KNOXVILLE, TN Feb. 12, 2024– Allegiant Travel Company today announced 10 new nonstop routes to 14 cities around the country.
The routes, launching in June, will provide the only nonstop service between these cities.
“This expansion caters to passengers and communities we feel have been overlooked by other carriers,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief revenue officer. “Allegiant’s unique business model, connecting small-to-medium sized cities to vacation destinations, creates accessible travel options not otherwise available in what we believe are underserved markets. We know travelers enjoy the convenience of nonstop flights departing from their neighborhood airport.”
The new routes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Tennesseeinclude:
- St. Louis, Missouri via MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) – beginning June 13, 2024
- Jacksonville, Florida via Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) – beginning June 14, 2024
- South Bend, Indiana via South Bend International Airport (SBN) – beginning June 14, 2024
“For nearly two decades, Allegiant Air has been consistently growing in our region and has brought numerous new flights, hundreds of new jobs, and thousands of new visitors to Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains,” said Patrick Wilson, president of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. “With the announcement of today’s new flights, they offer 18 nonstop destinations across the country. We look forward to serving travelers from Jacksonville, South Bend and the St. Louis area, while also promoting these destinations to the people of East Tennessee.”