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Allegiant to Launch Two New Nonstop Flights to Florida Destinations
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Allegiant will launch year-round nonstop Flint flights to Orlando and Fort Myers in February 2027.
Introductory one-way fares start at $69 for the new Flint-Orlando and Flint-Fort Myers routes.
Allegiant will add Flint flights to Sarasota and St. Pete-Clearwater to meet growing demand.
In a bid to broaden its network, Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT - Free Report) is introducing two new year-round nonstop routes from Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). All new routes are expected to be available from late winter 2027.
The year-round new routes between FNT and Orlando, FL, via MCO should start from Feb. 10, 2027; and between FNT and Fort Myers, FL, via RSW should start from Feb. 11, 2027, with introductory one-way fares as low at $69.
To meet growing demand, Allegiant is also introducing flights from FNT to two existing routes: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Starting Feb. 10, 2027, Allegiant plans to fly on Wednesday, Friday and Monday between FNT and Sarasota, FL, via SRQ. Between FNT and St. Pete-Clearwater, FL, via PIE, Allegiant plans to fly on Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday, starting Feb. 11, 2027.
Drew Wells, Allegiant's chief commercial officer, stated, "We're pleased to expand service between Michigan and Florida with these new routes, giving travelers even more convenient access to the destinations they want to visit most." Wells further stated, "Combined with added frequencies in several markets, these nonstop, year-round flights provide customers with greater flexibility and value when planning their travel."
ALGT is focused on expanding its network and strengthening its presence in the travel industry by offering budget-friendly nonstop services between cities. The inclusion of these new routes is expected to enhance this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock position in the airline industry globally. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Route Expansion Plans of Other Airline Companies
ALGT is not the sole U.S. airline to expand its international network. Recently, Delta Air Lines (DAL - Free Report) is strengthening its presence in Austin by launching its first-ever nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, starting March 27, 2027. The daily summer-season service will be operated on Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, giving Austin travelers direct access to Paris and one-stop connectivity to nearly 70 destinations across Europe, India and Africa through Delta Air Lines’ joint venture with Air France-KLM.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL - Free Report) recently announced the addition of 10 new international cities and three new routes across Europe and Asia, marking UAL’s largest international network expansion in its history and the launch of the newest international aircraft in its fleet, the 'Born to Explore' A321XLR.Beyond the 10 new cities, UAL is introducing new flights from Los Angeles to Osaka, Japan; Washington, D.C. to Milan, Italy; Denver to Paris; and plans to resume service from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Israel.
The aforesaid announcement was done at an event at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Alaska Air (ALK - Free Report) ) is expanding its international footprint from Seattle with new nonstop seasonal service to Athens and Paris, reinforcing its position as Seattle’s largest international carrier. The Athens service will begin on May 12, 2027, operating three times weekly through October, while Paris service will start on May 25, 2027, with five weekly flights over the same period. The new routes are expected to provide travelers in the Pacific Northwest with more convenient access to key European destinations.
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Allegiant to Launch Two New Nonstop Flights to Florida Destinations
Key Takeaways
In a bid to broaden its network, Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT - Free Report) is introducing two new year-round nonstop routes from Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). All new routes are expected to be available from late winter 2027.
The year-round new routes between FNT and Orlando, FL, via MCO should start from Feb. 10, 2027; and between FNT and Fort Myers, FL, via RSW should start from Feb. 11, 2027, with introductory one-way fares as low at $69.
To meet growing demand, Allegiant is also introducing flights from FNT to two existing routes: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Starting Feb. 10, 2027, Allegiant plans to fly on Wednesday, Friday and Monday between FNT and Sarasota, FL, via SRQ. Between FNT and St. Pete-Clearwater, FL, via PIE, Allegiant plans to fly on Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday, starting Feb. 11, 2027.
Drew Wells, Allegiant's chief commercial officer, stated, "We're pleased to expand service between Michigan and Florida with these new routes, giving travelers even more convenient access to the destinations they want to visit most." Wells further stated, "Combined with added frequencies in several markets, these nonstop, year-round flights provide customers with greater flexibility and value when planning their travel."
ALGT is focused on expanding its network and strengthening its presence in the travel industry by offering budget-friendly nonstop services between cities. The inclusion of these new routes is expected to enhance this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock position in the airline industry globally. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Route Expansion Plans of Other Airline Companies
ALGT is not the sole U.S. airline to expand its international network. Recently, Delta Air Lines (DAL - Free Report) is strengthening its presence in Austin by launching its first-ever nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, starting March 27, 2027. The daily summer-season service will be operated on Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, giving Austin travelers direct access to Paris and one-stop connectivity to nearly 70 destinations across Europe, India and Africa through Delta Air Lines’ joint venture with Air France-KLM.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL - Free Report) recently announced the addition of 10 new international cities and three new routes across Europe and Asia, marking UAL’s largest international network expansion in its history and the launch of the newest international aircraft in its fleet, the 'Born to Explore' A321XLR.Beyond the 10 new cities, UAL is introducing new flights from Los Angeles to Osaka, Japan; Washington, D.C. to Milan, Italy; Denver to Paris; and plans to resume service from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Israel.
The aforesaid announcement was done at an event at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Alaska Air (ALK - Free Report) ) is expanding its international footprint from Seattle with new nonstop seasonal service to Athens and Paris, reinforcing its position as Seattle’s largest international carrier. The Athens service will begin on May 12, 2027, operating three times weekly through October, while Paris service will start on May 25, 2027, with five weekly flights over the same period. The new routes are expected to provide travelers in the Pacific Northwest with more convenient access to key European destinations.