with paying adult: complimentary Monday – Thursday (special pricing Friday – Sunday)
• Kids Camp: complimentary Monday – Thursday (special pricing Friday – Sunday)
• Overnight Valet Parking: complimentary Sunday – Wednesday nights; $20 per night Friday – Sunday

Daily benefits, seven days a week, include:

• Unlimited tennis, complimentary
• Unlimited fitness classes, complimentary
• WiFi & Internet access, complimentary
• Locals calls, complimentary
• Unlimited golf inclusive of cart, specially priced:
  • $55 per person, per day June 1 – September 30, 2010
  • $125 per person, per day May 2 – 31, October 1 – November 20, 2010
• Savings on Dining, Spa Services, Bungalow Rentals, Shopping and more.

In an economic era that has forced many luxury hotels to cost-cut into the guest experience, The Breakers is a lodging industry stand-out for maintaining its standards of excellence, and for its unwavering commitment to its staff – a remarkable 3:1 staff-to-guest ratio that is tops in the business.  Still under its original single family ownership, this independent resort has invested over $250 million in the property over the past decade, and sustains an annual $20 million investment in physical and organizational enhancements.  It underscores The Breakers’ strong financial position as a privately-held company, and its integrity as an employer.

“We’re one of the few world-class resorts in the marketplace that savvy travelers can rely on to deliver an extraordinary guest experience,” said David Burke, vice president of sales and marketing of The Breakers.  ”Regardless of the pressures of the economy, our company is dedicated to the quality of our service staff and their high level of job satisfaction – that is what drives guest fulfillment.  That is how we give our guests what they crave in a destination,” Burke continued, “a place where outstanding, friendly service leads to exceptional experiences and lasting memories.”

For reservations or more information, visit www.thebreakers.com, call toll-free at 1-888-BREAKERS begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-888-BREAKERS      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (273-2537), or contact your travel professional.

ORLANDO, Fla., PRNewswire/ – Guests coming to Orlando for Walt Disney World’s Summer Nightastic event can enjoy unbeatable Orlando hotel specials at SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village.

Beginning June 6, 2010, Summer Nightastic takes place for the duration of the summer season. Featuring the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, the stunning Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom and new additions to the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, thrill-seekers won’t want to miss this impressive line-up.

Tourists may also find fabulous hotel deals at this hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Throughout 2010, guests who book the following package will enjoy their fourth night free when booking a four-night stay of consecutive nights. With rates from $109 to $179 per room, per night, families will enjoy all that Orlando has to offer, including Summer Nightastic.

The Get a Free Night package also features a Lake Buena Vista suite and complimentary continental breakfast daily, parking and high-speed Internet access. Guests must stay a minimum of four consecutive nights. Free night offer is valid for room rate only.

Be sure that the promotional code PRO appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-877-682-8552 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-877-682-8552      end_of_the_skype_highlighting in the US and ask for promotional code PRO.

JAMAICA, N.Y., PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT — Baltia Air Lines, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BLTA) announced today that it has executed a lease agreement for office space at Pulkovo Airport.  Executive Vice President of Baltia Air Lines, Russell Thal stated, “The signing of the lease agreement in addition to our recently signed fuel and cargo agreements in St. Petersburg were made in preparation for the start of scheduled service.”  Mr. Thal further stated, “Station readiness is part of our certification requirements.”

About Baltia

Baltia Air Lines, Inc. is a New York corporation with base of operations in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport in New York. Today, after JetBlue and Virgin America, Baltia Air Lines is the only new start-up United States Part 121 (heavy jet operator) airline in existence that has received Department of Transportation approval. Baltia’s goal is to become the leading U.S. airline in the trans-Atlantic market between the major U.S. cities and capital cities of Eastern Europe, including Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Baltia intends to provide high quality three-class passenger service, and reliable cargo and mail transportation. Baltia plans to begin their foreign scheduled air transportation as the only U.S. airline, connecting directly, to two of the world’s most prominent cities — New York and St. Petersburg.

For more information on Baltia visit the company web site at: www.Baltia.com.

D.O.T. Regulatory Disclaimer:

Baltia is a U.S. startup airline. No ticket sales are currently available. This service is subject to receipt of government operating authority.

Safe Harbor Disclaimer

Statements about Baltia Air Lines’ future expectations, including without limitation, future revenues and earnings, plans and objectives for the future operations, future agreements, future economic performance, operations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Baltia Air Lines intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the Safe Harbors created thereby. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic competitive, governmental, contractual and technological factors affecting Baltia Air Lines operations, markets and profitability, actual results could differ materially and adversely from the expected results.

NEW YORK, PRNewswire/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that it has consolidated its global customer marketing agency services with Ogilvy & Mather.

Ogilvy & Mather will work with IHG across all of the hotel company’s major regions including North America, Asia Australasia, Greater China, Europe, Middle East and Africa.  In managing a broad range of services the agency will draw on resources from OgilvyOne, OgilvyInteractive, RedWorks, OgilvyAction and other disciplines as needed.

“IHG’s portfolio spans some of the best known and highly regarded hotel properties.  Our task is to help them in their mission of caring for their guests through contemporary and leading edge communications and technologies, all around the world,” said Miles Young, CEO of Ogilvy & Mather.  ”We could not be prouder to be part of the mission of creating ‘Great Hotels, Guests Love.’”

This consolidation of marketing services follows a process designed to align IHG’s marketing communications strategies and agencies to maximize the company’s global marketing investment.  As part of that process, earlier last year, IHG awarded its consolidated media account to MindShare – also part of the WPP network.

Ogilvy & Mather

Ogilvy & Mather is one of the largest marketing communications companies in the world. Through its specialty units, the company provides a comprehensive range of marketing services including: advertising; public relations and public affairs; shopper and retail marketing; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion, relationship marketing and digital production. Ogilvy & Mather services Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local businesses through its network of more than 450 offices in 120 countries. It is a WPP company (Nasdaq: WPPGY).

IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms.  IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 4,400 hotels and more than 645,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world.  The Group owns a portfolio of well-recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards with 48 million members worldwide.

IHG has 1,400 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 140,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ihg.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards program at www.priorityclub.com. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office at www.ihg.com/media

BEIJING, PRNewswire-Asia/ — As China’s economy grows and the business sector expands into new ventures, business travel to the Mainland is becoming more relevant. Business travelers need a well-scheduled itinerary to conduct meetings while still having time to enjoy the sights and that is what The China Guide is offering. The China Guide is a Beijing-based travel company focusing on western-style quality service that matches perfectly with business-style travel.

“We can combine a variety of activities with business schedules. We design customs itineraries that include transportation between meetings, a variety of dining options, sightseeing as well as hotel bookings, for both single travelers and company trips,” says Peter Danford, Managing Director of The China Guide. “Our service style is completely client-focused, meaning that we don’t waste time with items that aren’t on the itinerary, because business travelers need to stay focused. We don’t do any shopping stops or unplanned visits that can be common with China travel organizers.”

The China Guide will design an itinerary for business groups with a mix of historical, cultural and modern elements. They will also arrange company visits or business lectures to introduce foreign professionals to the Chinese environment. “We arrange company tours for both students and professionals that include all areas of interest. Clients have the opportunity to visit Chinese wineries, production facilities and even organic farms,” adds Danford.

The China Guide

The China Guide, http://www.TheChinaGuide.com , is a Beijing based travel agency, American owned and operated. Specializing in western-style service and quality with hassle free web bookings, they work with clients to customize tours that match their travel style. Operating only in China, they have up to date knowledge and offer exciting experiences for travelers including their famous Sleep on the Great Wall tour. The China Guide avoids the common factory shopping stops that are not reflective of the true China.

SEATTLE, PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it will add a second nonstop flight between Portland, Ore., and Hawaii, with year-round, daily service to Honolulu beginning Sept. 20, 2010. The airline already flies between Portland and Kahului, Maui.

“We’re excited to provide our Portland customers with additional nonstop service to the Hawaiian Islands,” said Joe Sprague, Alaska’s vice president of marketing. “With its beautiful beaches, historic sites and endless sunshine, Honolulu is a great complement to our existing Portland-Maui nonstop service. Including these new flights, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will serve the Portland market with 90 daily departures — more than twice that of any other airline.”

Summary of new service:

Times are based on local time zones.

Flights will be available for booking on April 15, 2010, at alaskaair.com or by calling 1-800-ALASKAAIR begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-ALASKAAIR      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-800-252-7522 or TTY/TDD line 1-800-392-0228). They are timed for convenient connections to and from Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air points in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

The new flights are operated with fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800 aircraft, accommodating 16 passengers in first class and 141 in the main cabin. Special Hawaiian-themed service includes Mauna Loa macadamia nuts and a complimentary Mai Tai or POG juice, as well as Hawaiian-themed meal-for-purchase options for $6. Inflight service includes Alaska Airlines’ digEplayer, a personal entertainment system offering a variety of movies, television shows, music and other features.

Alaska Airlines Vacations offers a full line of vacation packages for travel to the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Packages include air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and tours. For more information about Alaska Airlines Vacations, visit alaskaair.com/vacations.

Together, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air currently offer more nonstop flights (serving 27 different destinations), more daily flights (89) and more California service (39 flights daily to 13 California destinations) from Portland International Airport than any other carrier.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Traditional Network Carriers” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 and 2009 North America Airline Satisfaction Studies(SM). For reservations, visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

NEW YORK, PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) reported its preliminary traffic results for March 2010. Traffic in March increased 9.1 percent from March 2009, on a capacity increase of 6.4 percent.

Load factor for March 2010 was 81.3 percent, an increase of 2.0 points from March 2009.  JetBlue’s preliminary completion factor was 97.2 percent and its on-time (1) performance was 72.1 percent.  JetBlue’s preliminary passenger revenue per available seat mile for the month of March increased 17 percent year over year.

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft “BetaBlue,” a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 60 cities with 650 daily flights.  With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-JETBLUE      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-800-538-2583), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 or visit www.jetblue.com.

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature which represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. When used in this document and in documents incorporated herein by reference, the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “indicates,” “believes,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “targets” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and are based on information currently available to us. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to many factors, including, without limitation, our extremely competitive industry; volatility in financial and credit markets which could affect our ability to obtain debt and/or lease financing or to raise funds through debt or equity issuances; increases in fuel prices, maintenance costs and interest rates; our ability to implement our growth strategy, including the ability to operate reliably the EMBRAER 190 aircraft and our new terminal at JFK; our significant fixed obligations; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and maintain our culture as we grow; our reliance on high daily aircraft utilization; our dependence on the New York metropolitan market and the effect of increased congestion in this market; our reliance on automated systems and technology; our being subject to potential unionization; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers; changes in or additional government regulation; changes in our industry due to other airlines’ financial condition; a continuance of the economic recessionary conditions in the U.S. or a further economic downturn leading to a continuing or accelerated decrease in demand for domestic and business air travel; and external geopolitical events and conditions. Further information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to, the Company’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

(1) The U.S. Department of Transportation considers on-time arrivals to be those domestic flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule.