Updates about Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (NWFBIA)

[Matt J]

I think this qualifies for a Guinness Record, largest flash mob on a new airport tarmac.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Perhaps since headquarters are being moved to Northwest Florida, and companies are being lured to set up business here, these same out of area companies will move here, too. In the meantime, local businesses might consider getting an out-of-town or out-of-state post office address so they can get some respect and bids. Another strategy we locals might try is to shave our heads and don orange toga robes and walk around the airport carrying signs marketing South Walton. I believe I did see a paid advertising sign on one of the walls for a SoWal business (Seaside - Bud n Alley's, who by the way also have a sign at VPS). The Sandestin Hilton had a display for the grand opening, but geez they erroneously had "Destin" as their location instead of their real location in South Walton and Miramar Beach.

:shock:

 

[TreeFrog]

So, has anyone flown into or out of ECP yet? I'm going out of there Saturday for the first time and curious what to expect. I'm on Delta this time, SW couldn't get me where I was going when I needed to get there.

 

[Matt J]

So, has anyone flown into or out of ECP yet? I'm going out of there Saturday for the first time and curious what to expect. I'm on Delta this time, SW couldn't get me where I was going when I needed to get there.

At least their up front about it. Delta just wants you to buy the ticket before they leave you stranded.

 

[scooterbug44]

I haven't been yet, but I heard there was one P.O.ed Sowaller who didn't realize the new airport was open, went to the old one, almost missed the flight and had to Fedex their luggage! :rofl:

 

[Paula]

Here's an email I got from Delta:

We've moved to the new airport in Panama City.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has opened its doors to Panama City-area residents and beach-bound travelers.

Delta and Delta Connection? Carriers Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Comair and Pinnacle now offer flights between the new airport and Atlanta (ATL) and Memphis (MEM), and no longer operate out of Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN), which is closing.

The first new international airport constructed in nearly a decade, the state-of-the-art structure includes multiple eco-conscious features and a host of flyer-friendly amenities. This "green build" project is designed to make Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport the nation's greenest airport.

So what are you waiting for? Fly Delta to and from the new Panama City.

 

[Matt J]

I almost forgot to mention that Ebro Greyhound Track flew over a banner reminding everyone of races Wednesday through Saturday!

P.S. It really is some unbelievable people watching.

 

[Kurt]

Shortage of Parking Spaces at New Northwest Florida Beaches International

The new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport officially opened its doors a little more than two weeks ago and airport officials are still working-out a few kinks. One of those is a shortage of parking.


The parking lot was over-flowing with vehicles Wednesday. Most times it's been between 90 and 95-percent full.




No word as to when the extra spaces will be available. Rental car companies are also renting more vehicles than they initially anticipated.


Several companies have had to order more cars to meet the demand.

 

[Teresa]

I almost forgot to mention that Ebro Greyhound Track flew over a banner reminding everyone of races Wednesday through Saturday!

P.S. It really is some unbelievable people watching.

that's putting it mildly. we have had a good steak dinner upstairs.

 

[Scooter]

My husband and I drove by the new airport while in town last week. He commented that it looked more like the airports we fly into in the Caribbean.