South Florida rail service Brightline has announced that its extension to Orlando International Airport will begin on Sept. 22. Passengers will be able to connect from/to Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach.
Inaugural rides are now available for booking at gobrightline.com or by downloading the Brightline app on iOS and Android. And travel advisors can sign up for information on discounted rates. Brightline expects to offer commissionable fares in the near future, and to be bookable on GDS by the end of 2023. Go to www.gobrightline.com/travel-professionals#travelBenefits.
“Opening Orlando fulfills our ultimate business model. We have seen incredible enthusiasm from the business and tourism industries eager to travel between Central and South Florida,” says Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline.
For a limited time, Brightline is offering one-way SMART fares starting at US$79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4+ will automatically save an additional 25% on SMART fares. SMART service offers a comfortable business-class option onboard in hand-stitched leather seats, complimentary Starlink WiFi, multiple power and USB outlets and an array of food and beverages available for purchase.
One-way PREMIUM fares start at $149, a first-class experience with added amenities including a dedicated lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the journey.
In Orlando, transportation and mobility options will cater to visitors through Brightline+ products available to book directly through the Brightline app and website. When booked, guests receive confirmation email and instructions on how to add on extras such as parking, checked baggage, and Brightline+ mobility options closer to their trip date.
In South Florida, Brightline’s stations are within walking distance of major attractions. For those looking to travel beyond the city centers, Brightline+ offers a wide variety of first and last-mile mobility options to get guests to and from the stations. Guests simply pre-book an Uber during the train reservation process or opt for walk up services including fixed route pickup and drop off shuttles to the airports, neighborhood electric vehicles that take guests anywhere within a three-mile radius of the stations and dedicated event shuttles.
PREMIUM booked guests also enjoy Brightline’s first and last-mile service to get to and from the station with complimentary Uber rides anywhere within a five-mile radius in South Florida. To see all Brightline+ services available, visit gobrightline.com/mobility.