Press Release

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March 1, 2010

PremiAir, the award-winning executive helicopter charter operator, is offering a time-saving and stress-free alternative to congested motorways and restrictive rail timetables for the pinnacle of the National Hunt Season - the Cheltenham Festival next month, March 16 - 19.

Savvy race-goers can fly direct to the Gloucestershire racecourse from anywhere in the UK within a flying distance of 200 miles.  PremiAir will source all the relevant permissions and landing slots.  Chartering an AS355 Twin Squirrel helicopter, with seating for up to four passengers, will cost from just £495 per passenger (day return fare for any day of the Festival) leaving from PremiAir's base in Denham, with a flying time of just 35-minutes.  From The London Heliport in south London, flying time to Cheltenham is just 45-minutes.

Last year, PremiAir operated more than 15 charters to Cheltenham and it is anticipating even greater demand this year.  The first-class PremiAir service provides quality every inch of the way, with luxurious accommodation in all-club class seats, plenty of space for hats and hat boxes and a well stocked bar.

The Cheltenham Festival produces a unique atmosphere amongst race-goers and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.  Jump racing's favourite fixture is back on the 16th March with the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle being fiercely contested between Kyber Kim and Go Native.  The big race on the 17th, St. Patrick's Day, is The Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase, which will see Master Minded going for a hat-trick.  Thursday 18th is Ladies Day, including fantastic fashion, top class jump racing featuring the Ladbrokes World Hurdle and a Ladies only charity race in aid of Cancer Research UK.  The Festival culminates on Friday 19th with the biggest day in the racing calendar – The Cheltenham Gold Cup.  All eyes will be on stablemates Denman and Kauto Star as they square up for their third Gold Cup clash.

PremiAir was named 'Best Executive Aviation Company' at the Business Travel 2010 Awards in January, adding to previous accolades including Buying Business Travel's Best Executive Aviation Provider (Diamond Award Winner) in 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 and Luxury Travel Best Private Charter Company 2008.