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On Monday, January 17, 2011,Vision Airlines announced additional routes for The NWF Regional Airport.  New Service introductory rates starting at $49 each way if tickets purchased by 1/23.   New areas include: Asheville, NC  -  Altanta, GA – Baton Rouge, LA – Birmingham, AL – Chattanooga, TN – Columbia, SC – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Ft. Myers, FL – Greenville, SC – Gulfport, MS – Houston, TX – Huntsville, AL – Knoxville, TN – Little Rock, AR – Louisville, KY – Macon, GA -Orlando, FL – Savannah, GA – Shreveport, LA – St. Petersburg, FL.  More information will posted as it becomes available.  http://www.visionairlines.com/route-map.html.

Vision Airlines announced Wednesday plans to offer low-fare, non-stop service from NWF Regional Airport to Niagara Falls and Miami starting December 17th.  One-way fares will start at $79 to Niagara Falls and $69 to Miami.  Additional destinations are expected to be announced in the next four weeks and should start in early 2011.  For flight information visit: http://www.visionairlines.com/index.php     

The United Service Organization (USO) has opened the “Freedom Lounge” in the Northwest Florida Regional Airport.  This 1,000 square foot facility offers Military personnel and family members welcome packets, emergency assistance with lodging, transportation, meals and communication services.   Special features include: computer stations, library services, TVs and a friendly play area for the kids.  The Lounge is staffed by USO volunteers.  Col. Bruce McClintock, Commander of the 96th Air Base Wing at Eglin Air Force Base boasts   “ This is the classiest USO facility I’ve ever seen!  This community does the best job of caring for past, present and future warriors – we are grateful for all that you do”