Southwest Airlines to add new seasonal route between Omaha and Florida Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer Jul 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 Updated 15 hrs ago 0 × Officials provide an update on the Eppley Airfield renovation Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Southwest Airlines will add a new direct route between Omaha’s Eppley Airfield and Fort Myers, Florida, in time for spring break next year.kAmx? D@4:2= >65:2 A@DED[ E96 ~>292 p:CA@CE pFE9@C:EJ D2:5 E96 D62D@?2= C@FE6 H:== 36 7=@H? @? $2EFC52JD DE2CE:?8 @? |2C49 `b[ a_af] u@C ?@H[ E96 C@FE6 H:== CF? 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CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD An escalator and stairs are under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD A women’s restroom is under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD Steve McCoy of the Omaha Airport Authority., stands in what will be the Escape Lounge at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD The central pavilion under is still under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD The area that will contain food venders is under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD One of the areas still under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD One of the areas still under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD One of the areas still under construction at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The gates will be located to the left. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD A worker cuts material at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD 0 Comments Locations Omaha Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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United Airlines to add daily flight between Omaha and Newark Starting Sept. 24, United Airlines will fly between Omaha’s Eppley Airfield and Newark's Liberty International Airport.Â
