Allegiant launches low-cost, non-stop flights between Asheville and Palm Beach

Posted on — Grady Cooper

From press release:

ASHEVILLE, N.C. May 15, 2014 – Allegiant, (NASDAQ: ALGT)  celebrates Thursday, May 15, the start of new nonstop, low-cost air service from Asheville to Palm Beach, a new Allegiant destination. In celebration of the new nonstop service, the company will offer promotional one-way fares as low as $64*.

 “We are thrilled to expand our low-cost, convenient travel service to Palm Beach,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President and COO. “The Asheville community has embraced our service to four other sunny destinations, and we are confident that they will appreciate our new low-cost flights to Palm Beach.”

 The new nonstop flights will operate twice weekly between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Palm Beach becomes the fifth destination offered to Allegiant travelers flying out of Asheville. Allegiant currently flies to Tampa / St. Pete, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

 “We are thrilled to be the very first origin city with service to Palm Beach International, a true testament to the success Allegiant has experienced in our market,” said Lew Bleiweis, Executive Director of Asheville Regional Airport. “Allegiant Travel Company provides excellent low cost access to leisure markets, and the Palm Beaches of Florida are sure to be a popular destination for travelers in the Carolinas. We also look forward to welcoming more Florida travelers to the mountains of western North Carolina.”

Allegiant first began service at Asheville Regional Airport in November 2011 with nonstop service to Orlando. Since the start of operations in Asheville, Allegiant has taken more than 60,000 passengers on vacation.

 Palm Beach has long been known as Florida’s “Gold Coast” due to the more than 47 miles of breathtaking Atlantic coastline. It is also a golf mecca, home to more than 40 golf courses, including Florida’s first 18-hole course. Offering theatres, museums, galleries, trendy restaurants and world-class shopping, Palm Beach has something for every vacationer. Allegiant travelers will start and end their vacation in style when flying into Palm Beach International Airport, voted the sixth best airport in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. Asheville travelers can book their entire Palm Beach vacation for less by visiting Allegiant.com.
 Asheville residents can get more out of their Palm Beach vacation when they book airfare and hotel on Allegiant.com. Current deals include:
 Get a fourth night free when you stay three or more nights at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa.
 About the $64* one-way fares: 

Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by May 22, 2014, for travel by Oct. 28, 2014. Price reflects debit card discount; credit card price higher. For baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.

 Allegiant, Travel is our deal. 

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, Allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America’s 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit:http://gofly.us/qSqyY.

 

 

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