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Old 03-14-2012, 12:11 PM
 
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Direct Air has stopped flights until AT LEAST May 15. JUST in time for Spring Break! thank goodness we don't currently hold any vouchers for future flight. We've traveled to Punta Gorda Airport before, from Rockford, IL. I know a number of people have done the same, from small airports all over the midwest and east. I hope none of you are currently holding tickets to flights that no longer exist!

Direct Air abruptly grounds flights, strands thousands - USATODAY.com
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Old 03-14-2012, 01:04 PM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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Conversation already started in Sarasota forum about this.... Geez Cools, get on CD more often :-) haha
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Old 03-14-2012, 01:08 PM
 
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Well, I looked over there and didn't see it.
AND I thought it more pertinent to this forum, 'cuz after it IS the Punta Gorda airport we're talking about, no?
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Old 03-14-2012, 01:44 PM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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Well, I looked over there and didn't see it.
AND I thought it more pertinent to this forum, 'cuz after it IS the Punta Gorda airport we're talking about, no?
I didn't start the post over there.
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Old 03-14-2012, 01:45 PM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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As previously mentioned stay away from Direct Air! They are a joke.
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Old 03-14-2012, 07:52 PM
 
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A couple years ago they canceled our flight 2 weeks before we were to fly here from Niagara Falls and didnt even notify us til we called to check on our seats and they said oh sorry that flight has been cancelled along with all other flights for the summer !!WHAT! yeah dont trust them
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Old 03-15-2012, 07:31 AM
 
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Sorry to hear of another failed commercial Venture at our airport. Over the years I have seen commercial service come and go from the Punta Gorda Airport.

But Face facts we are a Retirement Community with very little commerces other than service industries and Retail stores for Retirees. The County is our largest employer followed only by the medical field. Our Tourism consists of Visiting the Grandparents. We have no major tourist attractions. NOW DON"T GET ME WRONG. I like the fact we are a small town with out all the hustle and bustle


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Old 03-15-2012, 07:54 AM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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Sorry to hear of another failed commercial Venture at our airport. Over the years I have seen commercial service come and go from the Punta Gorda Airport.

But Face facts we are a Retirement Community with very little commerces other than service industries and Retail stores for Retirees. The County is our largest employer followed only by the medical field. Our Tourism consists of Visiting the Grandparents. We have no major tourist attractions. NOW DON"T GET ME WRONG. I like the fact we are a small town with out all the hustle and bustle


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The airline ceasing operations has absolutely nothing to do with our area. Direct Air shut down completely, not just here in FL. The planes were almost always FULL, as were most other destinations around the SE. The blame right now is on unpaid fuel bills and unpaid plane rentals (Direct Air leases the planes). PGD has proven itself as an excellent choice for a small regional airport. If DA goes bankrupt, I guarantee within a year PGD will have another airline to replace it (hopefully one that goes to W. Michigan!)
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Old 03-15-2012, 08:47 AM
 
Location: Port Charlotte
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I see where People Express is trying to come back just needing FAA approval Perhaps they can be convinced to fly into Punta Gorda
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Old 03-15-2012, 09:36 AM
 
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The Rockford, IL airport announced this morning they MAY have a carrier that will take over the flights out of their airport. They're expecting to be able to make said announcement later today.
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