Vanguard May Save Travelers Money

Faculty and staff are encouraged to consider Vanguard 
Airlines when making travel arrangements, said Warren Madden, 
vice president for business and finance. The new airline, 
which flies out of Des Moines and uses 737 jet aircraft, 
offers potential cost savings.

Vanguard flies to Dallas/Fort Worth; Denver; Kansas City, 
Mo.; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Salt Lake City; and Wichita, Kan. 
Fares range from $52 to $184 and in many cases are more than 
50 percent less than other carriers. Vanguard may be a viable 
alternative to driving to Omaha, Kansas City or Minneapolis 
for lower airfares, Madden said.

Madden said he encourages the ISU community to use Vanguard 
Airlines for both business and personal travel, not only for 
the cost savings but also to increase passenger volume, which 
could improve air service out of Des Moines. Better air 
service helps attract students and visitors to the Ames 
community.

"Central Iowa and the university's interests are best served 
by increasing air carrier competition in Des Moines," Madden 
said.

As part of its low-cost strategy, Vanguard is not listed in 
the nationwide computer reservation system. Reservations may 
be made by calling 1-800-VANGUARD. Travel and Transport, 
which provides travel services to the university, also can 
make reservations and provide confirmation numbers.

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contact:  Internal Communications, (515) 294-7065
updated:  7-7-95