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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. April 14, 2016 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) this week launches new, nonstop service from three cities to Jacksonville, Florida. Service from New Orleans begins today, April 14, 2016. Service from Memphis, Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia begins on April 15, 2016. 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 $39.*
“Allegiant is very pleased to launch service from these three cities to Jacksonville,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer. “We’re looking forward to bringing more visitors and economic growth to northeast Florida with our brand of convenient, affordable service.”
New year-round service to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) includes:
- New Orleans – April 14, 2016 with fares as low as $39*
- Memphis, Tennessee – April 15, 2016 with fares as low as $39*
- Richmond, Virginia – April 15, 2015 with fares as low as $39*
The new routes will operate twice weekly and expand on the service Allegiant currently operates to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). With these three new routes, Allegiant will now fly from five cities into Jacksonville, Florida. The new routes will bring nearly 10,000 additional visitors each year to the area. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.
Allegiant’s new flights give travelers from Richmond, Memphis and New Orleans nonstop access to Northeast Florida’s many amenities,” Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Steve Grossman said. “Whether they come to golf, shop or enjoy the beaches, these flights provide easy access to our region.”
“Jacksonville is ready and very excited to welcome the new wave of visitors traveling to our fantastic destination on Allegiant’s new flights,” said Visit Jacksonville’s President and CEO, Paul Astleford. “The new routes are opening our destination to new markets and are allowing Jacksonville to get directly connected to places and people we did not reach before. Jacksonville is one of Florida’s best cities, and because of Allegiant, more people will get to experience it.”
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 April 14, 2016 for travel by Nov. 13, 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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