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First arrival of new PEOPLExpress into West Palm Beach on Monday WHAT: PEOPLExpress, an iconic brand that served West Palm Beach nearly 30 years ago returns to Palm Beach International Airport on July 14 with service to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport in Virginia. Media are invited to cover the return of PEOPLExpress into PBI and speak to representatives and passengers on the first inbound and outbound flights. The festivities include a water cannon salute upon arrival and event at the gate. Credentialed media will be allowed access to the ramp/tarmac for the best view of the water cannon salute. WHEN: Monday, July 14. The inaugural flight into West Palm Beach arrives at 2:15 p.m. INSTRUCTIONS: To cover the event, please contact Stephanie Richards at srichards@pbia.org or Thomas Becher at tbecher@ndp-agency.com with names and date of birth for each attendee. Upon arrival at the airport, you will check in at the ticket counter for PeoplExpress on the third level of the main terminal and receive your security pass to the gate, C5. Parking will be validated. The water cannon salute will be upon arrival expected at 2:15 p.m., so you will want any photographers/videographers to arrive by 2 p.m. to make sure you can be escorted to the best viewpoint and get set up. ###