ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Flight
Services, formerly known as AMR Services, was selected by United Airlines to
begin passenger and ramp services for United's new flights to St. Thomas
Airport (STT) in the Virgin Islands beginning on October 23. United's new
weekend flights from both Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD)
airports will utilize both A320 and B757 aircraft.
Worldwide adds United to its growing list of St. Thomas customers that
include American Airlines and US Airways (both passenger and ramp services),
Delta Air Lines (cargo and passenger screening), American Eagle (cargo), LIAT
(passenger and ramp services), Canada 3000 (ramp services) and a number of
other charter companies.
The United Airlines contract is a significant new business development for
Worldwide. It represents the firm's first major United Airlines service
contract, although Worldwide also provides limited services for United at
13 other airports. These include a range of select services from interline
baggage handling and aircraft de-icing to maintenance, cabin cleaning and
fueling services.
"We feel privileged that United, one of the world's largest air carriers,
has shown additional faith in our ability to serve their growing needs," said
Worldwide's Senior Vice President of Marketing, John Vittas. "United is
dramatically expanding its service to the Caribbean, and we plan to do our
part to make that expansion a great success."
United Airlines offers more than 2,400 flights a day to 134 destinations
in 27 countries and one U.S. territory. The airline is a member of the Star
Alliance, a global network of the world's leading airlines, and is considered
an industry innovator with breakthroughs such as E-Ticket Service, United
Connection, Airport Gate Readers, Mobile Airport Chariots, United Shuttle, and
the introduction of the Boeing 777. United Airlines' Internet address is
http://www.ual.com.
Worldwide Flight Services is the world leader in comprehensive, top-
quality aviation services. With the recent acquisition of Miami Aircraft
Support in Florida, the company provides a full range of cargo, passenger and
ramp handling services, as well as maintenance, fueling and management
services on behalf of 200 airlines and airport authorities at more than 80 key
locations worldwide.
Worldwide was formerly AMR Services, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation,
until it was purchased by the New York-based merchant bank, Castle Harlan,
Inc. Additional information about Worldwide Flight Services can be accessed
via the Internet at http://www.wwflightservices.com.
SOURCE Worldwide Flight Services
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CONTACT:
Karla Mauser of Worldwide Flight Services,
817-665-3290; or Jane Schlansker of PR/Texas, Inc., 817-332-6522,
for Worldwide Flight Services
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