With the coronavirus vaccine slowly making its way across the United States, low-cost carrier Allegiant Airlines loaded a host of new routes into their website late on Monday night. With this update,
Allegiant is adding 34 new nonstop routes to its summer schedule, plus a further nine limited-time services to support South Dakota’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.
The network expansion comes as the Las Vegas-based airline seeks to capture the demand that exists for travel to US domestic leisure destinations a segment of the market that has performed better than others since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis.
“As summer approaches, we expect a lot of pent-up demand for travel, especially for places where people can hike, fish, camp or visit the beach,” Allegiant SVP of revenue Drew Wells said. “With this expansion, we’ve added even more service to destinations known for their outdoor appeal.”
By Casey Nelson
Feb 9, 2021 5:31 PM
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) Travelers will have two new destinations to reach from the Fox Valley this summer.
Allegiant is planning flights from Appleton International Airport to Savannah, Georgia, and Rapid City, South Dakota.
The flights to Savannah will begin May 28 and operate twice weekly through Aug. 16. The airline is offering an introductory $49 fare.
The flights to Rapid City will run from Aug. 4-14, coinciding with the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. One-way fares start at $99.
“Travelers can now get a taste of Savannah’s Southern charm, culture, and cuisine now only a short flight away. From Rapid City, travelers can visit South Dakota’s stunning outdoor parks and famous monuments. It also gives people an easy and affordable way to get to the popular Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” airport director Abe Weber said in a news release.
Allegiant announces a major expansion with 34 new nonstop routes
Allegiant Air today announced 34 new nonstop routes, including nine special limited routes for the Sturgis Rally 2021.
Additionally, Allegiant will offer nine special limited routes to Rapid City, S.D. via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) with one-way fares as low as $99. The routes will provide an affordable option to those who plan to attend the annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.
The new routes to
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) include:
Bentonville, Arkansas via Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – beginning July 2, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.
Bozeman, Montana via Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.
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There will also be nine special limited routes for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
February 9, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. Allegiant has announced service from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Los Angeles, as well as nine special limited routes affording motorcycle aficionados convenient access to the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
“South Dakotans are going to love our brand of convenient nonstop travel to Southern California, with affordable access to all it has to offer – from its famed beaches and mountains to historic cultural and entertainment attractions,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue. “We’re also excited to be able to offer nine special, limited-time routes affording motorcycle enthusiasts easy access to all the excitement and local happenings surrounding Sturgis 2021.”