BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Christmas may have just landed early for frequent travelers between the city that never sleeps and Panama City.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) announced Delta will offer daily roundtrip flight to LaGuardia Airport in New York City. ECP is anticipating reaching a new audience of travelers, said Parker McClellan, the executive director for Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
“What a great opportunity so we see this as a win, win for the region, win, win for the passengers and the more nonstop service we have from this airport the better off things are,” McClellan said.
The big announcement was celebrated with a water cannon salute for the inaugural arriving and departing flights to LaGuardia airport.
Travelers can book their flights between the two cities now through Delta and ECP’s website.
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