TSA Approves ExcelAire's Private Jet Terminal as New Gateway to Washington Reagan Airport


RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - May 28, 2008) - ExcelAire (www.excelaire.com) today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved its new private jet terminal at Long Island's MacArthur Airport as a departure point for travel to Washington Reagan Airport (DCA), making it one of only 21 gateway airports approved for travel into the nation's capitol.

The approval came after ExcelAire passed rigorous TSA security checks and implemented special security procedures for trips to Reagan Airport. Flights into DCA require unique, comprehensive security measures. After Sept. 11, 2001, the government banned all private flights into the airport due to security concerns. Limited flights to Reagan resumed in 2005, via a select group of approved gateway airports and approved private jet operators.

ExcelAire has been flying its charter jets into Reagan Airport for more than two years, after passing the TSA's intensive approval process for charter flights.

"The convenience of Reagan Airport is second to none," said David Rimmer, Executive Vice President of ExcelAire. "It offers easy and quick access to Washington, DC and surrounding areas for our clients that are meeting with government officials and conducting business in our nation's Capitol."

Rimmer added, "Now ExcelAire offers unprecedented access to Reagan Airport via our private jet terminal and our private jet charter services."

About ExcelAire

ExcelAire (www.excelaire.com) is one of the nation's leading private jet charter firms, specializing in worldwide private jet charters, aircraft management, maintenance and sales. The company maintains office and hangar space at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP). Further information about the entire ExcelAire fleet, including downloadable photos and individual aircraft specifications, is available at www.excelaire.com, or by calling 1-800-773-9235.

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