Presentation Title
Family-Owned Premier Shuttle and Tour Business Gets Wheels
Rolling1Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State
Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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Who is Bal & Kira?When Bal and Kira Gill's daughter left
their home in Dallas, Texas, and came to Prescott to attend
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the married couple decided to
follow.
2Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route
64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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"She wanted a home, so we moved here because of her," Kira
said.
They quickly assimilated, enrolling their two boys into BASIS
Prescott and establishing a company this last September called
Fly-U Shuttle to address what they believe is a growing need in
Prescott and the rest of northern Arizona for a luxury transport
and tour service. 3Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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The idea to compete in the local transportation market came to
Bal when he visited Prescott last year and saw that there were only
one or two shuttle services in town and none were providing the
level of service he believes some visitors and residents are
looking for.4Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450
State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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"I thought they need something luxurious; something different;
something relaxing," Bal said.
Their vans feature leather captain seats, DirectTV,
complimentary beverages and charging ports for devices. 5Grand
Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand
Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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For comparable prices to other shuttle businesses in town, Fly-U
Shuttle offers a variety of services, including rides to and from
the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and tours of popular destinations
such as the Grand Canyon, Jerome and Verde Valley.6Grand Canyon
National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon,
AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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Their tours are led by experienced tour guides and many include
stops at wine tasting locations. The tour to the Grand Canyon even
includes a meal and a movie viewing at an IMAX movie theater.
7Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route
64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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8Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route
64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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"We try to accommodate to what people want," Kira said. "We also
provide transportation for special occasions such as weddings or
even ladies' night out."9Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor
Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone:
928-638-2468
223,217,31
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Fly-U Shuttle currently offers complimentary home pick-up and
drop-off in Prescott (including college dormitories) and has
pick-up and drop-off locations in Prescott Valley and
Dewey-Humboldt. 10Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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If interested in booking travel arrangements with Fly-U Shuttle
or for more information on their services, call
928-445-8880.11Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450
State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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www.explorethecanyon.comGrand Canyon National Geographic Visitor
Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone:
(928)638-2468
Group Reservations and Special Events:Phone: (877)239-3235Fax:
(928)638-2807E-mail: [email protected]
Visitor Center Hours of OperationMarch - October open 8:00 am
-10:00 pmNovember - February open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
12Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State
Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468
223,217,31
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