Allegiant continues push into major cities, with new Chicago, Boston, Houston flights
Budget carrier Allegiant Air is growing again, announcing 44 new nonstop routes including its first Chicago, Boston and Houston flights.
The Las Vegas-based airline, known for its cheap tickets and lengthy lineup of fees, called it the largest expansion in company history. Allegiant added 15 Airbus jets to its fleet last year and plans to add more this year.
The seasonal flights, which will begin in the spring, are aimed at vacationers, Allegiant’s bread and butter. Each will be offered twice a week. Unlike its larger competitors, which offer daily service between cities, Allegiant generally flies each route just a couple times a week.
The airline has reported consistent profits from shuttling vacationers with nonstop flights from smaller towns to warm-weather destinations such as Florida, Arizona and Las Vegas, but has broadened that focus to include other popular metropolitan spots including Nashville. Allegiant began service in Nashville in 2018 and is adding nine new routes from the airport in the expansion announced Tuesday.
The new Chicago, Boston and Houston flights continue that trend.
Allegiant is offering introductory one-way fares online ranging from $33 to $66 on the new routes, but seats and travel dates are limited and tickets must be purchased by Jan. 16. Travel dates vary. Sale fares tend to get scooped up quickly.
Details on Allegiant Air’s new routes
Chicago Midway International Airport
To and from:
Allentown, Pennsylvania: Flights begin May 14, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Des Moines, Iowa: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Savannah, Georgia: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Asheville, North Carolina: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Knoxville, Tennessee: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Flights begin June 5, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Boston Logan International Airport
To and from:
Grand Rapids, Michigan: Flights begin May 7, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Asheville, North Carolina: Flights begin May 8, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Knoxville, Tennessee: Flights begin May 8, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Flights begin May 14, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport
To and from:
Knoxville, Tennessee: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Asheville, North Carolina: Flights begin May 22, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Savannah, Georgia: Flights begin May 28, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Flights begin June 5, with one-way fares starting at $33.
Nashville International Airport
To and from:
Bozeman, Montana: Flights begin May 21 with one-way fares starting at $66.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $55.
Norfolk, Virginia: Flights begin May 22, with one-way fares starting at $44.
Pittsburgh: Flights begin May 22, with one-way fares starting at $44.
Peoria, Illinois: Flights begin June 4, with one-way fares starting at $44.
Tulsa, Oklahoma: Flights begin June 4, with one-way fares starting at $44.
Fargo, North Dakota: Flights begin June 4, with one-way fares starting at $55.
Flint, Michigan: Flights begin June 5, with one-way fares starting at $55.
Greensboro, North Carolina: Flights begin June 5, with one-way fares starting at $44.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
To and from:
Des Moines, Iowa: Flights begin May 21, with one-way fares starting at $55.
Asheville, North Carolina: Flights begin May 22, with one-way fares starting at $55.
Knoxville, Tennessee: Flights begin May 22, with one-way fares starting at $55.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: Flights begin May 22, with one-way fares starting at $55.
For a complete list of Allegiant’s new routes and introductory fares, check the airline’s website.
Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Jan. 16, 2020 for travel by Aug. 15, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020, depending on route. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.
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