Airport scores new nonstop route

Elite Airways announced new nonstop jet service between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Mich., in northern Michigan.

With service starting March 16, flights will depart every Saturday from Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) at 8:30am ET, arriving in Traverse City (TVC) at 11:30am and depart TVC at 12:30pm, returning to SRQ at 3:30pm, according to a statement. Elite Airways operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-200 and CRJ-700 jet airliners, the release adds.