Press Release

Gulf Coast Airways to continue daily air service to Key West, FL, now four times a week.

Joel Johnson, Pres. of Gulf Coast Airways, has announced the continuation of daily service to Key West after all efforts failed to attract a suitable commuter service at the Naples Airport.

Naples, FL, April 29, 2010:   Gulf Coast Airways, a Federally Approved On Demand Air Charter Company, continues to fly to Key West, Florida, The service was discontinued earlier last year by another carrier which left many people not having a way to get back and forth to Key West.  This service was provided by various carriers for more than the past 30 years.

The service leaves Naples Municipal Airport at 9:00 AM Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings, and return to Naples at 11:00 the same day.  Air travel to Key West is approximately 41 minutes each way.  The service will be from Gate 1 at the Airline Terminal where the parking is FREE. 

GCA continues this service as authorized by FAA and the Naples Airport Authority, for as long as there is demand for such services.  Mr. Johnson said “The commuter status needs 3 passengers each way to break even.  There is a flat rate of $135.00 per seat each way, depending upon availability.  The capability will increase with demand. Day trips are also available for a flat fee.

Naples Airport Authority, “The best little airport in the country and a good neighbor”, is encouraging people to think what the airport can do for them.  The airport has services available including private charters, air ambulance service, a restaurant with runway seating and automobile rental agencies with all the major companies represented, sightseeing, aerial photography, flight training and more.

• Contact Joel Johnson, Jr. President of GCA at 239-403-3020 for further information.