Southwest Airlines to add new seasonal route between Omaha and Florida Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer Jul 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 Updated Jul 17, 2026 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 A third skywalk to the parking garage is being built at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 One of the areas still under construction 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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Officials provide an update on the Eppley Airfield renovation Officials provide an update on the Eppley Airfield renovation.
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
