SUWANEE, Ga., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Airlines announced today that the airline would offer new service to Las Vegas from Destin/Ft Walton Beach and Baton Rouge.  Additionally, Vision Airlines is also expanding its service to Destin/Ft Walton Beach from several new markets including non-stop flights from Tunica/Memphis, TN, St. Louis, MO, Lafayette, LA and Ft Lauderdale, FL. Vision Airlines will increase its service between Atlanta and Destin/Ft Walton Beach to daily.  The new schedule will take effect on June 1, 2011.  

Vision Airlines is introducing these new markets and routes with a limited-time fare sale of $39* each way.  These introductory fares are ONLY available at www.visionairlines.com. Additional restrictions, taxes and fees may apply.* Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 20, 2011 and sale ends Sunday, April 24 at midnight eastern time.  These fares are good for travel from June 1, 2011 to July 15, 2011 and cannot be combined with any other offers.

"Vision Airlines' business plan is to make complete vacation packages affordable for everyone.  Our expansion to Las Vegas and the other markets is consistent with our strategy to meet this objective.  We will continue to add cities and routes that are underserved and where there are very high prices," said David Meers, Vision Airlines' Chief Operating Officer.  "The new routes to Destin/Ft Walton Beach are consistent with our planned growth to Florida.  These markets are underserved by the major carriers and many of these markets have lost significant service over the years.  In fact, there was a very recent announcement that Delta is dropping its non-stop flights from Memphis to Destin/Ft Walton Beach," said Meers.  "We are particularly happy to add Las Vegas to our route system and will link numerous cities to Las Vegas in the near future," added Meers.

Florida's Governor Rick Scott said, "Vision Airlines' announcement is another sign that Florida's beaches are clean and ready for visitors to enjoy, whether for business or a family vacation."

"This is great news for travelers to Florida's Emerald Coast," said Mark Bellinger, President of the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau.  "These cities are some of the best feeder markets to our area and with major carriers reducing service to some of these key markets, it is great news to know that Vision Airlines will offer its great low-fare, non-stop service. We are very happy that Vision Airlines will offer the almost 2 million residents of Las Vegas the opportunity to visit our beautiful beaches," added Bellinger.

Vision Airlines now services 24 markets with non-stop flights to and from NW Florida Regional Airport, located at Destin/Ft Walton Beach. This expansion will create a new presence for Vision Airlines.

VISION AIRLINES DELIVERS NEW DESTINATIONS AND ROUTES

Vision Airlines is flying to some of the most popular leisure destinations in Florida.  Numerous communities had contacted Vision Airlines about providing service to these great Florida vacation spots. Many of these communities have been underserved by the major carriers and travelers have found it difficult to fly to their favorite vacation destinations.  Vision Airlines has responded to some of these requests by offering these new routes.

VISION AIRLINE'S HISTORY

Vision Airlines started in 1994 in Las Vegas, NV.  The company offered popular tourist flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Over the years, the company grew its brand and its operational capabilities. It became one of the prominent charter carriers in the world. Vision Airlines' clients have included presidential candidates, celebrities, professional sports teams and some of the best-known gaming resorts and tour operators in the US.

Please see www.visionairlines.com for restrictions and full details.

*Restrictions, taxes and fees on $39 Fares – Fares are only available at www.visionairlines.com and are not available through Vision Airlines' Call Center. Fares do not include airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, September 11th Security Fees of up to $10, and U.S. Segment Fee of $3.70 per passenger, per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. All fares are per person, one-way and non-refundable.  Fares offered are only valid for travel beginning June 1 and through July 15, 2011, on Vision Airlines flights between Las Vegas and Baton Rouge, and Las Vegas and Destin/Ft. Walton Beach; and between Destin/Ft. Walton Beach and Tunica/Memphis, St. Louis, Lafayette, Ft. Lauderdale, and Atlanta.  All reservations must be completed by 11:59PM on April 24, 2011. Fares are limited, may not be available on all flights and are subject to availability at the time of purchase.  Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. A $35 fee per segment per person applies to any change or cancellation made after purchase of SAVER and ADVANTAGE fares, plus any applicable increase in fare. A first bag may be checked for a fee of $15 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $20 each way if purchased more than 24 hours prior to departure. A first bag may be checked for a fee of $20 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $30 each way if purchased less than 24 hours prior to departure.

SOURCE Vision Airlines