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Allegiant expands offerings to Los Angeles, Boston, Austin

An Allegiant Airlines plan at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Supplied/Ford International Airport)

By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org


Allegiant airlines announced today that it would expand its service from Grand Rapids to Los Angeles, Boston, and Austin, Texas.

“We’re very excited to expand our presence in Grand Rapids by offering service to three of the most in-demand travel destinations in the country,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “With nonstop access to the history, culture and endless entertainment options found in LA, Boston, and Austin, local residents will be able to enjoy amazing vacation adventures at an affordable price.”

New seasonal service from Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR) includes:

  1. Los Angeles, California via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – beginning June 5, 2020 with fares as low as $66. (Some restrictions apply.)
  2. Boston, Massachusetts via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – beginning May 7, 2020 with fares as low as $33. (Some restrictions apply)
  3. Austin, Texas via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – beginning May 22, 2020 with fares as low as $55. (Some restrictions apply)

The new seasonal flights will operate twice weekly. With the addition of this new route, Allegiant will now serve 14 cities from Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR). Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“We are thrilled to grow our route map with the addition of Austin, Boston and Los Angeles as new nonstop service with Allegiant,” said Tory Richardson, president & CEO at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. “Allegiant started service in Grand Rapids in 2009 with two cities. With the addition of these three new nonstop flights this summer, Allegiant is now serving 14 destinations out of Grand Rapids – more than any other carrier. We are proud to support Allegiant’s growth in West Michigan, and we appreciate their commitment to service and satisfaction in our market.”

Allegiant Air is an American low-cost airline that operates scheduled and charter flights. As a major air carrier, it is the ninth-largest commercial airline in the US. It is wholly owned by Allegiant Travel Company, a publicly traded company with 4,000 employees and over US$2.6 billion market capitalization. Allegiant offers Grand Rapids-area travelers with low base airfare and savings on rental cars and hotels.