Southern Airway Express has launched new air service between Hyannis, Massachusetts, Norwood (Boston), Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island and Nantucket, Massachusetts.
“It has been a long, locked-down spring season for everyone due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. But Summer is finally here and cooped-up New Englanders are ready to stretch their legs and safely enjoy being outdoors, close to home. Nowhere offers a more perfect getaway than nearby Nantucket, with beautiful beaches, spectacular spots for hiking and quaint village spaces, featuring exquisite dining, shopping, history and more,” said Mark Cestari, Southern’s chief commercial officer.
With estimated flight times of 30-minutes each way Southern’s new “island-hopper” service is a perfect alternative to long, confined plane trips to distant destinations across the nation and around the world.
“Southern’s fleet of aircraft, featuring Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan aircraft offer the most personal space of any regional airliner and every seat is a window and aisle, for maximum comfort,” said Keith Sisson, Southern’s chief marketing officer. “Additionally, these roomy turboprop aircraft offer plenty of cargo capacity for large suitcases, golf clubs, bikes and even the family pet, on onboard. Southern passengers will avoid long drives, often unpredictable ferry rides and personalized service.”
Southern, with operational footprints in the Gulf South, the mid-Atlantic, Hawaii, California, and seasonally in New England, is one of the largest commuter airlines in the country.
“In addition to visitors, this is the perfect option for second homeowners and business travelers seeking a hassle-free way to reach Nantucket,” Cestari said. “Our service is also designed for local Nantucket residents traveling off-island. Southern now offers a partnership with American Airlines, providing seamless connecting service via Providence daily. Nantucket passengers can check their bags through to their final destination.”
