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New airline steps into vacuum left by Hooters Air |
Thousands of male golfers mourned the loss last year of Hooters Airlines, which had provided cheap and reliable service to Myrtle Beach (and, ahem, friendly flight attendants) from Newark and a few other airports. Into the breach has stepped Myrtle Beach Direct Air, the brainchild of a few Myrtle Beach citizens in the tourism business. The new service was launched on March 7 with flights to and from two likely, and one odd, northeast cities.<br />
For now, the airline will offer service only during the peak tourist season, March through October, from Newark, Pittsburgh and Niagara Falls. The latter city, which appears a weird choice, was selected in an effort to fill seats going from Myrtle Beach to a northern tourist destination. In the early weeks of the airline, Niagara Falls has been the most frequently booked flight. We expect that route will appeal as well to some of the thousands of Canadians who flood Myrtle Beach during March and the fall.<br />
Airfares should appeal to everyone. Prices range between $99 and $169 each way on the three routes for flights we checked in April. In the coming months we plan to fly the new airline and will report back to you. At those prices, we are hoping that Myrtle Beach Direct will find its sweet spot.
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Thursday, 22 March 2007 18:00 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 April 2007 14:53 |
