Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new route to Maine

Elite Airways will operate flights to Portland, Maine starting Nov. 17.

By Alex Mahadevan
| 1:56 p.m. September 6, 2016

Elite Airways will operate twice a week string in November.

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Citing a strong demand for flights from Maine to Florida, Elite Airways has added a new route serving Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Portland International Jetport.

The service begins Nov. 17, after which flights will arrive at SRQ Airport at 2:45 p.m. and depart at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, according to a news release. The flight to Portland takes roughly three hours.

“We look forward to welcoming our guests from Portland and surrounding areas to our state-of-the-art airport, and are excited to share our beautiful beaches, great shopping opportunities, and diverse arts & culture with them,” said SRQ Airport CEO Rick Piccolo in the release. “This route opens up new markets and new travel opportunities for our community as well.”

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The airline is currently offering $199 one-way tickets at EliteAirways.com.

“Florida remains our number one requested destination and the new Elite Airways service to Sarasota will provide convenient nonstop access to the Gulf Coast,” said Portlnd Jetport Director Paul Bradbury in the release.