Elite Airways is expanding commercial air travel into St. Augustine

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Soon more commercial flights will travel non-stop into St. Augustine’s Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

Starting March 26, flights will take off on Saturdays into St. Augustine from Maine, and outbound to Portland International Jetport on Sundays from St. Augustine.

Tickets will cost $199 dollars each way. There will be no ticketing fees and the first 50-pound checked bag is free on the pet friendly airline.

The airline is also adding a third day of non-stop service between St. Augustine and Newark, New Jersey beginning in late March and running through mid May.

“We believe Mainers will enjoy having a new Florida destination to explore—one with historical landmarks, pristine beaches and world class golf courses and resorts. said John Pearsall, President of Elite Airways. “We’re also pleased that our Newark/St. Augustine service is being well received by the community so we’re adding a third day this spring and will look for additional opportunities to expand service at NFRA in the coming year.”

“Elite Airways’ new nonstop flights provide a new economic connection point between St. Johns County and Portland, one of the fastest growing metro areas in Maine,” said Bruce Maguire, Chairman of the St. Johns County Airport Authority. “We are thankful for the partnership between Elite Airways’ leadership and Airport Administration which enables us to offer this expanded travel option serving both business and recreational travel needs.”

“The expansion of service into NFRA by Elite Airways is a tribute to the growing demand for our destination from the northeast and Elite’s support of our community,” stated Richard Goldman, President & Chief Executive Officer, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau. “We look forward to hosting more of Elite Airways’ travelers here in Florida’s Historic Coast.”

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