UNITED EXPRESS TO INCREASE SERVICE BETWEEN LEXINGTON, KY AND CHICAGO, IL

Lexington, KY - United Airlines has announced that it will increase non-stop air service between Lexington and its Chicago-O’Hare hub from three to four daily roundtrip flights, beginning September 3, 2004. The new service will be operated by United Express affiliate SkyWest Airlines using the very popular 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet aircraft.

“We appreciate the efforts of United Express to add more seats to the Lexington market. This new flight will help accommodate Lexington’s growing demand for flights to Chicago and represents a 30% increase in the number of seats available from United in the Lexington ­ Chicago market. This addition will add to the fast, easy connections to and from the West Coast and the Far East,” said Michael Gobb, Executive Director of Blue Grass Airport.

United Express’ Fourth Flight Becomes Effective September 3, 2004

From Chicago UA 6883
Depart ORD 10:50 a.m.
Arrive LEX 1:04 p.m.

To Chicago UA 6884
Depart LEX 1:34 p.m.
Arrive ORD 2:15 p.m.

In 2003, Blue Grass Airport set an all-time record by serving over 1.1 million Central and Eastern Kentucky travelers and was ranked as the fifth fastest growing airport in the nation. Blue Grass Airport is served by five major airline brands providing convenient non-stop service to 13 major hub cities and direct service to destinations worldwide.