08/12/2014

Twice Weekly Service Starts in December

August 12, 2014 – Allegiant Travel Company announces new nonstop service from CVG to Las Vegas (LAS). Allegiant will offer flights from CVG to LAS on Thursdays and Sundays starting December 18.  Allegiant is offering an $81 one-way intro fare which must be booked by August 19, 2014 for travel by February 10, 2015.

Las Vegas will be the seventh market served by Allegiant from CVG. Allegiant offers flights to Orlando (SFB), Punta Gorda (PGD), and Tampa Bay/St.Pete (PIE) and seasonal service to Myrtle Beach (MYR).  Service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starts on October 9 and service to Phoenix – Mesa (AZA) starts on November 14.  

“We are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their service from CVG to Las Vegas. We can now offer our CIN-cinnati passengers low cost/low fare vacation travel service to the Sin City.” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Since February, Allegiant has increased from four flights per week to 20 flights per week, continuing the trend of CVG being the fastest growing market in Allegiant’s 15 year history.”

“Allegiant is thrilled to announce an additional vacation destination for Cincinnati residents,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President and COO. “We know Las Vegas is a popular destination for local travelers, and we look forward to offering a low-fare alternative to get there nonstop from CVG."

Starting in December, passengers can travel to Las Vegas on the 216 seat Boeing 757. Allegiant’s aircraft fleet includes the 156 seat A319, the 166 seat MD-86 and the 177 seat A320. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.

“Allegiant is continuing to expand their capacity at CVG giving our passengers even more low cost travel options,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “We are delighted to have Allegiant as part of the family of carriers at CVG and look forward to continued expansion.”