How many times in American history has a sitting president of the United States said words of that magnitude? It’s difficult to grasp, even now, 20 years later. And to think, they were said right here, at the airport in Sarasota.
Still, it was essentially a fluke that Sarasota has any connection to 9/11.
That’s because Osama bin Laden wanted to strike America in May, not September. Had that happened, the 20th anniversary of a terrorist attack that left nearly 3,000 people dead would have been commemorated this month instead.
According to the report, bin Laden had grown so anxious that he set the date of May 12 to attack. He stated the planes didn’t even have to hit their intended targets. They could have been flown into the ground instead.
Apr. 30 MANATEE Southwest Airlines will soon expand its flight offerings at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, according to a news release. Starting June 6, the company will begin a series of nonstop flights to and from five new cities. Customers will be able to visit SRQ from Cincinnati, Cleveland Denver, and Kansas City, while Southwest adds St. Louis as a new destination from SRQ. .
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“With more and more people excited to resume traveling, we’re excited to be able to offer them another option to get away this winter to enjoy the Sunshine State,” said Grant Whitney, Sun Country Airlines chief revenue officer. “We’re know there is pent-up demand for convenient, affordable travel, and we’re here to help folks enjoy the vacations they’ve been dreaming about.”
To take advantage of the introductory fare, flights must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. central time on May 4. With Tuesday s announcement, Sun Country Airlines will operate a total of 93 routes across 69 airports in the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
JetBlue said April 21 it will offer nonstop flights from Jacksonville to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport beginning in October.
“New York is one of the most popular destinations on the East Coast for Northeast Florida travelers,” Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh said in a news release.
“Whether traveling for business or pleasure, passengers now have more options and will see lower fares.”
The airline did not say on what date the service will begin.
JetBlue is launching direct flights to LaGuardia from several airports. including Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Nashville International Airport and Portland International Jetport.