Allegiant launches new routes

“We are delighted to welcome these six new additional cities to experience our paradise on the Emerald Coast while providing an extraordinary impact on our local economy,” said Tracy Stage, Okaloosa County airport director.

Allegiant has launced six new nonstop flights to Destin from: Bentonville, Arkansas; Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina; Evansville, Indiana; Lexington, Kentucky; Nashville, Tennessee; and Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina.

“We’re excited to take off with new nonstop flights from our newest year-round base, Destin,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “This expansion represents our commitment to providing affordable vacation opportunities to Florida’s Emerald Coast, while contributing to the success of the local economy.”

New seasonal service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) includes:
1. Bentonville, Arkansas via Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA);
2. Concord, North Carolina via Concord Regional Airport (USA);
3. Lexington, Kentucky via Blue Grass Airport (LEX);
4. Evansville, Indiana via Evansville Regional Airport (EVV);
5. Nashville, Tennessee via Nashville International Airport (BNA);
6. Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina via Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

The new nonstop routes will operate twice-weekly. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can only be found at Allegiant.com.

“We are delighted to welcome these six new additional cities to experience our paradise on the Emerald Coast while providing an extraordinary impact on our local economy,” said Tracy Stage, Okaloosa County airport director.

“Pairing additional routes with the recently established yearround base has generated a significant amount of new local jobs. The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is proud to celebrate and continue to grow our partnership with Allegiant,” he said.

As part of Allegiant’s growth in Florida, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport will become the airline’s 14th year-round aircraft base, which will house two Airbus aircraft and 65 new, high-wage jobs.

The Las Vegas-based company is investing more than $49 million to establish a year-round base
of operations. Allegiant offers a unique option to Florida-bound travelers with low base airfare and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less.