Pictured cutting the purple ribbon at Midway International Airport on May 24, 2012 are Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino (center) Adam Blumenkranz, founder of JetPurple (left) and Jim Gallagher, president of Public Charters (right) JetPurple launched commercial air service on May 24, 2012 in partnership with Public Charters and Blacker Airport in Manistee, Michigan. The route is subsidized under a grant by the United States Dept. of Transportation as part of its Essential Air Service program and by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and operates as a public air charter. JetPurple is now bringing its disruptive business model to the ultra long haul air travel market. As a next generation passenger airline, JetPurple will accelerate the disruption of the commercial scheduled passenger airline industry by leveraging the world's alternative/reliever airports, private terminals, best in class aircraft and crews to OFFSET air traffic, ground traffic, travel time lag, airport congestion, and passenger stress. JetPurple is literally, private jet travel for the public. JetPurple delivers a VIP air travel EXPERIENCE as an affordable luxury, with no additional commitment beyond the ticket(s) purchased. JetPurple is the savvy choice in air travel. PLANE Power to the People! THE BOTTOM LINE...CONSUMERS WIN!!! FLY PEACEFULLY... www.jetPurple.com #jetPurple