Elite Airways Announces Sugarloaf Maine Ski Package from Florida

Maine’s largest airline, Elite Airways, today announced a partnership with Sugarloaf, located in the Carrabassett Valley, to offer winter ski packages for vacationers and Florida-based passengers. The Elite Maine Ski Package includes round-trip airfare on Elite Airways from either Orlando-Melbourne Airport in east central Florida or Sarasota-Bradenton Airport on the gulf coast of Florida to Maine, along with airport transfer, lift ticket, and lodging at the Sugarloaf Inn—starting at $699.00 per person for either a 3-night Thu-Sun stay or 4-night Sun-Thu stay, based on double occupancy. It also includes first checked bag or oversized ski/snowboard bag for free* (see EliteAirways.com for details).

Sugarloaf is the largest ski area in the East and home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East, as well as the number one golf course in Maine according to Golf Digest. The Sugarloaf Inn is a convenient Ski In, Ski Out lodging option that combines the intimate charm of a slope-side mountain lodge with practical, modern amenities and accommodations. The Shipyard Brew Haus, located on the first floor of the Inn, offers indoor dining as well as an outdoor patio with live music, food, and Shipyard Brewing Co. award-winning, Maine-brewed craft beer.

“Today’s announcement reflects Elite Airways’ commitment to expanding opportunities in our home state of Maine, and to bringing new business to Sugarloaf and surrounding communities,” said John Pearsall, President of Elite Airways. “We believe our partnership with Sugarloaf is the beginning of good things to come as we look to add more Sugarloaf vacation packages throughout the summer and fall, and more flight destinations in and out of Maine in 2019.”

“We’re happy and proud to be associated with a great airline like Elite Airways,” said Joe Christopher, President of Sugarloaf Inn. “We’re looking forward to exposing Elite Airway’s guests to all that Maine’s Western Mountains region has to offer. We’ll have packages to include the skiing, the golfing, the mountain biking, and we’re even going to have packages to include whitewater rafting at Three Rivers Whitewater.”

Elite Airways operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-200 and CRJ-700 jet airliners known for comfort and efficiency, and maintains and impeccable safety record. Passengers receive free onboard snacks and beverages, first checked bag up to 50 lbs, and no ticketing change fees* (see website for details). Elite Airways is also pet friendly. For more information or to book a Maine Ski Package, call 877-393-2510 or visit www.EliteAirways.com.

About Elite Airways

Headquartered in Portland Maine, Elite Airways LLC was founded in 2006 by airline veterans with the goal to provide passengers a better travel experience with nonstop flights, competitive prices and exceptional service. Elite Airways is a U.S. Part 121 Air Carrier and provides chartered and scheduled service throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and South America. The airline’s routes connect underserved communities with popular destinations that include New York City/Newark, Portland ME, Asheville NC, Myrtle Beach SC, Orlando-Melbourne, Sarasota-Bradenton, and Vero Beach FL, and the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. All scheduled flights are sold and operated by Elite Airways LLC, and available for purchase at www.EliteAirways.com or by calling 877-393-2510.

*Starting fare for a one way ticket. **For Elite Airways flights, the first checked bag and carry-on will be free, $50.00 USD for a second checked bag, and $75.00 for the third checked bag per person. Each checked bag weighing between 51 and 70 pounds will be assessed a fee of $25 in addition to the checked bag fee. Each checked bag weighing between 71 and 100 pounds will be assessed a fee of $100.00. All prices quoted in US Dollars ($ USD) unless specified otherwise. Visit EliteAirways.com for more details on our standard baggage service fee schedule. Dates of the advertised flights are subject to change in accordance with regulatory requirements. See the TSA website for a list of prohibited items.