Ultra-low-cost airline Allegiant is increasing its already significant footprint in Florida with six new routes, and three of these depart froma brand-new destinationfor the organization: Fort Myers.
New flight paths connect Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) with Allentown, Pennsylvania, Appleton, Wisconsin, and Des Moines, Iowa, featuring starting one-way prices at $69, according to the Las Vegas-based airline.announced July 28.
Allegiant is also introducing new flight paths between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Toledo, Ohio; between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Fort Wayne, Indiana, and between Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) and New Orleans, Louisiana.
All the new routes start in November, the airline stated. Tickets are currently available atAllegiant.com.
This growth demonstrates our dedication to linking under-served communities with cost-effective and easy travel choices,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer. “By introducing service to Fort Myers and expanding offerings to several coastal cities, we’re offering passengers direct access to warm-weather locations, allowing them to spend less time at the airport and more time enjoying their trip.
More new Allegiant routesthey are launching this summer and fall, with a flight from Fort Lauderdale to South Bend, Indiana, commencing August 29, and another between Key West and Knoxville, Tennessee, beginning October 3.
Allegiant provides a network consisting solely of nonstop, direct flights and utilizes almost half of its overall capacity within Florida.
The budget-friendly airline made its debuteight new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, seven journeys to St. Pete-Clearwaterand flights to Orlando-Sanford in November 2024, along with other destinations, as part of a significant nationwide growth initiative. Allegiant also introduced aPunta Gorda/Fort Myers to Chattanooga, Tennesseeroute in February, and another Sarasota flight, this one toLexington, Kentucky, in April.
What are the new flights offered by Allegiant in Florida? When will they begin?
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)andLehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)inAllentown, Pennsylvania: Starts on November 13, one-way tickets beginning at $69
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)andAppleton International Airport (ATW)inAppleton, Wisconsin: Starts on November 21, one-way tickets beginning at $69
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)andDes Moines International Airport (DSM)inDes Moines, Iowa: Starts on November 21, one-way tickets beginning at $69
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)andToledo Express Airport (TOL)inToledo, Ohio: Starts on November 20, one-way tickets beginning at $59
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)andFort Wayne International Airport (FWA)inFort Wayne, Indiana: Starts on November 20, one-way tickets beginning at $59
- Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)andLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)inNew Orleans, Louisiana: Starts on November 21, one-way tickets beginning at $49
What is the cost of Allegiant tickets?
Allegiant Air primarily targets vacation travelers from smaller and mid-sized cities that it views as overlooked, employing an ultra-low-cost operational approach. Ticket prices are inexpensive, but additional charges apply for items like carry-on luggage and paper boarding passes, with no WiFi or in-flight entertainment available.
More airlines making changes
This has been a significant year for airlines, with numerous companies implementing updates to their offerings and pricing structures.
- Spirit Airlines reworked its ticket lineupTo make the decisions more straightforward and to highlight that the low-cost carrier provides valuable options as well. The company also revised its loyalty program and began providing additional legroom for passengers traveling in “Premium Economy.”
- United Airlines now requires all travelers on domestic flights to complete check-in procedures.45 minutes before departurePreviously, the check-in for passengers without checked luggage closed thirty minutes before departure.
- JetBlue announced the The airline was collaborating with Florida’s passenger rail service, Brightline.to provide “a smooth air-and-rail reservation process for travel throughout Central and South Florida” by enabling JetBlue travelers to reserve both a flight and train journey directly onjetblue.comas part of a coordinated schedule.
- Southwest stated that the airline’snew assigned seating policywill start on January 27, 2026. Earlier this year, Southwest discontinued its free baggage policy and introduced a new Basic fare.
Which airports in Florida does Allegiant Airlines serve?
Allegiant is currently operating flights to Florida locations:
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport† (VPS)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport† (FLL)
- Fort Myers (RSW)
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
- Key West International Airport (EYW)
- Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
- Punta Gorda Airport† (PGD)
- Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) (beginning in November)
- St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (TPA)
- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
This piece first was published in the Palm Beach Post:Allegiant Airlines introduces 6 new Florida routes, with some beginning at $49. Where, when?
