[Teralogos News] Triplanetary Lines Offers Discount Mars Rates

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Triplanetary Lines Offers Discount Mars Rates

ISLANDIA, L4/Teralogos	Feb 18, 2101 
 
In an expansion of their successful TransMars program, Triplanetary Lines is reassigning two of their newest Meizi-class passenger space vessels - Zubatka and Golden Swan - to the Earth-Mars passenger route. The two vessels have been recently refitted with additional passenger accommodations and are expected to reenter service on March 10, 2101. 
The additions to the Earth-Mars route underlines a new strategy for the company, which had previously concentrated on high-margin cargo transports. 
 
"Since the Mars space elevator became operational, Triplanetary Lines has seen steady growth in the Earth-Mars passenger business. This has far outstripped our expectations, and we are working to give it more attention," said Juan Cabrillo, Triplanetary Lines President and CEO. "The move of these two vessels to the TransMars route will further reduce our already-low prices and further cement our growing lead in this important market. We expect the current one-way economy ticket price from Earth HEO to Mars LEO to drop to 7-10% by the end of this year." 
 
Triplanetary has been aggressive in breaking the near-monopoly enjoyed by rival Mars Interplanetary, establishing generous long-term shipping contract with brokers and expanding their network of freehauler affiliates for charter transport to the Main Belt and the rest of the Deep Beyond. Their liberal management policies regarding bioroid and AI rights have landed them several high-profile government contracts with the EU and they enjoy considerable clout with the independent Farhauler's Guild - although at the expense of profits compared to the more aggressive cost-cutting actions of Mars Interplanetary. 
 
"Our expansion of Earth-Mars passenger service an exciting opportunity for those planning to make an interplanetary trip," Cabrillo stated. "Triplanetary Lines commitment to value and integrity has never diminished and our customers and partners can continue to rely as we move into the 22nd century. As new vessels are added to our growing fleet we will further diversify our offerings and increase our presence both on Mars and the outer solar system." 
 
- filed by Kenneth Peters