Airlines Enticing Travelers With New Routes, Cheaper Fares Airlines Enticing Travelers With New Routes, Cheaper Fares As hopes build that the COVID-19 pandemic is fading, airlines hope to lure you back into the friendly skies. Photo by michaeljung / Shutterstock.com Americans are starting to think about flying again — and some airlines are expanding the routes they offer in hopes of luring new travelers into the skies. Allegiant Air recently announced it will offer 34 new nonstop routes this summer. The new routes include major-metro destinations like San Diego, Los Angeles, Nashville and Portland, Oregon. (A complete list is available on Allegiant’s website.)