AIRPORT INITIATES NEW FREQUENT PARKING PROGRAM

Avoca, PA (January 19, 2006) -- The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is initiating a Frequent Parking Program effective today, January 19, 2006. This is an innovative program designed to reward frequent travelers for using the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Frequent Parking Members are recognized as being among the Airport's most important customers.

The Frequent Parking Program is simple. When you fill out an Application Form and show that you are a current frequent flier with any airline serving AVP (traveling at least 50,000 miles per year), you will receive an Airport-Issued Parking Permit. The Parking Permit will give you the ability to park in one of the Frequent Parking Member Spaces, located on the 2nd floor of the Airport’s Parking Garage.

“We appreciate all frequent parkers who fly out of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and who consistently use our parking facilities,” stated Barry Centini, Airport Director.

Membership in the Frequent Parking Program is open to all commercial air travelers 18 years of age or older. Application Forms, which contains all rules and regulations regarding the Frequent Parking Program, can be picked up either at the Airport’s Information Desk or the Administration Office. You can mail it, fax it or drop it off in the Airport Administration Office, or you can register on our website – www.flyavp.com. You also need to provide proof of being a current frequent flier that travels at least 50,000 miles per year from any airline serving the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Membership is valid for 12-month periods.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is your gateway to Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering area travelers direct service to 13 destinations with approximately 350 weekly arrivals and departures, with one-stop connections to over 450 destinations worldwide. Air service is provided by the following airlines: Continental Connection (Boston and Cleveland); Delta Connection (Atlanta and Cincinnati); Hooters Air (Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay and Allentown); Northwest Airlines (Detroit); United Express (Chicago-O'Hare); and US Airways Express (Charlotte, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). For more information, call 1-877-2FLYAVP (235-9287) or visit our web site at www.flyavp.com.