Elite Airways Adds Holiday Nonstop Flights between New Bedford, MA and Vero Beach, FL

Elite Airways LLC today announced the availability of nonstop flights between New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) in Mass. and Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) in Florida during and around the December holidays. Elite Airways operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-200 and CRJ-700 jet airliners known for comfort and efficiency, and maintains an impeccable safety record. Passengers receive free onboard snacks and beverages, first checked bag up to 50lbs, and no ticketing change fees (see website for details). Elite Airways is also pet friendly.

Situated in the 6^th largest city in Mass., New Bedford Regional Airport is 55 miles from Boston, 47 miles from Cape Cod and only 31 miles from Providence, RI. Located on central Florida’s east coast, Vero Beach offers year-round tropical beaches, golfing and offshore fishing, and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort–a coastal Launchpad for excursions to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks. Early bird fares start at $239.00 each way* and are scheduled as follows:

SOUTHBOUND: New Bedford, MA to Vero Beach, FL:

• Saturday, Dec. 16:  Depart EWB 10:00am arrive VRB 12:45pm
• Saturday, Dec. 23:  Depart EWB 1:45pm arrive VRB 4:30pm
• Saturday, Dec. 30:  Depart EWB 1:45pm arrive VRB 4:30pm
• Monday, Jan. 1:  Depart EWB 1:45pm arrive VRB 4:30pm

NORTHBOUND: Vero Beach, FL to New Bedford, MA:

• Saturday, Dec. 23:  Depart VRB 10:00am arrive EWB 12:45pm
• Saturday, Dec. 30:  Depart VRB 10:00am arrive EWB 12:45pm
• Monday, Jan. 1:  Depart VRB 10:00am arrive EWB 12:45pm

According to Elite Airways president John Pearsall, “Vero Beach is becoming a hot destination for vacationers and seasonal residents alike, and we are pleased to offer holiday nonstops to New Bedford. As we head into one of the most stressful times for travel, Elite Airways offers much-needed relief with convenient nonstop flights out of smaller regional airports. This allows passengers to avoid traffic jams, crowds and long lines, and enjoy more quality time with friends and family during the holidays.”

“We welcome the arrival of Elite Airways, and we are encouraged that the recent hard work to secure FAA approval for commercial air service from our airport is already paying off,” said New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell. “Elite’s holiday service will offer residents of Greater New Bedford a convenient option to travel to Florida this winter.”

According to Chairperson of the New Bedford Regional Airport Commission, Paul Barton, “We welcome Elite Airways at EWB and believe there’s a compelling economic advantage in bringing people up from Florida to the New Bedford area. The airport offers free parking and a short walk from curb to gate, which is a great alternative to the congestion, confusion and costs associated with larger airports in Mass. and Rhode Island. New Bedford has a lot to offer as a historic city as well as its proximity to the Cape and islands, and we believe the Elite Airways service will make a big difference in people’s travel schedules this holiday season.”

According to Vero Beach Regional Airport Executive Director, Eric Menger, “This is great news for our local area, bringing additional tourism to Vero Beach during the holiday season. We appreciate the additional flexibility and continuing partnership with Elite Airways and look forward to more good things in the future.”

Elite Airways’ existing route between Vero Beach and Newark Liberty Int’l Airport (EWR) continues to be a strong performer at 4x week (Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon) with daily flights added during the November and December holiday weeks. The airline also added holiday service between Vero Beach and White Plains (HPN) in Westchester County north of New York City.

For more information about upcoming flights or to purchase tickets, call 877-393-2510 or visit: EliteAirways.com.

About Elite Airways

Headquartered in Portland Maine, Elite Airways LLC was founded in 2006 by airline veterans with the goal to provide passengers a better travel experience with nonstop flights, competitive prices and exceptional service. Elite Airways is a U.S. Part 121 Air Carrier and provides chartered and scheduled service throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and South America. The airline’s routes connect underserved communities with popular destinations that include New York City/Newark, Portland ME, Asheville NC, Myrtle Beach SC, Orlando-Melbourne, Sarasota-Bradenton, and Vero Beach FL, and the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. All scheduled flights are sold and operated by Elite Airways LLC, and available for purchase at www.EliteAirways.com or by calling 877-393-2510.

*Starting fare for a one way ticket. **For Elite Airways flights, the first checked bag and carry-on will be free, $50.00 USD for a second checked bag, and $75.00 for the third checked bag per person. Each checked bag weighing between 51 and 70 pounds will be assessed a fee of $25 in addition to the checked bag fee. Each checked bag weighing between 71 and 100 pounds will be assessed a fee of $100.00. All prices quoted in US Dollars ($ USD) unless specified otherwise. Visit EliteAirways.com for more details on our standard baggage service fee schedule. Dates of the advertised flights are subject to change in accordance with regulatory requirements. See the TSA website for a list of prohibited items.