First-Ever Nonstop Flight to Panama City, Florida Provides Convenient Access to The St. Joe Company’s Properties for Travelers From New York City

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) celebrates the announcement of a new nonstop flight between Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, FL and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. The seasonal service offered by Delta Air Lines, is the first-ever opportunity for vacationers in the Northeast to fly direct from New York City to ECP. This new service creates a more convenient route for travelers to discover the quality of life and attractiveness of Northwest Florida as both a vacation destination and permanent residence.

“Connectivity between Northwest Florida and a major population center like New York City is a crucial element to expanding convenient access to this region to a greater national audience,” said Jorge Gonzalez, St. Joe President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. “We are optimistic that this direct flight will open the door for more travelers from the Northeast, which creates the opportunity for more people to stay at our properties and discover the exceptional quality of life our region has to offer. History has shown us that many vacationers become full-time residents in our residential communities.”

This announcement comes on the heels of ECP’s best year in 2024 where the airport saw more than 1.8 million passengers, a 13 percent increase as compared to 2023. “This is a historic moment for ECP as we introduce our first-ever nonstop flight to New York City,” said ECP Executive Director Parker McClellan. “Partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer this new seasonal service will provide our passengers with more convenient travel options and enhance connectivity between New York City and the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida.”

With flights available for booking now, the new service will begin on June 14, 2025, and will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Additionally, Delta will offer daily service from June 28, 2025, to July 6, 2025, to accommodate travelers for the Fourth of July holiday. The flights will run through Labor Day and will be operated on Delta’s CRJ-900 aircraft.

The St. Joe Company owns, or jointly owns, and operates a portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality properties throughout Northwest Florida, including 12 hotels across multiple brands, from luxury boutique properties like the award-winning Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach and Camp Creek^® Inn in Inlet Beach to nationally recognized brands like Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort.

For more information about flight schedules and availability, visit www.iflybeaches.com. To learn more about St. Joe residential, commercial and hospitality offerings, visit www.joe.com.

About The St. Joe Company

The St. Joe Company (“Company”) is a diversified real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about St. Joe can be found on its website at www.joe.com.

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