As reported by
the New York Times,
Virgin America has chosen Toronto as its first international destination. Pending a decision by the Department of Transportation, the three-year-old airline will begin offering direct flights to Toronto from Los Angeles and San Francisco later this year.
"The new routes come on the heels of Virgin America's announced plans to expand its fleet of aircraft by as much as one-third by 2011. The airline's low fares and in-flight amenities like Wi-Fi at no extra charge and power outlets have helped build its brand and strengthen customer loyalty, according to Abby Lunardini, a spokesperson for the airline."
"Being based in San Francisco, we have a lot of very tech-savvy flyers," she said. "And our proposed expansion to Toronto in particular will link two of North America's largest high-tech centers � so we foresee that this will be a strong market for us as well."
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