Beach vacay, but skip the drive. Check out this new AL flight
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Let’s go to the beach, beach… but make it snappy. This new flight from Northwest Alabama to Florida’s Gulf Coast is everything you need for a quick weekend beach trip. Get all the info right here, then start planning your escape down to the seashore.
The Deets
Beach bums rejoice! Starting December 15, Alabama residents will be able to fly from Muscle Shoals’ Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Pensacola, Florida.
The airport is located a little over an hour and a half from Birmingham, so you’re still cutting out more than two and a half hours of drive time, which makes this a perfect option for a quick weekend trip.
The best part? Flights on this route start at just $59.
The Airline
Even if you’re loyal to one specific airline, branching out a bit can be fun. This new flight is offered through Boutique Air.
This mid-sized airline lets you fly in luxury, but at economy prices. Boutique Air offers flights from Muscle Shoals to Atlanta, Nashville, Greenville MS and now Pensacola.
Bonus: Beach Recommendations
Confession: I’m a Birmingham transplant. I was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, so I was pumped to see this news. While we’re here, I thought I would share a few of my don’t-miss spots on Pensacola Beach:
- Fort Pickens | Not only can you tour the old military fort (which is super interesting), you can also find some of the best beach access in town.
- Flounder’s | Two words: seafood. nachos. Oh, and can’t forget the key lime pie.
- Fosko Coffee Barre | If you head into town while you’re there, don’t miss this gem. Pro tip: the Honey Latte is made with local honey—and it’s amazing.
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