We are coming to Seagrove for our 12th January. I must go back to Ontario for a 1 day drinking water safety meeting. Checked fares from ECP and was shocked. The lowest 1 stop fare to Toronto was $491 US. The lowest Delta only fare was $1278.
Checked VPS and found that there were numerous US Airways and Delta fares ranging from $329 to $349.
Someone at the new airport needs to work on competitive fares to non Southwest destinations.
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SoWal Expert
Perfect suggestion. Starting Dec 17, Vision Airlines will have direct seasonal flights from Niagra Falls to VPS (Ft Walton Beach), with prices starting at $79 one way. >>>more info
I know that EPC (Panama City Beach new airport) is trying to get some seasonal Canadian trips as well, but no details yet.
I know that EPC (Panama City Beach new airport) is trying to get some seasonal Canadian trips as well, but no details yet.
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SoWal Expert
I was so excited to fly at the new airport and get cheap flights with free bags .................. and the prices have all been so much more expensive than VPS or PNS I still haven't! 
I check every single trip and VPS has them beat every time by more than $100.
I check every single trip and VPS has them beat every time by more than $100.
Beach Lover
Perfect suggestion. Starting Dec 17, Vision Airlines will have direct seasonal flights from Niagra Falls to VPS (Ft Walton Beach), with prices starting at $79 one way. >>>more info
I know that EPC (Panama City Beach new airport) is trying to get some seasonal Canadian trips as well, but no details yet.
New airport code in Panama City Beach is ECP.
Flights to Niagara Falls are only on Fridays and Sundays~Hopefully you can fly out one of those days. Can't beat $79!!
SoWal Expert
Regular rates at ECP are usually more expensive than VPS, but when you get the teaser rates, they are cheap, cheap, cheap, like $30 to Nashville, $60 to Chicago, etc, and bags fly free on Southwest.
I think it's interesting that VPS carriers didn't start getting competitive until after ECP came online. VPS now also advertises heavily on local area TV stations. Good old fashioned competition is good for everyone.
I think it's interesting that VPS carriers didn't start getting competitive until after ECP came online. VPS now also advertises heavily on local area TV stations. Good old fashioned competition is good for everyone.
Beach Crab
Hi Beach Crab. Great point! Newer does not = Better
In addition to low fares on Delta and US Airways, Vision Airlines just announced non-stop service from Niagara Falls, NY to Fort Walton Beach/Destin (VPS) for $79 each way. Go to FlyVPS.com for more information.
We are coming to Seagrove for our 12th January. I must go back to Ontario for a 1 day drinking water safety meeting. Checked fares from ECP and was shocked. The lowest 1 stop fare to Toronto was $491 US. The lowest Delta only fare was $1278.
Checked VPS and found that there were numerous US Airways and Delta fares ranging from $329 to $349.
Someone at the new airport needs to work on competitive fares to non Southwest destinations.
In addition to low fares on Delta and US Airways, Vision Airlines just announced non-stop service from Niagara Falls, NY to Fort Walton Beach/Destin (VPS) for $79 each way. Go to FlyVPS.com for more information.
Beach Fanatic
Then he/she has to rent a car and drive 2 1/2 hours each way to Toronto, just saying.
SoWal Expert
Regular rates at ECP are usually more expensive than VPS, but when you get the teaser rates, they are cheap, cheap, cheap, like $30 to Nashville, $60 to Chicago, etc, and bags fly free on Southwest.
That would be nice - last time I priced a flight to Chicago from ECP it was more than $500 round trip.
SoWal Expert
Southwest had teaser rates a few weeks ago at heavy discounts, but you had a 3 day window to buy tickets for future dates, and about a two weeks ago, they had good discounts but you had one week to buy tickets for future dates.
SoWal Insider
Then he/she has to rent a car and drive 2 1/2 hours each way to Toronto, just saying.
...cheaper alternative is to get family/friend in Canada to swing by and pick them up.
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SoWal Insider
Regular rates at ECP are usually more expensive than VPS, but when you get the teaser rates, they are cheap, cheap, cheap, like $30 to Nashville, $60 to Chicago, etc, and bags fly free on Southwest.
I think it's interesting that VPS carriers didn't start getting competitive until after ECP came online. VPS now also advertises heavily on local area TV stations. Good old fashioned competition is good for everyone.
Since JOE is essentially "leasing" the Southwest jets for the next three years, I'm sure they have more than some say in determining the when and where of cheap, cheap, cheap teaser rates.
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Beach ComberAuthor
Unfortunately I can't
The Canadian government has a ridiculous rule that Canadians cannot bring U.S. rental cars into Canada. The Customs Officers will often ignore the rule but I can't take the chance.
Then he/she has to rent a car and drive 2 1/2 hours each way to Toronto, just saying.
The Canadian government has a ridiculous rule that Canadians cannot bring U.S. rental cars into Canada. The Customs Officers will often ignore the rule but I can't take the chance.
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