It is official! Our Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is open for business. Hundreds of visitors, state officials and dignitaries were on site to watch the first take off and landing Saturday. Southwest will offer daily flights to and from Nashville, Baltimore, Houston and Orlando. Delta will be flying daily to and from Atlanta and Memphis. For additional information on the new airport, visit http://www.iflybeaches.com.
Yes…It is finally here! The most talked about event of the decade is happening this weekend on the Emerald Coast! Our new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is opening in style! Grand Opening events kick off Friday night with the sold out Green Tie Gala. The Community Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday May 22nd from 9am – 4 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets and parking passes are required. Terminal tours, music, food and fun activities are planned throughout the day including aircraft take off/landings! Commercial Service will begin on Sunday May 23rd. Visit: http://northwestfloridabeaches.com/airport-grand-opening for ticket locations and additional event information. Join in and celebrate this historical event!
The new television spot produced by Visit Florida shares the great news that Northwest Florida is open and ready for visitors. The weather is great and the beaches are breathtaking! Come down and relax for a while… Click on link to view the TV spot: http://birdwell.us/OFB2/.
Southwest Airlines introduces Florida One – a Boeing 737 beautifully painted with a colorful rendering of the state flag. What a wonderful time to launch the new aircraft just in time for the The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opening May 23, 2010. Boeing’s art project involved 32 people, working three shifts over eight days, 46 gallons of paint and 16 different colors! We can’t wait to see you Florida One!
Check out the new Southwest Commercial showcasing the Emerald Coast!
Southwest Airlines announces its intent to begin jet service from Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport in May 2010. The new airport will introduce daily jet service to the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, providing Southwest Customers easy access to its stunning white-sand beaches and vibrant communities. At least two daily non-stop fights from Northwest Florida to four destinations for a total of 8 daily non-stop flights will be available when service begins next year. Rates and schedules will be available December 2009.
Information provided by Southwest Airlines 10/21/2009 www.southwest.com
