International travel to return to Rockford airport

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Those looking to go on an international vacation will soon be able to fly out of Rockford once again.

On Wednesday, the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced the return of nonstop flights to destinations in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. Passenger flights to international destinations from Rockford were stalled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

“Ever since the pandemic drastically changed passenger travel, we’ve been working with ALG Vacations to bring their Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights back to our airport so we can further serve people in our region,” said RFD Executive Director Zack Oakley. “The Rockford market is enthusiastic about travel – that’s something we’re listening to, advocating for, and working tirelessly on so RFD can provide more great travel opportunities to our community. We hope to continue offering more destinations in the years to come,” he added.

The Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights on GlobalX Airlines will begin on Jan. 24, 2025. The flights will be offered by Apple Vacations and its sister companies, Funjet Vacations and Travel Impressions.

“Rockford has been a successful market for vacation companies like our Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, and Travel Impressions brands for many years, and we’re excited to bring this service back to RFD for 2025,” said Ray Snisky, group president at ALG Vacations.

The airport released the following flight schedules:

Costa Rica:

• Fridays, starting January 24, 2025

Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico:

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting January 25, 2025

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic:

• Thursdays and Sundays, starting January 26, 2025

For more information about passenger service at the Rockford airport, visit its website.

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