New flight service opens from Fort Myers to Marathon

COURTESY PHOTO Continental Connection announced new air service between Fort Myers and Marathon in the Florida Keys. Continental Connection operated by Cape Air, the largest independent regional airline in the U.S., has three daily flights on the new route, expanding the airline's current partnership with Continental Connection between Fort Myers and Key West.

"This is a partnership that works well for the passengers," says Cape Air President Dan Wolf. "Continental Connection's frequent service into Fort Myers provides seamless connectivity for people traveling to and from the Keys and you can continue to earn Continental's One Pass miles on the Cape Air portion of your trip."

There are three flights daily to and from Marathon from Fort Myers.

"We are very pleased to have a new nonstop destination at Southwest Florida International Airport. Continental Connection service to Marathon gives passengers the convenience of flying to the middle Florida Keys from Fort Myers," said Robert M. Ball, executive director of the Lee County Port Authority.

Flights can be reserved on line at continental.com, or with Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz and other travel Web pages. For more information, call 800- 523-FARE.