Allegiant Air announces new Orlando services

Low-cost airline Allegiant Air, LLC announces new, nonstop jet service to the fun and sun of Orlando, Fla. from Northwest Arkansas beginning November 19, 2009. The low-fare carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to the Sunshine State, with introductory fares as low as $69.99 each way.

The self-proclaimed “Official Airline for Sunshine” will launch the new scheduled service from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport with two flights weekly on Thursday and Sunday. Service will begin November 19 with flights departing Northwest Arkansas at 6:15 p.m. arriving in Orlando at 9:35 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando will depart at 4 p.m. arriving in Northwest Arkansas at 5:35 p.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant began nonstop flights to Los Angeles May 22, 2009 and service to Las Vegas June 4, 2009.

“We are extremely pleased to expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service in Northwest Arkansas,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only nonstop, air service between Northwest Arkansas and Orlando.”

The airline commented market research and input from local community leaders indicate Northwest Arkansas will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Orlando as an alternative to connecting flights and long drives to other airports. Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.

“We are thrilled Allegiant Air has decided to add a third nonstop destination from XNA,” Stan Green, chairman of the Airport Authority Board of Directors, said. “The Airport Board of Directors has focused for some time on the importance of attracting a low-cost carrier to our region, and I am confident our passengers will enjoy the benefits of Allegiant’s low-cost service to a popular vacation destination like Orlando.”

Located midway between Orlando’s world-class attractions and the world’s most famous beach – Daytona Beach, Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors the “best of both worlds.” Both destinations are only minutes away, ideally situated for those hoping to take a break from the cold at the beach or to experience the fun of Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and the rest of the excitement Florida has to offer.

The Allegiant Vacations division of the company offers low-cost packages with 58 of Orlando and Daytona Beach’s most exciting hotel properties. Air/hotel packages are available for as low as $214.98. (Price is per person, based on a three-night hotel stay at the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, double occupancy and reflects a Thursday arrival/Sunday departure. Must travel by December 20, 2009.) The company also provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant’s $69.99 one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by September 30, 2009 and is valid for travel through February 10, 2010. Introductory fares are not available on all flights. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $89.99 one-way. Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com, through the airline’s Reservations and Information Center at 702-505-8888 or through professional travel agents.

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