Airport

Southwest Airlines buys AirTran Airways [DEAL CLOSED]

May 3, 2011 • 3 comments

In a move that will inch them closer to being the largest airline in the US, Southwest Airlines closed the purchase of AirTran Airways Monday.  The airline already flies more …

by Jason Koertge

New Airport Names New Executive Director

May 3, 2011 • 0 comments

There has been some changes in management at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.  Former Executive Director Randy Curtis has been moved to a different role, Director of Special Projects …

by Jason Koertge

New Airport Pictures – NEVER BEFORE SEEN

April 4, 2011 • 10 comments

You know how when you see project or construction renderings, the imagery always seems so polished, glossy and beautiful looking?  You always hope the final product will look just half …

by Jason Koertge

2011 Tourism Predictions- Staffing Spree

February 21, 2011 • 1 comment

This is the third article in a series that explores 2011 Tourism Predictions for Panama City Beach. “If you market it, you must be prepared to staff it” This is …

by Rya Holloway Phillips

TDC/CVB Meeting- 2011 Marketing Plans

February 12, 2011 • 2 comments

TDC/CVB Feb 8 meeting offered an in-depth look into the 2011 marketing strategies as well as an opportunity to check out the newest TV Commercials. The Real. Fun. Beach commercials …

by Rya Holloway Phillips

Vision Airlines Joins NW Fla Regional

January 18, 2011 • 4 comments

Word on the street (and for “street” read inter-webs) is that Vision Airlines will begin offering non-stop flights through Northwest Florida Regional Airport, starting March 25.

by Rya Holloway Phillips

New Airport Set to Triple Numbers 2011

January 12, 2011 • 10 comments

This is the first article in a series that explores 2011 Tourism Predictions for Panama City Beach. Spring is right around the corner, and along with the knowledge of the …

by Rya Holloway Phillips

Airport to Double Parking Lot Size

January 7, 2011 • 3 comments

The new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport had record breaking numbers this past summer, despite local difficulties.  We had tons of traffic coming in, but we also had more traffic …

by Jason Koertge

New Airport STOMPS Old Airport Numbers [REPORT]

December 29, 2010 • 11 comments

Northwest Florida International Airport is always a fun topic. Everyone loves to talk about it, read about it and quote words like “projected passenger travel” and “estimated” while throwing numbers …

by Rya Holloway Phillips

Half Million Passengers at New Airport This Summer

December 17, 2010 • 1 comment

With this summer’s perils, the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport still handled nearly three times as many passengers as the old airport did the same period last year, 446,135 …

by Jason Koertge