DESTIN, Fla., 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) this week launches new seasonal service to Destin / Fort Walton Beach, Florida from four U.S. cities. New service to Destin / Fort Walton Beach, Florida includes routes from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Oklahoma City and Knoxville, Tennessee. To celebrate Allegiant’s new service, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $35.*
“We’re excited to connect these four U.S. cities with this famous beach destination,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer. “We’re looking forward to bringing more visitors and economic growth to the Destin / Fort Walton Beach area with our affordable and convenient brand of service.”
Seasonal nonstop service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) from:
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida – May 26, 2016 through August 14, 2016 with fares as low as $35*
- Oklahoma City – May 26, 2016 through August 14, 2016 with fares as low as $82*
- Memphis, Tennessee – May 27, 2016 through August 15, 2016 with fares as low as $45*
- Knoxville, Tennessee – May 27, 2016 through August 15, 2016 with fares as low as $44*
The new seasonal routes will operate twice weekly and expand on the service that Allegiant began operating last Friday, May 20, 2016 to Destin – Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). With these four new routes, Allegiant will now fly from five cities into the Destin / Fort Walton Beach area. The new routes will bring nearly 4,200 additional visitors each year to the Destin / Fort Walton Beach area. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.
“We have high expectations with this much anticipated air service on Allegiant. Our communities stand ready to welcome Floridians and visitors to paradise on the Emerald Coast,” said Tracy Stage, airports director, Okaloosa County Airports.
“The excitement around this day has been building for months in Destin / Fort Walton Beach. I wouldn’t be surprised to see our terminal packed with greeters and travelers who want to share in this welcomed arrival,” said Ed Schroeder, Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau director. “There are thousands who live here that can’t wait to serve our beach hospitality to hundreds now arriving each day. We welcome you now and will welcome you back for many years to come.”
Allegiant’s innovative business model has allowed it to grow from one plane and one route to offering access to low-cost flights in over 100 cities nationwide, more than any other domestic low-cost carrier. Allegiant passengers can enjoy unique savings by bundling their air, hotel, car and even activity and attraction reservations together for less.
*About the introductory one-way fares:
Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by June 2, 2016 for travel by Aug. 14, 2016. Price displayed reflects purchase by debit card; purchase by credit card subject to surcharge not to exceed $8 each way per passenger. See Allegiant.com for details. For optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The airline offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars and attraction tickets. All can be purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to over 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country with airfares less than half the cost of average domestic roundtrip ticket. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit:http://gofly.us/YFuyb.
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