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NEWS
April 30, 2010

Contact:
David Vossbrink, (408) 501-7700
SJC Communications Director
dvossbrink@sjc.org

Sai Irene Sánchez Correa, (800) 122-8000
Volaris Public Relations
relaciones.publicas@volaris.com.mx.

Volaris Starts New Service to Mexico from
San José with First Flight to Guadalajara Today


SAN JOSE, CA – Volaris Airlines launched direct service today between San José and Mexico with its first flight to Guadalajara, making San Jose the third US city in the Mexican carrier’s network.

Greeted by a water salute on the airfield from the San Jose Fire Department, the first
Volaris flight carrying Volaris CEO Enrique Beltranena and other airline officials arrived at
Gate 16 at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). The flight was welcomed by Mayor Chuck Reed, Mexico Consul General David Figueroa Ortega, and San José community and business leaders.

“We’re looking forward to the long-term success and growth of Volaris in San José,” said
Mayor Reed. “They’re an outstanding addition that will provide more air service and travel
choices for our community.”

Volaris is the first new airline starting service at SJC since Hawaiian Airlines launched its
Honolulu flight in October 2005. San José is the 25th airport in the Volaris network of routes serving Mexico and the United States.

Major factors for selecting SJC to expand the Volaris network connecting Mexican
destinations cited by the new airline include the size and strength of the Mexican-American community in San Jose and the Bay Area, SJC’s pivotal location for Silicon Valley technology businesses, and the convenience and efficiency of the recently modernized airport.

“It’s not a coincidence that Volaris decided to enter the US-Mexico market by making
San José its third international destination,” said Beltranena. “We see a market with enormous potential, and we see the opportunity to make air travel between our countries, specifically between California and Mexico, more affordable and convenient.”

The new flights are available for booking immediately through all Volaris distribution
channels. For information about Volaris, routes, and tickets, go to www.volaris.com.mx.

Summary of new San Jose-Guadalajara service from Volaris:

Destination
Departure time
Arrival time
GDL-SJC
9:15 a.m.
11:25 a.m.
SJC-GDL
12:35 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Times are based on local time zones


About Volaris Airlines

Volaris is Mexico’s most efficient low-cost airline, aimed at offering customers a unique travel experience, operating the country’s youngest and most modern fleet averaging three years. Volaris is the only airline in Mexico offering an “On-Time Guarantee” on its 39 routes connecting 25 cities in Mexico, in addition to Los Angeles, Oakland, and now San José in California. The airline started operations in March 2006 and has over 1,500 employees committed to offering outstanding service to clients and suppliers. For more information about Volaris and booking flights, go to www.volaris.com.mx.


About Mineta San José International Airport
Mineta San José International Airport, a self-supporting enterprise, is owned and
operated by the City of San José. SJC served 8.3 million passengers in 2009. SJC has
approximately 130 flights a day on 13 domestic and international carriers to 27 nonstop
destinations. Mineta San José International Airport is located in San José, California’s third
largest city and the nation’s tenth largest city (population 1,007,000). For more SJC information, go to www.flysjanjose.com.


About the SJC Terminal Area Improvement Program
SJC’s comprehensive $1.3 billion terminal area improvement program involves the
modernization and replacement of the airport’s terminal facilities, including the construction of new Terminal B and Terminal B Concourse that will replace of Terminal C originally built in 1965.

The program also includes complete interior transformation of Terminal A to provide
more spacious and comfortable waiting areas, new ticketing area, and faster security check-in systems.

The current program also includes a new 3,350-space rental car and public parking
garage directly in front of Terminal B; expanded space for more options for quality food,
beverage, and retail services; an extensive public art program; and improved roadways providing more convenient access to the airport.

The overall modernization program is now ahead of schedule and under budget, and
Terminal B is scheduled to open for service on June 30, 2010. The balance of the program, including new parking areas, is scheduled for completion by summer 2011.


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