Vacation Express Introduces Non-Stop Flights From Tampa to Cancun and Punta Cana

Representatives of Vacation Express and Tampa International Airport (TPA) recently announced the introduction of non-stop flights to Cancun and Punta Cana from Tampa Bay. 

Flights will depart from TPA every Friday for six-night vacations starting May 5 and running through June 9 for Punta Cana International Airport. May 12 marks the beginning of the six-night Cancun seasonal program set to run through June 30.

The seasonal flights add to TPA's growing number of international destinations, particularly for leisure travelers, spring and summer getaway seekers and honeymooners.

Flights will be operated by Swift Air on a Boeing 737 aircraft. Each traveler will be permitted one free carry-on bag and the option to purchase add-ons like Preferred Seating starting at $20 or Elite Plus starting at $39 each way and can bundle options which include checked luggage for the best value. The first flight of the season to Cancun on May 12 will be operated by Sunwing Airlines.

Travelers can purchase roundtrip airfare, but most travelers are booking six-night packages with air and staying at all-inclusive resorts starting at $699 in both Punta Cana and Cancun, with kids under 12 staying free at some resorts.

Cancun and Punta Cana Also Available From Ohio

Vacation Express also recently announced its new seasonal, nonstop itineraries from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio to Cancun and Punta Cana.

Weekly service to Cancun is currently available every Sunday through August 6 and flights to Punta Cana are available now to August 7.

The six-night trips aims to cater to travelers looking for an affordable vacation, Vacation Express said. Travelers from Columbus and the surrounding areas will also be able to take advantage of deals on roundtrip airfare and all-inclusive bundles that combine air with a hotel stay.

Additionally, travelers can purchase round-trip airfare by booking six-night packages with air and staying at all-inclusive resorts. Prices start at $849 in Cancun and $799 in Punta Cana. Families with children under 12 can also stay free at some resorts.

Vacation Express is part of Sunwing Travel Group and based in Atlanta.

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