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Pensacola International Airport Announces New Nonstop Service with Breeze Airways to Raleigh/Durham, NC with Continuing Service to Providence, RI

Bryant Liggett — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:50:27 +0000

Pensacola International Airport Announces New Nonstop Service with Breeze Airways to Raleigh/Durham, NC with Continuing Service to Providence, RI

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is thrilled to announce two major new destinations with Breeze Airways: nonstop service to Raleigh, North Carolina (RDU), and continuing to Providence, Rhode Island (PVD) starting in April 2025. These highly anticipated routes will provide Pensacola travelers with unprecedented access to two vibrant and growing markets, further enhancing connectivity for both leisure and business travelers.

The new service represents a significant milestone for PNS, expanding its network and offering passengers more choices for travel. Raleigh, a booming tech hub, and Providence, a historic and cultural gem of New England, open exciting opportunities for tourism, business, and regional connectivity.

“This is a tremendous win for Pensacola,” said Matt Coughlin, Pensacola International Airport Director. “The addition of Raleigh and Providence to our route map is a game-changer, providing greater access to the Southeast and Northeast. We are pleased that Breeze has added these two fantastic destinations, which will have a meaningful impact on our local economy, tourism, and business community.”

“Breeze started flying from Pensacola in June last year and we’re thrilled to add these new routes to our existing service to Norfolk and Tampa,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO. “With Breeze’s brand of comfort, convenience and affordability, we look forward to continued growth from Pensacola International.”

Fares start at $49 one way.

Fare Schedule:
Wednesdays and Saturdays starting April 30, 2025
MX 754: PNS 12:18p – RDU 3:08p / 3:48p – PVD 5:33p
MX 755: PVD 8:05a – RDU 9:58a / 10:38a – PNS 11:38a

About Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways operates more than 200 year-round and seasonal routes to 66 cities in 30 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze took flight in May 2021 bringing premium air service to secondary markets on its flagship fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Breeze has been named a top 5 “Best Domestic Airline” by Travel + Leisure for three consecutive years and was named “Best Seat Comfort in North America” by Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) in 2024. Breeze was the first U.S. domestic airline to be certified by Autism Double Checked and is the official airline of Make-a-Wish Utah. With seamless booking, friendly policies, and customized booking options, Breeze makes it easy to buy and Seriously Nice to fly.

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Pensacola International Airport Announces New Nonstop Service to Muscle Shoals, AL with Contour Airlines

Bryant Liggett — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:13:25 +0000

Pensacola International Airport Announces New Nonstop Service to Muscle Shoals, AL with Contour Airlines

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is pleased to announce a new seasonal nonstop route to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama with Contour Airlines. The new service kicks off a new partnership with Contour Airlines and will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning March 22, 2025, and will run through August 2, 2025. Contour will become our ninth airline operating at Pensacola International Airport.

This new route provides a convenient connection between the Florida Gulf Coast and the rich cultural and musical history of the Shoals region, home to the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and a thriving local community. Whether traveling for business or leisure, passengers will enjoy Contour Airlines’ commitment to comfort and reliability.

“We are pleased to welcome Contour Airlines’ new nonstop service to Muscle Shoals,” said Matt Coughlin, Pensacola International Airport Director. “This route strengthens our regional connectivity and provides a valuable link between Northwest Florida and the historic Shoals area. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Contour Airlines to offer more travel opportunities for our community.”

“Contour Airlines could not be more excited about launching our first service from Pensacola,” said Contour Airlines President Ben Munson, “By connecting the region to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in Muscle Shoals, travelers have a non-stop, affordable, and convenient connection to northern Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina.”

Fares start at $99 one way.

Fare Schedule:
March 22, 2025 – August 2, 2025
Wednesdays and Saturdays
MSL-PNS 12:50pm – 2:15pm
PNS-MSL 3:00pm – 4:25pm

About Contour Airlines:

Contour Airlines offers a premium, low-fare airline product that includes a complimentary first checked bag and snack and beverage service on all flights. Contour operates a growing fleet of Embraer regional jets featuring leather seating with expanded legroom in every row. Tickets are available for purchase on Contour’s website at contourairlines.com, by calling the Contour call center at (888) 332-6686, and through local and online travel agencies. Travelers can also book seamless connections to our interline partner, American Airlines, at aa.com. As one of the largest Part 135 operators in the United States, Contour Aviation operates a diverse fleet of aircraft that includes regional airliners for its commercial service as well as numerous business jets available for private charter. The company also offers fuel and aircraft handling services at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville as well as retail aircraft maintenance at a facility adjacent to its headquarters in Smyrna, TN.

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Pensacola International Airport Goes Intergalactic for Pensacon

Bryant Liggett — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:33:23 +0000

Pensacola International Airport GOES INTERGALACTIC FOR PENSACON 2025

Pensacola International Airport has partnered with Pensacon for its annual transformation into Pensacola Intergalactic Airport, assuming the temporary name and stellar decor to commemorate the 2024 Pensacon convention scheduled for Feb. 14-16, 2025.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the temporary change renaming the airport Pensacola Intergalactic Airport on Tuesday, February 4th. The signage throughout the terminal highlights iconic comic and science fiction characters and welcome messages.

“Our relationship with the Pensacola Intergalactic Airport has been such a wonderful way to not only promote Pensacon, but also show travelers how great our city is in supporting events like ours. Each year, our celebrity guests are impressed when they come off the plane and feel like they are already immersed in Pensacon,” Pensacon CEO Mike Ensley said.

Pensacon attracts tens of thousands of fans to downtown Pensacola each year. Pensacon had a more than $2.75 million in economic impact in 2023. Now entering its 12th year, Pensacon has had a cumulative economic impact of more than $28 million since its first convention in 2014. Economic impact numbers are provided by Visit Pensacola research.

To learn more about Pensacon, the many guests, and to purchase passes, visit pensacon.com.

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Making Way for Expansion

Erica Grancagnolo — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:09:20 +0000

This past week, Pensacola International Airport said goodbye to the former air traffic control tower and terminal radar approach control building, clearing the way for future expansion as the airport continues to see record-breaking numbers. Located on the north end of the terminal, the building that was for decades the work area of air traffic controllers, technicians, and support staff has now been demolished.

This structure was built in the 1960s and was designed to accommodate all the Federal Aviation Administration activity at the airport. Operations housed within included air traffic control tower, terminal radar approach control facility or TRACON, flight service station, communications equipment, and administrative spaces. In 1994, a new stand-alone tower was constructed to give controllers the ability to view the airfield without obstruction, which is still in use today. All other FAA activity remained at the north end location until 2007, when the new facility was completed next to the tower and operations at the old TRACON were closed. There have been discussions over the years about converting the structure into office space or other uses, but airport directors have always agreed the location would someday be required for the growth of the airport and the terminal.

“This marks a milestone that many airport directors before me would be excited to see happening,” said Airport Director Matthew Coughlin. “The demolition of this structure, along with other enabling projects, paves the way for future expansion outlined in our master plan.”

Pensacola International Airport’s master plan goes out 20 years and includes several projects that enable the addition of a new concourse. Some of these projects include removal of the old TRACON structure, additional parking facilities, redesign of curbside, and other airfield projects. Most recently, PNS completed the construction of an airside remain overnight aircraft ramp that will afford additional capacity to park commercial service aircraft.

“In order for us to achieve the expansions outlined in the master plan, we will need to complete the smaller enabling projects systematically,” said Assistant Director for Planning and Engineering Ken Ibold. “Our engineering and financial teams are working now to develop and set into motion that timeline.”

The smaller projects, also known as enabling projects, need to be completed to accommodate the larger projects like building a new concourse. Many are already underway or completed, and others are in the planning stages. Upon completion of the master plan, Pensacola International Airport will have approximately 22 gates with loading bridges and be able to accommodate larger aircraft and more passenger capacity.

This summer, Pensacola International Airport experienced exponential growth in passengers in comparison to 2019. This growth has accelerated expansion plans. According to the master plan, PNS will be able to add 10 new gates to the terminal in the next three to five years. This will support continued air service expansion and flight options for the Gulf Coast residents and visitors.

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Summer Marketing Internship

Erica Grancagnolo — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:54:36 +0000

Airport Summer Marketing internship

Administrative and professional work helping to manage and coordinate multiple aspects of Pensacola International Airport’s marketing, advertising, public relations, media relations, and communications program. Work is performed under the direction of the Airport Marketing Manager.

MARKETING INTERN ASSISTS IN:

Development and awareness of the Pensacola Airport brand by ensuring a consistent brand image across all customer touchpoints
Monitoring the marketing activities of other airlines and the travel industry to recognize trends and analyze trends to gauge their effectiveness.
Coordinating the promotion of all services and opportunities offered by the airport and the development and implementation of specific marketing efforts.
Maintaining a calendar of important project and airline milestones in order to proactively coordinate and anticipate communications and public relations needs.
The preparation of press releases, brochures, memoranda, letters, reports, the airport’s electronic newsletter, and other internal or external communications.
Management indoor print and digital advertising, informational displays and signage, and public art.
Management of and ensures the currency and accuracy of information on the airport’s website and social media accounts, and responds to public inquiries and comments as needed and directed.
Working with advertising agencies and vendors, as needed
Coordinating, planning, and organizing events, presentations, meetings, etc. at the Airport other areas
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and various marketing applications
Knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
Knowledge of graphic and layout design
Ability to maintain social media accounts
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to speak and write effectively and clearly
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions.

While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The intern is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require intern to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions.

Want to join the airport team this summer? Submit your cover letter and resume via email by clicking the link below or email them to marketing@flypensacola.com

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The Gateway to the Gulf Coast is Soaring

Erica Grancagnolo — Fri, 28 May 2021 15:04:07 +0000

Signs of a busy summer season

We are just beginning the summer season and we are seeing great numbers, additional new flights, and much more on the horizon. So many around the country are looking at Pensacola and seeing what is special. When they come to visit they know what makes us a special place to live and to visit.

United Adds 4 destinations

United Airlines is adding 4 new destinations that we have never had at PNS; Cleveland (CLE), Milwaukee (MKE), Cincinnati (CVG), and Pittsburgh (PIT).

The added service will began May 27, 2021 and continues through September 2021. Flights will be operated by the CRJ-550 – the world’s first 50-seater aircraft with two cabins. The CRJ-550 is equipped with 10 first class seats, 20 economy plus seats, 20 standard economy seats, Wi-Fi, more legroom and enough overhead bin space for every customer to bring a roller bag onboard.

SPIRIT AIRLINES ADDS MORE GO TO THE PANHANDLE

We have been working on this addition for months and the time is finally here! Spirit Airlines is bringing Spirit Signature Service, brand new Airbus planes and industry-leading low fares to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) starting June 10. Spirit will offer the only nonstop flights to Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF), along with nonstop service Austin (AUS), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Kansas City (MCI) and St. Louis (STL).

SOUTHWEST ADDS TO AN ALREADY ROBUST SCHEDULE

Southwest will add non stop flights to Austin (AUS), Baltimore (BWI), Denver (DEN), and Kansas City (MCI), bringing their flight offerings to 10 non stop destinations starting in June.

DELTA ADDS SERVICE TO NEW YORK

In Pensacola, Delta has remained synonymous with Atlanta (ATL). Delta opens their service offered at the Gateway to the Gulf Coast with a non stop flight to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, located in the Queens borough of New York City. Delta will operate this flight between LGA and PNS on Saturdays only starting in June!

more people are choosing to travel

The past year has been rough for everyone and now that restrictions are being lifted and more vaccinations are being administered, people are beyond ready to travel. 2019 was a record breaking year for the airport with over 2.2 million passengers. Before the pandemic, we were looking at another record year. Currently, the airport is seeing an increase in passengers and it is an exciting time for the Pensacola area. Not only are we seeing pre-pandemic numbers, but compared to 2019, we are seeing a 10% increase in passengers when compared to the same week in 2019.

Just last week, we had a single day with 10,000 passengers, and an average of 8,500 passengers daily! These numbers come before all the additional flights mentioned above, business travel is still lower than in 2019, and international travel is not open like it was in 2019. All in all, like the Airport Director Matt Coughlin said “we are very busy.”

UPDATE: AND NOW THE BRIDGE IS OPEN!!

Here’s to a great summer here in Pensacola!

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Blue Skies Await at PNS

Erica Grancagnolo — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:52:37 +0000

New Destinations and what to expect at the airport

The busy season for Pensacola is upon us and we are seeing the influx of visitors, travelers, vacationers, and the like to our airport. So what information do we have for our area partners about what is going on at the airport?

IT’S BUSY!

2019 was a banner year for the Pensacola International Airport with over 2.2 million passengers. That is an increase of 17% from 2018, which saw a 16% growth rate from the previous year. Double digit growth like that is not common in the air industry. In February of 2020, the airport was already 11% above from 2019’s numbers and we had not even started the spring/summer season.

So this year, we are comparing to 2019 for obvious reasons. Looking at the numbers on a rolling weekly average, Pensacola International Airport is currently 4-6% above the same time frame in 2019. This is a huge turnaround for our area despite a global pandemic, hurricane damage, no easy bridge to the beach, etc.

AND WE HAVE JUST BEGUN!!

New Destinations Coming this Summer

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, United Airlines will offer expanded service at PNS with non-stop flights to Cleveland (CLE), Milwaukee (MKE), Cincinnati (CVG), and Pittsburgh (PIT). These four new destinations open up more opportunity for travelers and the Pensacola community to travel and grow. Ankit Gupta, vice president of United’s domestic network planning and scheduling, said bookings have been gaining steam. Earlier in the pandemic, “People just didn’t feel comfortable buying three months out,” Mr. Gupta said. Now more customers are starting to make summer plans, he said. “We’re seeing higher bookings farther out.”

Pensacola International Airport will welcome Spirit Airlines starting June 10th with service to seven destinations. Spirit will offer the only nonstop flights to Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF), along with nonstop service Austin (AUS), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Kansas City (MCI) and St. Louis (STL). LEARN MORE

This increase in service will offer our area a unique opportunity to reach many parts of the nation with direct flights, less expensive air fare, and the ability to introduce more travelers to our piece of paradise!

what can you expect at PNS

Air travel has certainly changed over the last year, but we remain committed to provide the best air travel experience on the Gulf Coast. Florida has been and continues to be a hotspot for travel and vacation. The airport, airlines, and our partners have taken this very seriously and are making sure we provide a safe, healthy, and easy flying experience.

Previously, the CDC, and many other entities, have recommended travel only if it was essential. But now that many are getting the vaccine and states are opening back up, the CDC has altered its direction. IN April of 2021, the CDC says that fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. People who are fully vaccinated can travel safely within the United States. Another change to the CDC’s recommendations is that fully vaccinated travelers do not need to get tested before or after travel nor do they need to self-quarantine unless their destination requires it.

Another update for the airport is in regard to masks. On April 22, the City Ordinance requiring masks was not renewed. However, the Federal Law requiring masks at airports, buses, taxis, ridesharing, etc is still in effect. Click here to read the CDC Order. This mask order is being enfored by DHS and TSA through their Security Directive 1582/84-21-01. (read more here)

So what does all this mean? Simply, everyone must wear a mask while at the airport. This includes passengers, guests, and staff. Those who do not wear a mask will not be allowed to go through TSA Checkpoint or board their flight. Also, those who refuse to wear a mask will be asked to leave the airport.

WE ARE READY WHEN YOU ARE

We know it has been a while for most people and that comfort levels are different for everyone. We get it. Whatever your comfort level – rest assured that we are clean, safe, and ready for you. Find what you’ve been missing. Find your happy place. Fly at ease! Book a flight today to one of our great destinations. Or if you are from out of the Pensacola area, come see what makes Pensacola one of the best places to visit, live and do business! We guarantee you won’t be sorry you came.

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