Allegiant Increases Service by 150 Percent
03/04/2014
Introductory fares to Myrtle Beach and Tampa/St. Pete $59 One-Way
March 4, 2014 – Allegiant Travel Company announces additional service to Tampa/St.Petersburg, Myrtle Beach, and expanded service to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda.
Within 30 days of launching flights at CVG, Allegiant is expanding service by 150%, increasing from four flights per week to ten flights per week. Allegiant launched in February with two flights per week to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda and two flights per week to Orlando/Sanford.
“We are excited to have Allegiant expand service aggressively at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, CVG CEO. Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson lll, Incoming Kenton County Airport Board Chairman added, “This is a great day for CVG and an even better day for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community, more flights at a lower cost is a win-win for everyone. I would like to personally thank Allegiant for making a decision to expand by 150% at CVG.” McGraw continued, “The expanded service is a show of significant support from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community is excited about Allegiant joining the family of carriers at CVG.”
Allegiant’s 166-seat MD-82 will fly two-day-a-week service from CVG to Tampa/St.Pete on Thursdays and Sundays starting on May 15, while flying seasonally to Myrtle Beach on Mondays and Fridays starting May 30 and ending Aug. 11. Passengers can now travel to Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting on May 1. Service to Orlando/Sanford will remain on Mondays and Fridays. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.
“We are thrilled to further expand our low-cost air travel product within Cincinnati to include Tampa Bay and Myrtle Beach,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President and COO. “We have been operating for less than a month in Cincinnati and the community has already embraced our ultra-low-cost travel offerings. We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to these brand new destinations and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together.”
Introductory fares to Myrtle Beach and Tampa/St. Pete start at $59 one-way. About the $59* 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 March 11 for travel by Aug.12. Price reflects debit card discount; credit card price higher. For baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Ft.Myers / Punta Gorda*
* Flights operates on Tuesday and Saturday starting 5/3
Ft.Myers / Punta Gorda*
* Flights operate on Monday and Friday
Tampa / St.Pete*
* Flights operate on Thursday and Sunday
Myrtle Beach*
* Flights operate seasonally on Monday and Friday
Orlando*
* Flights operates on Wednesday and Saturday