LAS VEGAS -- National Airlines will introduce a daily nonstop,
roundtrip flight serving Washington's Ronald Reagan National
Airport on Oct. 26.
The Las Vegas-based carrier was approved by the Department of
Transportation to exceed the airport's 1,250-mile nonstop
restriction, allowing for a red-eye flight that departs Las Vegas
at 11:45 p.m. and arrives in Washington at 7:15 a.m.
The return flight departs Washington at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in
Las Vegas at 10:25 a.m.
National is acquiring additional aircraft to expand the service
starting Dec. 1.
The additional flight will depart from Las Vegas at 1 p.m. and
arrive in Washington at 8:30 p.m.; the return flight will leave
Washington at 8:15 a.m. and arrive in Las Vegas at 10:25 a.m.
The 14-day advance-purchase roundtrip coach fare for both
flights is $348. Flights between DCA and either Los Angeles or San
Francisco start at $388. Fares include the fuel surcharge.
National's 175-seat Boeing 757 jets include 22 first class
seats. Meals are served.
National Vacations packaged two- and three-night air/ hotel
plans at Harrah's, priced at $368 and $410, respectively, and at
the Rio for $378 and $423.
Rates are per person, double, based on Sunday to Tuesday
arrivals.
The airline's frequent flier program, National Comps, enables
members to redeem points for free flights and standard rewards.
The program also grants hotel nights, show tickets, meals and
other extras through an arrangement with Harrah's Total Rewards or
Rio's Play Rio player programs.
Washington-area agents will receive a guaranteed round-trip
ticket to Las Vegas for the first five bookings from Washington
plus an additional free ticket for five more bookings.
A companion receives a reduced rate for positive space.
Booking tracking forms can be obtained through National's sales
assistance center by calling (888) 527-8687.
The form must be completed by Dec. 30 for travel by June 15.
National Airlines offers travel agents a 10% commission with no
cap.
National Vacations pays 12% commission on the total package
price. The airline's Reduced Rate Ticket Program for agents and
their companions issues positive space tickets for flights
throughout its route system.
Call National Vacations at (888) 527-8687 or visit www.nationalairlines.com for details.