Allegiant Launches Los Angeles Flights
The entry of discount airline Allegiant into Los Angeles (LAX) marks a major shift in discount airfare from Southern California.
Beginning on May 1,the Allegiant plans to launch non-stop MD-80 Los Angeles flights smaller cities across the country, none of which are currently served by non-stop LAX flights (except Monterey, CA). Instead of having to connect for continuing flights to Fargo, Des Moines, and Sioux Falls, to name a few, flyers will be able to catch a flight non-stop flight from Los Angeles.
Here’s the line-up of new Allegiant routes, along with the launch dates and introductory one-way discount airfares:
May 1:
Grand Junction, CO $59
Medford, OR (MFR) $69
May 2:
Bellingham, WA (BLI) $78
Missoula, MT (MSO) $79
May 3:
Monterey, CA (MRY) $39
Springfield, MO (SGF) $99
May 22:
Billings, MT (BIL) $69
Fargo, ND (FAR) $99
May 23:
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) $99
Wichita (ICT) $99
May 24:
Des Moines (DSM) $99
McAllen, TX (MFE) $99
None of the above quoted discount airfares include taxes or fees. Book and buy at Allegiant's Web site no later than March 11 to land one of these rates, and complete your trip by Sept. 30.
Allegiant is the quintessential niche airline. It makes a living flying venerable all-coach, 150-passenger MD-80s non-stop to major leisure destinations such as Orlando (Sanford Field SFB) to under-served cities. So far, the formula has proven successful.
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