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Nominate your Community NOW for a Chance to Win a $25,000 Grant

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Nominate your Community NOW for a Chance to Win a $25,000 Grant

State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Program Supports your Important Hometown Cause


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nominations are now being accepted for a contest that gives communities across the United States a chance to win big. State Farm Neighborhood Assist will award 40 communities a $25,000 grant that they will use to help make their hometowns a better place to live. Anyone in the United States can submit a cause now through March 29, 2015. Ultimately, the public will vote to decide which causes receive the grants. For more information on State Farm Neighborhood Assist or to submit a cause, get the free Facebook app at www.statefarm.com/neighborhoodassist.

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Key Dates for State Farm Neighborhood Assist:

  • March 9 – March 29     Submit causes, exclusively through Facebook
  • March 30 – May 13      YAB identifies top 200 finalists
  • May 14 – June 3          Vote for causes, exclusively through Facebook
  • June 16                      State Farm announces winners

Returning for its fourth year, State Farm Neighborhood Assist asks individuals to identify causes that would help make their communities safer, stronger and better-educated. Up to 4,000 causes will be able to submit an entry. The State Farm Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will then narrow down the field, using a scoring rubric to identify the top 200 submissions. The public will then have a chance to vote up to 10 times a day on Facebook from May 14 – June 3 for their favorite causes. The 40 causes that receive the most votes will win a $25,000 grant. The nominations and votes will be accepted exclusively through a free Facebook app.

“People are looking for ways to help their communities,” said Kellie Clapper, State Farm Assistant Vice President. “Neighborhood Assist empowers individuals to identify problems in their communities and provides the needed funding to help create a positive impact.”

In the past three years State Farm Neighborhood Assist has given $3 million in grants to support 120 causes. Last year, communities of all sizes rallied their friends and neighbors to support their cause and generated almost 3 million votes. Top vote getters last year ranged from Camp Journey who provides free camp to kids with cancer, to Yummy Bags that helps feed school kids and improve literacy.

“The State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant has been phenomenal. It has allowed us to increase the number of students we can serve food and provide books for our after school-tutoring program. We have been able to increase the number of students we serve from the 15 original, we are now up to 60,” said Pat Mick, Co-Founder of Yummy Bags, a 2014 grant recipient nonprofit that provides weekend meals to school kids. “I don’t have to see the children receive the bags, I don’t even know who the children are. It’s going to make a difference in the life of a child, that’s all I need.”

About State Farm®: 
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve over 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

About the Youth Advisory Board
The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of 30 students, ages 17-20, from across the United States who serve a two-year term. Their directive is to implement a $5 million-a-year signature service-learning initiative to address issues important to youth and communities. The Board is completely autonomous and youth-driven, and funds projects focused on issues selected by the board that impact youth. It consists of a diverse group of full-time students at high schools and universities. Each member commits about 15 hours a month to the Board and participates in three face-to-face meetings per calendar year. The Board will fund the 40 grants awarded through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program with a portion of its $5 million funding in 2014. For more information on the Youth Advisory Board, visit www.statefarmyab.com.

 


(Español) Celebrando su noveno aniversario de éxitos MegaTV

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Back to Kama: Rael supports ‘Right to Return’ for those of African descent

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Back to Kama: Rael supports ‘Right to Return’ for those of African descent


LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Several years ago, Rael, spiritual leader of the International Raelian Movement (IRM), inspired the movement “Back to Kama” (the original name for Africa used by its indigenous people) to encourage well-educated, successful and affluent people of all races and religions – especially descendants of slaves – to migrate to Kama and relocate their businesses and operations there, along with transferring knowledge and wealth accumulated in the West.

“The Back to Kama movement is gaining momentum now,” Rael said in a statement released today by the IRM. “However, interested candidates are facing an obstacle that tempers their enthusiasm.”

Describing the obstacle as one that is “of an administrative nature and easy to overcome,” Rael went on to compare the current situation with the one that existed right when the nation of Israel was first created. He pointed out that the Israeli government immediately established ‘The Right to Return,” whereby any Jew, no matter where he or she lived at the time, could immediately receive an Israeli passport and the right to live in Israel.

“The same Right to Return should be instituted by the West African states from which most ancestors of African-Americans came, as well ancestors of those now living in the Caribbean islands and South America,” Rael explained. “African states cannot afford to slow the return [of those with African ancestry] for administrative reasons. Their return, with their wealth and knowledge, is real manna, and it also renders justice for the [enslaved] ancestors.”

In today’s statement, Rael asked all Raelians in Kama to launch a broad campaign that will pressure that continent’s governments to immediately adopt right-of-return laws for all descendants of American and Caribbean slaves.

“It would be justice if those who have accumulated wealth and knowledge in countries that enslaved their ancestors to leave these countries and benefit the countries that were forcibly deprived of this invaluable human capital,” Rael said. “They should even request that the [formerly] enslaving countries issue huge monetary compensation to help them return to Africa.”


Air Europa Enters into an agreement with Seaborne

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Air Europa Enters into an agreement with Seaborne

The codeshare alliance provides daily flights between Madrid and San Juan by passing through Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo.


MADRID and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Air Europa continues its expansion throughout the Caribbean by connecting its daily flight between Spain and the Dominican Republic with its neighbor, Puerto Rico. The Globalia Group Airline and Seaborne, a Puerto Rican airline, have reached a codeshare agreement to cover the route Santo Domingo – San Juan, Puerto Rico, which will allow for daily flights to and from the islands and, as a result, the connection of both capitals with the Adolfo Suarez Airport in Madrid-Barajas.

This will permit Air Europa passengers to fly to Puerto Rico every day, by making a short stop in Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo. This route will be added to the two direct flights that Air Europa has been operating between Spain and Puerto Rico since June 2014.

“This agreement represents a step forward in our mission to be the go-to airline in flying to and from Europe, America and the Caribbean,”declared Air Europa’s President, Juan Jose Hidalgo.“And I’m sure that with Seaborne we have found a great partner, due to their impeccable trajectory and incredible punctuality index of over 98%.”

Seaborne is a company with over 20 years of experience in the Caribbean and an excellent security and operational performance history. For the Santo Domingo – San Juan route, it has an available fleet of 8 Saab 340B, Swedish-made aircraft that can carry 34 passengers.

Seaborne is honored to be selected by Air Europa to provide this service,” said Gary Foss, President and Chief Executive Officer of Seaborne.   “It is a vote of confidence in our team of outstanding professionals that has brought service to 16 airports across the Caribbean.   We want to especially thank the Tourism Company of Puerto Rico for their steadfast support of Seaborne”, he said”.       

Ingrid Rivera Rocafort, Executive Director of the Tourism Company of Puerto Rico, explains: “Efforts to continue positioning Puerto Rico as the main axis of Caribbean air access and increase flight options for our visitors continue to pay fruit. The alliance between airlines Air Europa and Seaborne, respectively leaders in Europe and the Caribbean, not only open new markets for Puerto Rico. They are also an integral part of our campaign to promote the island as a five-star destination and simplify the travel planning process for potential travelers to Puerto Rico. “

The codeshare agreement between Air Europa and Seaborne will take effect March 29.


DollarDays Doubles Donations to 10 Percent

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DollarDays Doubles Donations to 10 Percent

Socially conscious wholesaler donates 10 percent of all orders to charities and $5,000 to shelters


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DollarDays, the premier online wholesaler and closeout company focused on helping small businesses and nonprofits by offering a selection of over 300,000 wholesale products, is expanding its giving efforts this month. The wholesaler is known for donating five percent of every purchase to charities and nonprofits. In an unprecedented move, DollarDays is doubling all donations to 10 percent during March.

DollarDays.com gives 10% Back to Non-profits nominated by you during March.

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DollarDays’ social mission to help communities is a core component of the company’s identity. The wholesaler is a national supplier to charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army, American Humane Association and Kiwanis International. DollarDays also hosts monthly Facebook contests to gift $5,000 in merchandise to a wide range of worthy causes.

The socially conscious spirit of the company is underscored by its commitment to nonprofits catering to causes such as education, children, animal welfare and homelessness. Nearly half of the company’s customers are comprised of public schools and other nonprofits. Shelters often turn to DollarDays, which is the country’s largest online wholesaler, for wholesale supplies. In an effort to give back to those customers, DollarDays’ Facebook contest this month is focused on shelters.

“It’s been a particularly difficult winter throughout the country. Shelters are struggling to keep the less fortunate clothed and fed,” said DollarDays founder and CEO, Marc Joseph. “By donating $5,000 to 18 shelters this month and increasing our donations to 10 percent on every order, we hope to alleviate the additional hardships faced recently and provide shelters with support they might not otherwise receive.”

For more information about the DollarDays give back program, please visit dollardays.com.

About DollarDays International, Inc.

DollarDays International is a virtual warehouse headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. It offers small businesses and nonprofits deals on more than 300,000 products. Since 2001, DollarDays has supplied bulk wholesale products at discounted rates and rock-bottom pricing on closeout items. In 2006, DollarDays made its debut at number 158 on Inc. Magazine’s 500 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies. DollarDays’ prices are among the lowest available to small businesses, schools and nonprofits. Visit us at dollardays.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.


“Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” during National Nutrition Month®: Watch Your Calories When Eating Out

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“Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” during National Nutrition Month®: Watch Your Calories When Eating Out


SILVER SPRING, Md., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– March is National Nutrition Month — a great time to commit to a healthy eating plan by making informed food choices and consuming fewer calories, especially when eating out.  Adopting these strategies are particularly important because in today’s busy world, Americans are eating and drinking about one-third of their calories away from home.  

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To help consumers know the calories in foods when eating out, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new regulations requiring that calorie information be provided on restaurant menus, menu boards, and vending machines. The deadline is not yet here, but calorie labeling has already begun to appear.  So, start using this “new tool” to make your diet a healthy one!

Learn more about the regulations and download a consumer fact sheet (in English and Spanish) at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/UCM434004.pdf 
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Why Calories Matter

Consuming too many calories can contribute to a variety of health issues, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. To manage your weight, it’s important to balance the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses (“burns”).  With calorie information becoming available at restaurants and on vending machines, you’ll now be able to compare these foods and beverages and choose healthier options.

Calories “In Context”

To help put calorie listings in the context of a total daily diet, restaurants will also include this statement on menus and menu boards: “2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary.”  Your calorie needs may be higher or lower and will depend on your age, gender, and physical activity level. Determine your calorie needs at www.choosemyplate.gov.

In addition, when you’re comparing and choosing individual menu and vending machine items, follow this simple tip:

  • 100 calories per serving is MODERATE
  • 400 calories per serving is HIGH

Where You’ll See It

Look for calorie information on:

  • Meals or snacks from sit-down and fast-food restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, ice cream stores, drive-through windows, movie theatres, amusement parks, and take-out/delivery foods
  • Foods, such as sandwiches, ordered from a menu or menu board at a grocery/convenience store or delicatessen
  • “Self-serve” foods from a salad or hot-food bar at a restaurant or grocery store
  • Alcoholic drinks/cocktails when they are listed on menus
  • Foods sold in vending machines

Restaurants are also required to provide written nutrition information on menu items, including total fat, calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, sugars, and protein. So, when eating out, don’t hesitate to ask for more nutrition information!

Timing of the New Calorie Regulations

The regulation requiring calorie information on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants (and other places selling restaurant-type food) and on certain vending machines was issued on December 1, 2014. Restaurants will have one year and vending machine operators have two years from that date to comply.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540  Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

© 2015 eatright.org.  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

 


Entravision Enters Into a Syndication Agreement with Univision Local Media To Carry “El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” in Five Univision Radio Markets

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Entravision Enters Into a Syndication Agreement with Univision Local Media To Carry “El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” in Five Univision Radio Markets


LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, today announced that the company’s Entravision Solutions Audio Network has entered into an agreement to syndicate its marquee “El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” to Univision Local Media in five Univision radio markets across the United States beginning March 5, 2015.

This new agreement will expand the top-ranking radio program’s presence to reach 78 affiliate stations in 65 markets covering 84% of U.S. Hispanics 18-49, including 9 of the top 10 Hispanic markets and 20 of the top 25 Hispanic markets. The cast, led by the multi-talented Oswaldo Diaz, uses comedy to unite their listeners through skits and impersonations. Diaz is also known for his exemplary civic dedication. In November 2014, Diaz was named by Children’s Miracle Network’s (CMN) Hispanic Radio Person of the Year for being the largest contributor to Entravision’s total funds raised in 2014 for the Children’s Miracle Network during their annual Radiothon.

El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata has generated an overwhelmingly positive response from our audiences, who welcome its unique blend of news, popular culture, humor and human interest segments,” said Jose Villafane, EVP of Entravision Solutions. “With its talented on-air personalities and production staff, it is one of the leading programs in Spanish-language radio today, and its popularity within the Latino community is the kind of response Entravision strives to generate across all programming. We are proud to partner with Univision Radio in introducing this show to new listeners and growing our audience, who can interact with the show on our various broadcast and digital platforms.”

“We are focused on continuing to bring our audiences the culturally relevant content they want and are pleased to bring El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata to our listeners in key markets where Univision has a strong presence,” said Jose Valle, president, Univision Radio.

El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata” will broadcast on the following Univision Radio properties:

  • San Francisco/San Jose, CA – KSOL 98.9/99.1 FM
  • Chicago, IL – WOJO 105.1 FM
  • Dallas, TX – KLNO 94.1 FM
  • Houston, TX – KLTN 102.9 FM
  • Austin, TX – KLQB 104.3 FM

According to the Spring 2014 Nielsen Audio survey, El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata reached nearly 1.6 million Hispanic Adults 18+ on Entravision stations alone. Among all Entravision and partner stations, the show reaches 3.6 million Hispanic Adults 18+.

El Show de Erazno y La Chokolata is syndicated and represented on a network basis on radio stations across the U.S. exclusively by Entravision Solutions.

About Entravision Solutions
Entravision Solutions specializes in the national representation of Spanish-language media with an emphasis on radio, online and mobile platforms, creating national marketing solutions through national spot, unwired network, wired network through nationally-syndicated programming, event marketing and online and digital client advertising solutions through a single 360 platform that reaches approximately 90% of all U.S. Latinos. Entravision Solutions hosts one of the largest national advertising sales forces, representing over 130 Spanish-language radio stations in 29 of the top 30 U.S. Latino markets and Entravision Solutions Network. Entravision Solutions’ portfolio of media partners includes Deportes Media, ESPN Deportes/Disney, El Zol Media, Entravision Communications Corporation, Imagen Group Inc, Lazer Broadcasting, Lotus Communications, Sony Music US Latin, Imagen Group Inc, Media Latino, MVS, Tejas Broadcasting and a host of other strong independent broadcasters in both traditional and emerging Spanish-language markets. Entravision Solutions is headquartered in Los Angeles with five regional offices around the country. Entravision Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC).

About Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified media company with an integrated platform of solutions and services that includes television, radio, digital media and data analytics to reach Latino audiences across the United States and Latin America. Entravision has 58 primary television stations, including in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Latino markets, and is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s UniMas network. Entravision also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 49 owned and operated radio stations, and Entravision Solutions, a national sales representation and marketing organization specializing in Spanish-language media platforms and radio networks. Entravision also offers a variety of digital media platforms and services, including digital content, digital advertising platforms, including the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach, according to comScore Media Metrix®, and data analytics solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for advertisers and marketers to connect with the growing Latino consumer market. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a leading content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country reaching approximately 93% of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMas, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network reaching approximately 87% of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavision, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network, as well as Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to novelas, Univision Deportes Network, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to sports, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to news, and an additional suite of cable offerings – De Pelicula, De Película Clasico, Bandamax, Ritmoson and Telehit; Univision Television Group, which owns and/or operates 61 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Hispanic radio group which owns and operates 67 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; an Interactive network of online and mobile apps and products including UVideos, a bilingual digital video network serving Hispanic America, Uforia, a music application featuring multimedia music content, including over 65 radio stations, videos, exclusive digital channels and a custom radio offering with more than 25 million songs, Univision.com, the No. 1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. online Hispanics, and Univision Partner Group, a specialized advertising and publisher network. UCI’s assets also include a minority stake in El Rey Network, a 24-hour English-language network founded by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, and a joint venture with Disney/ABC Television Network for Fusion, a news, pop culture and satire TV and digital network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.Univision.net.


Volaris Inaugurates Tijuana – San Francisco (Oakland) Service

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Volaris Inaugurates Tijuana – San Francisco (Oakland) Service

— This is the only flight to the US from Tijuana

— San Francisco (Oakland), better connected to 16 different destinations in Mexico through Tijuana


MEXICO CITY, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) the ultra-low cost airline operating the most extensive domestic route network servicing the US and Mexico, today inaugurated new international service connecting the city of Tijuana to the San Francisco (Oakland) area with flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays.   

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As the carrier with the most extensive destination offering from Tijuana, now totaling 31 cities, to date, Volaris has transported over 18 million passengers, 3 million last year alone, a figure that is expanding given the more than 230 flights per week operated from this city. 

“Tijuana is our home and we are extremely grateful for our customer’s ongoing trust,” said Holger Blankenstein, Volaris CCO. “With pride we announce a new addition to our destination offering, with this first international flight out of Tijuana. This means we now operate 31 flights to and from this city, consolidating our positioning as Tijuana’s official carrier,” he added.

Moreover, Blankenstein pointed out that this flight represents better connectivity for the San Francisco (Oakland) area, through Tijuana, the most connected city in Mexico thanks to the airline. “This route seeks to provide San Francisco (Oakland) with greater connectivity, with the 16 connecting flights we operate from Tijuana to the rest of the country. This is how we continue to unite family and friends who live on both sides of the border at the best fares.”

Connecting destinations for San Francisco, Oakland include: Aguascalientes, Bajio, Colima, Chihuahua, Culiacan, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, La Paz, Mexico City, Morelia, Monterrey, Oaxaca, Zacatecas, Uruapan, Tepic, and Puebla.

“Volaris’ continuing expansion at Oakland International Airport brings another new international destination to the San Francisco Bay Area, offering travelers and businesses even more access to key cities in Mexico,” said Deborah Ale Flint, Director of Aviation for Port of Oakland. “OAK is the fourth largest airport in California and this new Tijuana service will make it the state’s second largest gateway for nonstop flight destinations in Mexico.”

For those interested in the new service, flight schedules, including dates and times of operation, are announced as follows:

Tijuana, Baja California –San Francisco (Oakland)
(Effective March 4. Wednesdays and Saturdays)

  • Departing Tijuana at 18:20 hrs., arriving San Francisco, (Oakland) at 19:55 hrs.
  • Departing San Francisco (Oakland) at 21:10 hrs., arriving Tijuana at 22:40 hrs.

Introduced at an inaugural fare starting at US $140, flights are available for booking with Volaris’ buy-ahead approach and innovative pay-per-service plan, Tu Decides, whereby travelers specifically select only those services they need for their trip. Booking is available for customers at all Volaris sales channels including online (www.volaris.com), our Call Centers in Mexico (01-800-122-8000) and the US (1-866-988-3527), or through any of our authorized travel agencies.

About Volaris

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra low cost airline providing point to point services and operating between Mexico and the US. The ultra low cost highly efficient business model offered by Volaris provides low base fares to develop its market, coupled with outstanding levels of quality services and a wide array of products. Since beginning their operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 132 and its fleet from 4 to 51 aircraft. Volaris currently operates over 200 daily flight segments on routes connecting 38 cities in Mexico and 19 cities in the United States with Mexico’s most modern airplane fleet. Volaris targets passengers visiting friends and family, price sensitive business travelers, and leisure travelers in Mexico and to select US destinations. Proudly Mexican, Volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the country. Among other recognitions, Volaris has received the prestigious ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for five consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.volaris.com