NEW ORLEANS — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces new nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham, NC, to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) beginning Feb. 16, 2017. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the route for as low as $53.*
“We’re thrilled about the steady growth of service to New Orleans,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer. “The demand to visit this destination is high and we are excited to provide the folks in the Raleigh-Durham area a new, affordable opportunity to experience the Big Easy.”
The new year-round flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) will operate twice a week and begin on Feb. 16, 2017. With this new route, Allegiant will offer nonstop service from 10 cities to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at www.Allegiant.com.
“We are pleased to hear that Allegiant is expanding its reach from New Orleans with the announcement of new non-stop service to Raleigh, North Carolina,” said Walter J. Krygowski, acting director for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. “Allegiant’s ability to offer affordable flights to an increasing list of destinations has established its place in the New Orleans market.”
Allegiant offers a unique option to New Orleans-bound travelers with low base fares averaging less than half the cost of domestic round-trip tickets purchased in 2015, airline reps said. With unique savings on rental cars, hotels and activity and attraction tickets, 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. Must be purchased by Nov. 21 for travel between Feb. 16, 2017 and May 16, 2017. Price displayed reflects purchase by debit card; purchase by credit card subject to surcharge not to exceed $8 each way per passenger. Additional restrictions may apply.
