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Kids Fly Free on Lakeshore Express in August

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP (WWJ) -- The startup airline Lakeshore Express, which flies 300-mph commuter aircraft in a triangle consisting of Detroit, Chicago and Pellston at the tip of the Lower Peninsula, announced it had made travel planning easier with a new Kids Fly Free promotion.

During August, kids 12 and under can fly free when travelling with an accompanying paid adult fare.

Details can be found at http://lakeshoreexpress.com/images/Kids-Fly-Free-August.jpg.

"With our kids Fly Free promotion, we're making it easy for families to squeeze in one last trip before the madness of back to school," said Greg Stallkamp, CEO, Lakeshore Express. "We've taken the hassle out of flying with easy check-in and first class accommodations, it makes flying between Chicago and Detroit a pleasurable experience."

Flying via Lakeshore Express allows families to travel between two of the largest cities in the Midwest in only an hour with deals starting at just $149. With flights out of private terminals at Chicago Midway (MDW) and Oakland County International Airport (PTK) families are able to avoid the congestion and hassle of check-in, security screening and boarding.

Lakeshore Express' operating philosophy is epitomized by our tagline, "Return to Luxury, Return to Convenience." To find out more, please visit www.lakeshoreexpress.com, Like them on Facebook Lakeshore Express or follow them on Twitter, @LakeshoreExpres.

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