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Old 01-14-2020, 09:06 AM
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Allegiant announces largest expansion ever

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.
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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.
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How does Allegiant go about opening a base? Would this be the first stat to let’s say a MDW base?
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How does Allegiant go about opening a base? Would this be the first stat to let’s say a MDW base?
I would also like to know.
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The next crew base opening Will be in Des Moines’s Iowa. Also it was announced that Concord North Carolina would be the next crew base. So unless you want to live in the middle of nowhere you should rethink any kind of strategy vis-à-vis Houston or midway.
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Originally Posted by flydpaarrow View Post
How does Allegiant go about opening a base? Would this be the first stat to let’s say a MDW base?
Generally it’s a station which has a significant number of aircraft transiting it, historically, airports with service from both coasts make the best candidates. Airports that support service to other bases AND non-bases also best candidates. Bases usually need 2 airplanes minimum to be sustainable.

MDW is in very early stages and only has a few destinations, so I would say it’s VERY premature for base consideration. Not saying never, just saying I doubt it.
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They'll never make MDW a base. More likely RFD. Wouldn't be surprised to see BLV or SDF next either. Lots of people saw JQF/USA coming, it was just a matter of time.
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The next crew base opening Will be in Des Moines’s Iowa. Also it was announced that Concord North Carolina would be the next crew base. So unless you want to live in the middle of nowhere you should rethink any kind of strategy vis-à-vis Houston or midway.
concord nc is really next base?
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