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

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The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) announces a historic first-ever nonstop flight service between Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Delta Air Lines will operate this seasonal service starting June 14, 2025, running through Labor Day with weekly Saturday flights and daily service during the Fourth of July holiday period (June 28-July 6, 2025).

The announcement follows ECP's record-breaking 2024 performance, with over 1.8 million passengers, marking a 13% increase from 2023. The new route aims to enhance connectivity between the Northeast and Northwest Florida, potentially benefiting St. Joe's portfolio of 12 hotels and resorts, including luxury properties like The Pearl Hotel and Camp Creek Inn.

La St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) annuncia un servizio di volo diretto storico, il primo nella sua storia, tra l'Aeroporto Internazionale delle Spiagge del Nord della Florida (ECP) e l'Aeroporto LaGuardia di New York (LGA). Delta Air Lines gestirà questo servizio stagionale a partire dal 14 giugno 2025, fino al Labor Day, con voli settimanali il sabato e servizio quotidiano durante il periodo delle festività del 4 luglio (dal 28 giugno al 6 luglio 2025).

Questo annuncio segue le prestazioni record di ECP nel 2024, con oltre 1,8 milioni di passeggeri, segnando un aumento del 13% rispetto al 2023. La nuova rotta mira a migliorare la connettività tra il Nordest e il Nord della Florida, potenzialmente a beneficio del portafoglio di 12 hotel e resort di St. Joe, inclusi proprietà di lusso come The Pearl Hotel e Camp Creek Inn.

La St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) anuncia un servicio de vuelo directo histórico, el primero en su historia, entre el Aeropuerto Internacional de las Playas del Noroeste de Florida (ECP) y el Aeropuerto LaGuardia de Nueva York (LGA). Delta Air Lines operará este servicio estacional a partir del 14 de junio de 2025, hasta el Día del Trabajo, con vuelos semanales los sábados y servicio diario durante el periodo de vacaciones del 4 de julio (del 28 de junio al 6 de julio de 2025).

El anuncio sigue al rendimiento récord de ECP en 2024, con más de 1,8 millones de pasajeros, lo que representa un aumento del 13% respecto a 2023. La nueva ruta tiene como objetivo mejorar la conectividad entre el Noreste y el Noroeste de Florida, beneficiando potencialmente el portafolio de 12 hoteles y resorts de St. Joe, incluidos propiedades de lujo como The Pearl Hotel y Camp Creek Inn.

세인트 조 회사 (NYSE: JOE)는 플로리다 북서부 해변 국제공항 (ECP)과 뉴욕의 라가디아 공항 (LGA) 간의 역사적인 첫 비행 직항 서비스를 발표했습니다. 델타 항공은 2025년 6월 14일부터 노동절까지 매주 토요일 비행과 7월 4일 휴일 기간(2025년 6월 28일부터 7월 6일) 동안 매일 서비스를 제공하는 계절 서비스로 운영할 예정입니다.

이번 발표는 ECP가 2024년에 기록적인 성과를 달성한 후 이루어진 것으로, 180만 명 이상의 승객을 기록하며 2023년 대비 13% 증가한 수치입니다. 새로운 노선은 북동부와 플로리다 북서부 간의 연결성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하며, 세인트 조의 12개 호텔 및 리조트 포트폴리오, 특히 The Pearl Hotel 및 Camp Creek Inn과 같은 고급 숙소에 잠재적으로 도움이 될 것입니다.

La St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) annonce un service de vol direct historique, le premier de son histoire, entre l'Aéroport International des Plages du Nord de la Floride (ECP) et l'Aéroport LaGuardia de New York (LGA). Delta Air Lines opérera ce service saisonnier à partir du 14 juin 2025, jusqu'à la fête du Travail, avec des vols hebdomadaires le samedi et un service quotidien pendant la période des vacances du 4 juillet (du 28 juin au 6 juillet 2025).

L'annonce fait suite aux performances record d'ECP en 2024, avec plus de 1,8 million de passagers, marquant une augmentation de 13% par rapport à 2023. La nouvelle route vise à améliorer la connectivité entre le Nord-Est et le Nord-Ouest de la Floride, bénéficiant potentiellement au portefeuille de 12 hôtels et complexes de St. Joe, y compris des propriétés de luxe comme le Pearl Hotel et le Camp Creek Inn.

Die St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) kündigt einen historischen, erstmaligen Nonstop-Flugdienst zwischen dem Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) und dem LaGuardia Airport in New York (LGA) an. Delta Air Lines wird diesen saisonalen Dienst ab dem 14. Juni 2025 betreiben, der bis zum Labor Day läuft, mit wöchentlichen Flügen am Samstag und täglichem Service während der vierten Juli-Urlaubszeit (vom 28. Juni bis 6. Juli 2025).

Die Ankündigung folgt auf die rekordverdächtige Leistung von ECP im Jahr 2024, mit über 1,8 Millionen Passagieren, was einen 13%igen Anstieg im Vergleich zu 2023 bedeutet. Die neue Route zielt darauf ab, die Anbindung zwischen dem Nordosten und dem Nordwesten Floridas zu verbessern, was potenziell dem Portfolio von 12 Hotels und Resorts von St. Joe zugutekommen könnte, einschließlich Luxusimmobilien wie dem Pearl Hotel und dem Camp Creek Inn.

Positive
  • First-ever direct flight connection to NYC market expands customer reach
  • Record airport traffic with 1.8M passengers (+13% YoY) shows growing market demand
  • Strategic expansion of travel accessibility to company's 12 hotel properties
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  • seasonal service only (summer months)
  • Single weekly flight frequency (except July 4th period)

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.

Camp Creek Inn located in Inlet Beach, FL and one of 12 hotels and resorts in the St. Joe portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality assets (Photo: Business Wire)

Camp Creek Inn located in Inlet Beach, FL and one of 12 hotels and resorts in the St. Joe portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality assets (Photo: Business Wire)

“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.

©2025 The St Joe Company. “St. Joe®,” “JOE®,” the “Taking Flight” Design®, “St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design)®,” and “Camp Creek®,” are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company.

St. Joe Investor Relations Contact:

Marek Bakun

Chief Financial Officer

1-866-417-7132

marek.bakun@joe.com

St. Joe Media Relations Contact:

Mary Beth Lovingood

Corporate Director of Marketing

850-231-6583

marybeth.lovingood@joe.com

Source: The St. Joe Company

FAQ

When does the new Delta flight route between NYC and Panama City (JOE) start operating?

The new Delta Air Lines service begins June 14, 2025, operating weekly on Saturdays through Labor Day, with daily service from June 28 to July 6, 2025.

How many passengers did Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport serve in 2024?

ECP airport served more than 1.8 million passengers in 2024, representing a 13% increase compared to 2023.

How many hotels and resorts does St. Joe Company (JOE) currently operate?

St. Joe Company owns or jointly owns and operates 12 hotels across multiple brands in Northwest Florida.

What type of aircraft will Delta use for the new Panama City-NYC route serving JOE properties?

Delta Air Lines will operate the route using CRJ-900 aircraft.

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