Niagara Falls, NY: Bargains Abound at Niagara Falls International Airport
Update Aug., 2011:
Please note that Vision Airlines will no longer fly out of Niagara International Airport to Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
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If you live within an hour or so of Niagara Falls, NY, you might like to take advantage of some real deals on flights to Florida and Myrtle Beach.
On Nov. 19, 2010, I was on the inaugural Direct Air non-stop flight from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), Niagara Falls, New York to Palm Beach International Airport which leaves Friday, Saturday and Monday. Pricing starts at $99 per flight which includes taxes. With me were a couple from Oakville who boasted "We got here in one hour with no traffic! It's a no-brainer." Also aboard for hockey fans was Boston Bruin Fred Stanfield who booked multiple trips to Florida on Direct Air. Presumably, Fred likes to golf.
Direct Air has also initiated non-stop flights from Niagara Falls International Airport, (IAG) Niagara Falls, NY to Punta Gorda Fl. for the winter months with prices starting at $99 per flight including taxes on Mondays and Fridays. Direct Air also flies from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), Niagara Falls, New York to Myrtle Beach on Friday, Saturday and Monday at $99 which includes taxes. More great golfing opportunities for Canadians.
Beginning Dec. 17, 2010, at $79 per flight, Vision Airlines will operate twice a week, Friday and Sunday, offering Boeing 737, non-stop service between Niagara Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls, NY (IAG) and Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) in Okaloosa County, Fl. which serves Fort Walton Beach and Destin travellers. The Northwest Florida Air Terminal opened on Eglin Air Force Base in 1957. Vision will offer, starting Dec. 17, flights on Friday and Sunday, leaving Niagara Falls International Airport at 12.40 p.m. and arriving at Miami at 5 p.m. with a 30 minute stop at Fort Walton Beach/Destin. Return flights from Miami leave at 7.30 a.m. and arrive at Niagara International at 11.55 p.m. Prices start at $99 each way.
Starting Jan. 28, 2011, Spirit Airlines will offer three flights per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, non-stop from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) , New York to Fort Lauderdale, Florida at $73.20 one way which includes taxes. Fort Lauderdale is the biggest cruise port in the world and a gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America.
On May 5, 2011, Spirit will initiate three low-cost flights per week from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), Niagara Falls, NY to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Sunday and Tuesday at $93.20 per flight, including taxes and Thursday at $113.30 including taxes.
Niagara Falls International Airport in Niagara Falls, NY is an attractive alternative to larger and more expensive airports. Located close to the Canada/USA border, it boasts a 13,299.46 metre main runway capable of handling large jets. Low cost landing fees translates into cheaper fares. An added bonus is that there is free on-site parking in front of the terminal; however, starting January 1, 2011 parking will be $5 per day with a $25 weekly max - still a deal for travellers.
Contact Information:
• Direct Air can be reached at: 843-916-9700;
website: http://www.visitdirectair.com/contact_us/
• Vision Airlines can be reached at: 877-359-2538;
Web site: http://www.visionairlines.com/
• Spirit Airlines reservations at: 800-772-7117;
Web site: http://www.spiritair.com/Default.aspx
• Niagara Falls International Airport: phone: 716.855.7420;
Web site: http://www.niagarafallsairport.com/
Mike Keenan
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