Vision Airlines announced that customers can now purchase tickets to Grand Bahama Island

SUWANEE, Ga., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Vision Airlines announced that customers can now purchase tickets to Grand Bahama Island at www.visionairlines.com. Vision Airlines has signed an agreement with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board to begin service to the tropical paradise beginning November 3, 2011. The flights will originate from Ft Lauderdale, FL, Louisville, KY, Richmond, VA, Raleigh/Durham, NC and Baltimore/Washington airports. These new flights will make flying to The Bahamas convenient and affordable again. The new fares will start as low as $39* each-way from Ft Lauderdale and as low as $99* each way from the other cities.

Traveling to Grand Bahama Island has never been easier, with this tropical paradise being a short non-stop flight away.

Grand Bahama Island is a wonderful family vacation destination. Children and parents will equally enjoy the gorgeous beaches, water sports, bone-fishing, and beachside restaurants. Adults will love the tranquil day spa, the beautiful Dick Wilson and Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses, and the colorful nightlife, which includes the Treasure Bay Casino. Families and couples will take pleasure in the hospitable atmosphere that The Bahamas are known for.

“Grand Bahama Island is truly one of the jewels of the Caribbean, however getting there has always been both expensive and time consuming. With Vision Airlines’ new $99 non-stop flights, going to Grand Bahama Island will be easier and more affordable than ever before. These new routes are consistent with Vision Airlines’ business plan of providing great, low-cost service to leisure destinations,” said David Meers, Vision Airlines, Senior Vice President and COO. “People that have never visited will be surprised at how close and convenient Grand Bahama Island is to the east coast of Florida,” added Meers.

Vision Airlines is currently in discussions with other cities on service to Grand Bahama Island.

Flights to Grand Bahama Island are now on sale at www.visionairlines.com or by contacting the Vision Airlines call center, 1-877-FLY-A-JET.