People Express Airlines, Inc. (PEOPLExpress) announced that it has filed its applicatio

People Express Airlines, Inc. (PEOPLExpress) announced that it has filed its application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today, March 19, 2012, to engage in interstate scheduled air transportation of persons, property and mail. The DOT authority, coupled with the airline's ongoing FAA certification, will enable the airline to target late summer of this year to inaugurate service. In its application PEOPLExpress stressed to the department that it planned to offer high-quality service at extremely low fares. The airline intends to provide service in markets that have no non-stop service, or are being underserved by the current carriers. The airline noted that it does not intend to charge for the first two checked bags, or seat assignments.

Mike Morisi, President of PEOPLExpress commented "PEOPLExpress intends to liberate consumers from the poor service, high fares, hidden fees and terminal congestion connecting through busy mega-hubs throughout the United States. We are optimistic that the Department of Transportation will recognize the value of our new service and expeditiously approve our application."

The new PEOPLExpress is born of a love and passion for the iconic airline brand that revolutionized air travel. With a mission to serve markets currently underserved or abandoned by major carriers, PEOPLExpress will offer deeply discounted fares to select cities in the eastern U.S. beginning with its base of operations in Newport News, Virginia (PHF). Orlando (MCO) and Pittsburgh (PIT) have also been identified as focus cities for the airline. Additionally, Providence (PVD) and West Palm Beach (PBI) will also be included in the initial service cities.