Yo Snowbirds: Elite Adding Florida Flights at Westchester County Airport

HARRISON, NY — Want to get away to Florida during the holidays? Elite Airways has added new round-trip flights between the Westchester County Airport and Vero Beach during and around the December holiday weeks— Early bird fares start at $199 each way and are scheduled as follows:

Thursdays & Sundays between Dec. 21, 2017 and Jan. 4, 2018:

* Depart VRB 2:15 p.m. arrive HPN 5:00 p.m.

* Depart HPN 5:45 p.m. arrive VRB 8:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, the airline’s new nonstop service between White Plains and Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida on the west coast of Florida is set to begin Nov. 10, with nonstop flights on Fridays and Mondays starting at $179 each way.

“We’ve been listening to customer requests and are pleased to provide twice-weekly nonstop jet service between White Plains and Vero Beach during the holidays," Elite Airways president John Pearsall said in the announcement. "Nonstop jet service is a travel time-saver and eliminates the need for connections—both of which contribute to a more enjoyable flying experience.”

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

Elite Airways LLC was founded in 2006 by airline veterans. The airline’s routes connect underserved communities with popular destinations that include New York City/Newark, White Plains NY, Portland ME, Asheville NC, Orlando-Melbourne, Sarasota-Bradenton, and Vero Beach FL, and the island of Bimini in the Bahamas.

Headquartered in Portland Maine, Elite Airways’ maintenance operations center is located in Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast. 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.

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