Allegiant to arrive later this year, offering more destinations
Passengers at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will soon have new travel options starting later this year. On Wednesday, airport officials welcomed Allegiant Air to ACY. The low-cost carrier will offer non-stop flights to major destinations throughout Florida, including Orlando/Sanford, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers/Punta Gorda. The additional routes will complement existing service through Spirit Airlines.
Stephen Dougherty, executive director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority said the announcement marks a significant milestone for the region, both by investing in year-round travel opportunities and supporting the regional economy. “Expanding our airport services with another airline is a major step forward in connecting South Jersey to more destinations and opportunities,” Dougherty said.
Allegiant Air currently serves 125 cities throughout the country, with flights to popular tourist destinations. “We’ve been working really closely with the airport for many years now,” Kristen Schilling-Gonzales, vice president of planning, said. “They’ve pointed out how underserved the region is to some of these parts of Florida.”
Airline officials highlighted the potential to serve South Jersey with additional flights and destinations. “We would love to be able to grow here, so the better that these routes do, the more we’ll look to increase frequency,” Schilling-Gonzales said.
Allegiant will begin offering two flights a week from Atlantic City to Fort Lauderdale starting Dec. 11. Routes to Orlando/Sanford will follow on Dec. 19, with service to St. Petersburg and Punta Gorda launching in February. One-way fares to each destination will start at $39.
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