Allegiant Launches Large Route Expansion, Increases Florida Flights
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The ultra-low-cost carrier has been bullish on Florida as its peers have trimmed capacity in the ultra-competitive Sunshine State.
Allegiant Air is launching one of its largest route expansions in its history, adding 44 nonstop routes to its network.
The ultra-low-cost carrier is also adding three more destinations to its map: Gulf Shores, Alabama, Colorado Springs, and Columbia, South Carolina.
Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer, said the 44 routes had “both the best opportunity as well as the operational capacity.” Unlike some of the larger ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier, Allegiant’s business model relies on connecting underserved areas to popular leisure destinations.
