RENO, Nev., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Reno Air, Inc.
(Nasdaq: RENO; PCX: RNO) today announced it will reduce its fleet from
30 aircraft to 28 and discontinue service effective April 1 to Albuquerque,
New Mexico and Ontario, Calif. Effective May 4, service to Detroit, Mich. will
be discontinued. This will result in a reduction of 8% in schedule available
seat miles (ASMs).
    The Company said it is committed to reversing its recent financial
situation, and this spring schedule change is aimed at rationalizing the
schedule, reducing costs and restoring profitability.
    "We made the decision to pull out of these markets only after carefully
considering all our options," said Reno Air Vice President of Sales and
Marketing Steve Sarner. "We want to thank the communities for their past
support in these markets."
    Passengers whose travel plans are affected by this change will be
contacted by a Reno Air representative and reaccommodated or they may call
800-RENOAIR.
    Between 150 and 200 jobs will be affected with the majority of reductions
handled through attrition or eliminated vacancies. Reno Air is working closely
with its employees to assist with job opportunities.
    Reno Air offers everyday low fares, its own award-winning travel rewards
program -- QQuick Miles, American Airlines AAdvantage miles in select markets,
advance seat assignments, a spacious first class cabin, "EZtrip" ticketless
travel, and full participation in all major computer reservation systems.

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