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Allegiant Announces New Routes from Flint to Ft. Lauderdale & Myrtle Beach

   FLINT, Mich. March 7, 2018 — Allegiant today announced service to two new cities from Flint: Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $58.

“We’re very excited to continue our growth in Flint,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant senior vice president of commercial. “Flint travelers have welcomed us as a part of their community, and we’re proud to offer their only ultra-low-cost, nonstop option for travel to some of their favorite getaway destinations.”

New year-round service from Bishop International Airport (FNT) includes:

  1. Fort Lauderdale, Florida via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)begins June 6, 2018 with fares as low as $76.*

New seasonal service from Bishop International Airport (FNT) includes:

  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) begins June 6, 2018 with fares as low as $58.*

 

The new routes will operate twice weekly. With the addition of this route, Allegiant will have service from Flint to five cities including Myrtle Beach and four cities in Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers / Punta Gorda, Orlando / Sanford and Tampa / St. Pete. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com

“Allegiant is really helping us ‘put the fun back in flying’ by adding two more nonstop destinations from Bishop International Airport,” said Airport Director, Craig Williams. “With only starting service two years ago, Allegiant has become the airline with the highest load factor in the airport and are the fastest growing carrier in our facility.”

Allegiant offers a unique option to Flint-area travelers with low base fares and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less.

~ About the introductory one-way fares:      Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one way and not available on all flights. For FNT-FLL, flights must be purchased by March 8, 2018 for travel by Nov. 5, 2018. For FNT-MYR, flights must be purchased by March 8, 2018 for travel by Aug. 18, 2018. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.

 ~ About Flint Bishop International Airport:   Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) guarantees you all of the destination options of a larger airport, while flying from the comfort of a relaxing and beautiful facility. Flint features all-jet service, with flights provided by Allegiant, Southwest, United, Delta and American. Our airlines provide many nonstop flights to popular destinations across the country that will also connect you around the world. For reservations and flight information from Flint, visit our web site at bishopairport.org .  Not the only way to fly.  Just a better one.

 

Courtesy:
Flint Bishop Airport  Contact: Pat Corfman   (810) 235-6560, ext. 120