Gail Parenteau, Parenteau Guidance (212) 532-3934
Mike McNeil, Hooters of America, Inc. 770-799-

Hooters Air Announces Expansion of Service to Gary/Chicago International Airport

Hooters Air will expand its flight operations on June 10, 2004 when it adds non-stop jet service to Myrtle Beach from Gary/Chicago International Airport with continuing service to Fort Myers and Nassau.

"We are very excited to start service from Gary/Chicago International Airport which fits right in with our Easy to Buy - Fun to Fly philosophy," stated Hooters Air President Mark Peterson. "No hassles, no long lines, free parking, you will feel like your departing from your own private airport." Hooters Air will use specially configured 737s with dark blue leather seats and extra leg room on this route. It will be staffed by a crew of two pilots, 3 flight attendants, along with Hooters Girls on every flight. The Hooters Girls are provided by Hooters of America and come from the Hooters Restaurants. Hooters Air and Hooters Restaurants in the Illinois and Indiana area will be hosting a press conference marking the inaugural flight from Gary/Chicago International Airport on Wednesday, June 9, 2004.

Schedule: From Gary/Chicago (all local times)
Destination-Departure-Arrival
Ft. Myers, FL - 8:00 AM - 1:35 PM
Myrtle Beach, SC - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - 8:00 AM - 1:50 PM

To: Gary/Chicago Destination-Departure-Arrival
Ft. Myers, FL - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Myrtle Beach, SC - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Flights will be offered most days between these cities with fares from $99. Reservations can be made for this new and expanding service at www.hootersair.com or by calling 1-888-FLY-HOOT (1-888-359-4668). Fares are one-way, subject to availability and subject to change. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and Federal Segment tax of $3. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Fares to/from Nassau do not include U.S. and Bahamian Taxes of up to $54.90. Hooters Air Flights are Public Charters operated by Pace Airlines. See Tour Participant Agreement for full terms and conditions of travel. Hooters Air currently has routes between Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, New York/Newark, Columbus, Myrtle Beach, Ft. Myers and Nassau.

Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchiser and operator of over 350 Hooters restaurants in 43 states and 10 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters' signature chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.