MYRTLE BEACH DIRECT AIR Family Ties program offers round trip fares at $140

Getting to a favorite a vacation spot of many Pittsburghers has just become a bit more affordable 

The Family Ties program allows travelers to purchase up to 20 deeply discounted flight certificates without specifying travel dates or passengers names. The certificates make excellent gifts and can be used by the purchaser as well as friends and family. Family Ties certificates will be available for purchase for $140 round trip inclusive of taxes online at www.visitdirectair.com through Wednesday, March 25th.

Myrtle Beach Direct Air began service at Pittsburgh International Airport in March 2007.

Through May 21, Myrtle Beach Direct Air flights operate on Thursdays and Sundays.

Beginning May 22 through September 5, the Myrtle Beach flights operate five days a week (except Tuesday and Wednesday) from Pittsburgh International Airport.

Direct Air flies Airbus A-320 aircraft leased from Virgin America. The aircraft offers luxury and excellent service, with eight first-class seats and 141 coach-class all-leather seats, plasma television, touch service screens, satellite radio and telephone and computer connectivity at each seat. The flights are staffed by Virgin America flight crews.

Tickets can be purchased by going to www.visitdirectair.com or by calling 1-877-432-DIRECT (3473).