Appleton International Airport announces its fifth airlilne to help travelers escape ‘winter chill'
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Appleton International Airport (ATW) officials met with media on Tuesday morning to unveil a new carrier coming to its concourse.
Sun Country Airlines will join ATW as a new carrier, providing another nonstop route to travelers in the region.
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'Our entire team is thrilled to be able to expand flight offerings to our entire community of northeast Wisconsin,' ATW Director Abe Weber said. 'Starting on January 30, travelers will be able to enjoy a fast and easy non-stop destination to Fort Myers to escape the winter chill.'
The new route is set to debut in January 2026, with two non-stop flights per week to Fort Myers, now the 21st destination out of ATW. The two flight pattern will increase to four per week in and around March for spring break travelers.
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During the first few months of the two-flight pattern, travelers can book flights to Fort Myers out of ATW on Mondays and Fridays, with the spring break flights adding Sunday and Thursday availability.
The addition of Fort Myers marks the 21st destination out of ATW, and makes Sun Country the fifth airline to serve out of Appleton.
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