ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwired - May 14, 2015) - On May 14, Vacation Express will celebrate the inaugural flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This flight marks the beginning of Vacation Express' exclusive, non-stop summer service to sought after beach destinations like Punta Cana, Jamaica and Cancun.
"We are thrilled that Vacation Express is starting new seasonal service from Atlanta to Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico," said Miguel Southwell, general manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. "Additional non-stop routes to leisure destinations from Atlanta are not only good for vacationers, but it gives travelers more choice and greater access. I have no doubt that customers will greatly enjoy this new service."
These exclusive, nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica offer early morning departures and afternoon returns, giving travelers the maximum amount of time to enjoy their vacation. All of the flights offered by Vacation Express are available as "flight only" or can be packaged with the many all-inclusive hotels offered at vacationexpress.com or by contacting your local travel agent.
"Our goal at Vacation Express is to offer affordable and amazing vacations to those vacationers looking for a great deal," said Kevin Hernendez, Vice president of Sales and Digital Strategy for Vacation Express. "By working with an airport this size, we can serve some of the under served routes, giving vacationers more choices for a vacation."
The flights are operated by Xtra Airways, on their B737-400 planes offering a free checked bag per person, a limited complimentary bar, and snacks. For the past 25 years, this airline has established a reputation for outstanding customer service and support.
"We are thrilled that Vacation Express is starting new seasonal service from Atlanta to Jamaica and Mexico," said Miguel Southwell, general manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. "Additional non-stop routes to leisure destinations from Atlanta are not only good for vacationers, but it gives travelers more choice and greater access. I have no doubt that customers will greatly enjoy this new service."
Selecting Jamaica as a vacation destination allows passengers to choose from four great destinations, Negril, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay or Runaway Bay, where all-inclusive hotel options for the budget traveler with airfare and taxes starting at $599pp.*
Vacation Express also offers a variety of well curated hotels in Playacar, Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Cancun, all of which are easily accessible from the Cancun International Airport (CUN) through their exclusive non-stop flights which beginon May 16 with a choice of five, six or seven night getaways that continue through August 2. These all-inclusive packages that include airfare, accommodations at an all-inclusive resort, local representative and taxes start at $699pp.*
Passengers who decide to vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic will enjoy Bavaro Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean located less than 30 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Vacation Express' nonstop flights begin May 15 and continue until August 7 and September 9 and continue through the fall until October 21. These all-inclusive packages featuring nonstop flights, accommodations at an all-inclusive resort, local representative and taxes start at $699pp.*
About Vacation Express:
Based in Atlanta, Vacation Express, part of Sunwing Travel Group Inc., is a tour operator specializing in great, affordable vacation packages to over 35 destinations with an emphasis to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Costa Rica for over 25 years making it one of the country's largest, and most trusted tour operators. Travelers looking for the most affordable, all-inclusive vacations may book Vacation Express' exclusive, non-stop packages through their travel agent, directly by phone seven days a week at 1-800-309-4717 or online at VACATIONEXPRESS.com. Exclusive charter flights are operated by Sunwing Airlines, Aeromexico, Swift Air, LLC, Interjet, Xtra Airways and Volaris. See operator / participant agreement for details.
Additional Notes: *Price reflects hotel that features All-Inclusive Plans. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Advertised prices available for bookings made electronically or through your travel agent; small service fee of $10 applies when booking through Vacation Express Call Center. For full terms and conditions, hotel and description of all services, please refer to the Vacation Express 2015 Brochure, www.vacationexpress.com or call 1.800.486.9777. Vacation Express now accepts debit cards that offer the same consumer protection as credit cards. See operator/participant agreement for details. Flights operated by Sunwing Airlines and Swift Air, LLC. Packages are limited and subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for errors or omissions.
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