Hebron, KY, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant will bring its rapidly growing low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline to CVG. Nonstop service starts on Feb. 12 to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) and on Feb. 14 to Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).
“We are pleased to add Orlando and the beaches of Southwest Florida as an affordable, convenient destination option for Cincinnati residents,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. “We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Orlando and Punta Gorda and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together.”
Allegiant Air’s 166-seat MD-82 will fly two-day-a-week service from CVG to Orlando on Wednesday and Saturday and two-day-a-week service from CVG to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda on Monday and Friday.
The introductory fares from CVG are $50 to Orlando and $70 to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda. The introductory rate is valid through Oct. 22. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.
“We are excited to add Allegiant to our family of carriers at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Orlando and Southwest Florida are popular destinations for our passengers. We are thrilled to have a vacation centered low-cost carrier to serve the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community.”
James Huff, chairman of the Kenton County Airport Board, said “Allegiant gives CVG’s leisure travelers an excellent opportunity to visit Orlando and Southwest Florida. It is an honor to welcome our ninth carrier to CVG.”
| Cities | Flight | Departure | Arrival |
| CVG to Orlando | 637* | 5:45 p.m. | 7:50 p.m. |
| Orlando to CVG | 636* | 3:00 p.m. | 5:05 p.m. |
* Flight operates on Wednesday and Saturday
| Cities | Flight | Departure | Arrival |
| CVG to Punta Gorda | 949* | 2:31 p.m. | 4:39 p.m. |
| Punta Gorda to CVG | 948* | 11:30 a.m. | 1:51 p.m. |
* Flight operates on Monday and Friday
About CVG
Get here. Get there. Get home. Airline partners at CVG offer passengers more non-stop flights than any other airport in the region, including direct international service to Paris, Toronto and Cancun. Book your next flight now at www.cvgairport.com, where low fares are updated daily. Follow CVG on Facebook (flyCVG) and Twitter @cvgairport. CVG is home to DHL’s North America hub. CVG has been rated the Best Regional Airport in North America three straight years by SkyTrax, an independent, London-based air transport research organization. In 2011, CVG became the first airport in the country to receive both Designation and Certification from the Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act, giving the airport the highest level of protection under the Act.
Allegiant, Travel is our deal.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America’s 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years.
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