As of April 2013, Newark Airport travelers can now enjoy the upscale service of Virgin America Airlines, making available 3 daily nonstop coast-to-coast flights between Newark Liberty International (EWR) and both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This newest addition to Newark Liberty will bring new jobs and competitive travel fares to the Newark, NJ area.

Virgin America at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Not only will Virgin America’s arrival result in lower fares at Newark Airport, but check out the amenities the airline will offer on every single flight:

• New fleet of aircraft
• Non-stop bi-coastal flights
• 3 service classes
• Specially designed cabins with mood lighting
• Custom-designed deep-pitch leather seating
• In-flight WIFI connectivity
• Passenger power outlets
• Touch-screen personal entertainment platforms (every seat)
• Live television + extensive in-flight entertainment library
• Google Maps
• Video games
• Seat-to-seat chat
• Music videos
• 4,000-song music library
• On-demand menu (allows flyers to order from their seatback at any time during a flight)
• Award-winning service

In addition to these already-impressive standard amenities, the airline also offers exclusive perks for First Class flyers, and special benefit programs:

First Class

• Plush white leather seating with 55” pitch, 165◦ recline
• Lumbar massagers

Main Cabin Select

• 38” pitch seating
• Free food and cocktails
• All-access pass to media content
• Dedicated overhead bins
• Priority check-in/boarding

Elevate^® Frequent Flyer Program, (Gold and Silver)

• Priority check-in
• Security clearance and boarding
• Points earning bonuses
• Free checked bag allowances
• Enhanced digital/social rewards;
• Private discounts
• Expanded advance purchase upgrade window for 8-seat First Class
• Complimentary space-available upgrades to premium Main Cabin Select service
• Complimentary access to best seat assignments within Main Cabin

Elevate Status Match Program

• Qualifying elite level flyers from select airline frequent flyer programs can match their status to Virgin America’s Elevate Gold and Silver Status levels, without giving up status or any points/miles in their current program. For more information, visit www.virginamerica.com/statusmatch.

The new airline service is particularly beneficial to Newark area frequent business travelers, who can now enjoy a comfortable environment while remaining productive, thanks to the convenient connectivity features available on all flights.

These desired benefits are confirmed in a poll conducted by Virgin America in February 2013, when frequent flyers provided feedback on what aspects of business travel they would like to change or improve upon. Here are the results of the poll:

• When asked about their “most wanted” airline amenity when traveling for business, 40 percent of those surveyed noted the availability of nonstop flight options, followed by 24 percent who said their top requested business travel feature was the availability of in-flight WiFi.
• Over 50 percent of respondents use a laptop or electronic device to get work done on every flight they take, with a further 34 percent using their electronic devices every two to three flights.
• 32 percent use in-flight WiFi on every WiFi-enabled flight they take; a further 14 percent use WiFi at least once per trip; and an additional 19 percent use in-flight WiFi occasionally (every two to three WiFi-enabled flights they take).
• Delays were rated as the most frustrating aspect of business travel – noted by a full 33 percent of respondents – followed by not enough legroom or seat space (16 percent).

The economic benefits of this newest Newark Airport arrival will also be substantial, with new job positions, opportunities and increased economic growth for the state of New Jersey.

Even if you weren’t previously planning to travel to/from Newark International Airport, maybe it’s time to find an excuse to travel, just to check out the amenities available on Virgin America flights! This welcome new addition to Newark Liberty will surely bring even more desirable options and great economic benefits to the Newark vicinity.

Newark International Airport Transportation

Although travel to and from Newark International Airport just got more exciting with the addition of Virgin America Airlines, Newark area ground traffic will still offer up the same day-to-day congestion, particularly during rush hour times and on weekends.

To avoid the exasperation of navigating busy thoroughfares when traveling to and from the airport, consider hiring a car, van or shuttle service to take some pressure off your travel experience. Hired drivers have a great deal of experience and familiarity with area roadways and travel routes, and airport transportation services have become surprisingly affordable in recent years.

To find out how simple and inexpensive it can be to travel with ease to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, get a free no-obligation rate quote online – it’s a fast and easy way to start planning your next trip on Virgin America Airlines in Newark, NJ!

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