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Cisco negotiated and lobbied for this nonstop flight.  We found out a couple 
of weeks ago.

see snipped release

>We are pleased to announce after months of negotiations with Midway 
>Airlines, we (Cisco) have reached a Preferred Airline agreement.
>
>A key point to these negotiations was Midway's commitment to provide 
>non-stop service between San Jose, CA and Raleigh Durham - RTP, NC.  
>Beginning Tuesday, November 7th, Midway will provide non-stop service 2 
>times a day each direction (4 trips).
>
>Midway is based out of RTP and is the largest air carrier in the immediate 
>region.  Midway provides other services from RTP to other key Cisco 
>destinations such as Boston, Newark, New York, etc.


Saundra

  forAt 01:42 PM 09/09/2000 -0400, mdthomas AT mindspring.com wrote:
>http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2000/09/04/daily15.html
>
>Midway is starting direct service to 
>San Jose Nov. 7th. The Biz column in
>the business journal says the "normal"
>fare will be only $330 -- much less
>than my last trip to the valley. Only
>$149 with 14 day advance purchase.
>
>David Bliven of Southeast Interactive
>starting advocating for such a flight
>2 years ago.
>
>"The West Coast route is a 
>departure for Morrisville-based 
>Midway, a regional carrier working 
>to reshape its fleet and broaden 
>its destination base. Midway will 
>offer two daily nonstop flights 
>each way using its newest Boeing 
>737-700 aircraft. Service begins 
>Nov. 7." 
>
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