Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company, today announces it will establish a new base at Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning Feb. 1, 2010. The low-fare carrier will initially serve 10 U.S. cities from the base.
Allegiant currently offers nonstop, scheduled service to Orlando from 31 U.S. cities via Orlando-Sanford International Airport. The 10 selected cities reflect a portion of the company’s current operation at Sanford, Fla. which will move to Orlando International Airport, starting Feb. 1, 2010. The move provides Allegiant customers with more convenient access to the popular theme parks in Orlando and allows the carrier to remain competitive in the markets it serves. Allegiant will continue to offer flights to Orlando-Sanford International Airport from the other 21 cities currently served by the airline.
Robert Ashcroft, vice president of planning for Allegiant Air, said, “Moving these markets from Orlando-Sanford to Orlando International accomplishes two things for Allegiant. First, it allows us to be responsive to the many Orlando travelers who prefer the proximity of Orlando International to the most prominent attractions in the Orlando area, including, most obviously, Walt Disney World. Second, it improves our position relative to competitors with service to Orlando International.”
“The decision by Allegiant to launch service from Orlando International Airport adds new air service options and access for Central Florida travelers,” Vicki Jaramillo, director of marketing for Orlando International Airport, said. “It also positions this airport as Florida’s leader in service by low-cost carriers by adding the Allegiant’s schedule to the current 2900 flights operating per week.”
To kick off the new service, Allegiant is offering introductory fares as low as $45.99* each way to/from MCO (listed chronologically).
1. Knoxville, Tenn. – flights begin Feb. 1, 2010 with fares as low as
$49.99* each way
2. Lexington, Ky. – flights begin Feb. 1, 2010 with fares as low as
$57.99* each way
3. Allentown, Penn. – flights begin Feb. 8, 2010 with fares as low as
$59.99* each way
4. Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C. – flights begin Feb. 8, 2010 with fares as
low as $45.99* each way
5. Grand Rapids, Mich. – flights begin Feb. 12, 2010 with fares as low as
$79.99* each way
6. Springfield, Mo. – flights begin Feb. 15, 2010 with fares as low as
$79.99* each way
7. Tri-Cities, Tenn. – flights begin Feb. 15, 2010 with fares as low as
$47.99* each way
8. Huntington, W.V. – flights begin Feb. 16, 2010 with fares as low as
$59.99* each way
9. Youngstown, Ohio – flights begin March 4, 2010 with fares as low as
$59.99* each way
10. Des Moines, Iowa – flights begin March 5, 2010 with fares as low as
$79.99* each way
By March 5, 2010, the leisure-focused carrier will base five, 150-seat, MD-80 series jet aircraft at MCO. The new base is the carrier’s eighth scheduled service base, the airline also has scheduled service bases in Las Vegas; Sanford, Fla.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Bellingham, Wash.; Phoenix; Los Angeles and St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Fla. Allegiant currently provides nonstop scheduled service to/from 69 U.S. cities.
Allegiant is more than an airline, it is a full-service travel company that offers great value to its customers through its hotel, car rental and entertainment packages. The company will offer low-cost hotel packages with many of the premiere hotel properties in the Orlando area including: Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney Resort, Regal Sun Resort, the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa and Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort and Hotel. The company will provide low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.
Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com, through the airline’s Reservations and Information Center at 702-505-8888 or through professional travel agents.
Source: prnewire.com
