Vision Airlines to Begin Service to Myrtle Beach from Toledo Express

JOC Staff |
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 26, 2012 – Vision Airlines announced today that it will begin new non-stop 737 jet service between Toledo Express Airport (TOL) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR). The new flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays between June 1, 2012 and October 29, 2012.

“We are very excited to announce this new service to Myrtle Beach,” says Paul L. Toth, President and CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. “We focus on air passenger service development every day at Toledo Express and we are pleased to be able to offer this option to our community. The Myrtle Beach area is one of the top destinations for northwest Ohio residents during the peak summer vacation period.”

Toledo was among eight destinations that were chosen to receive new air service to Myrtle Beach on Vision Airlines.

“Vision Airlines’ new, non-stop flights to Myrtle Beach are another step in providing low-cost air service to fantastic vacation destinations. The great golf courses and family-friendly beaches make Myrtle Beach an excellent vacation value,” said David Meers, Senior Vice President of Vision Airlines. “Vision Airlines’ non-stop, big jet, Boeing 737 service will save passengers time and money, making flying a more attractive option for traveling to Myrtle Beach this summer.”

Vision Airlines has been in operation for more than 18 years offering low-cost flights to the most popular leisure destinations. Vision Airlines is an ETOPS certified Part 121 Air Carrier. The company's fleet consists of 19-passenger and 30-passenger Dornier turboprops, Boeing 737's and wide-body Boeing 767's. Vision Airlines offers both scheduled and charter flights to international and domestic destinations. Additionally, the company continues to offer popular tourist flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Vision Airlines has offices in Las Vegas, Atlanta and Washington DC.

Currently, non-stop service from Toledo Express is available to Chicago (ORD) via American Eagle, and to Orlando/Sanford (SFB) and St. Pete/Clearwater (PIE) via Allegiant. Seats are now on sale to Myrtle Beach, and tickets and complete vacation packages may be purchased at www.visionairlines.com or through the Vision Airlines Call Center at 1-877-FLY-A-JET.

Toledo Express provides a quick and easy alternative to larger, less convenient and more expensive airports. Parking is available within 50 feet of the Toledo Express terminal and daily parking rates at Toledo Express are just $8 per day compared with more than $20 at other airports.