Allegiant Airlines is adding more flights out of its operation in South Bend. The low-budget airline is now offering direct flights from South Bend to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Allegiant’s website says the idea is to give people in the Great Lakes region better access to Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park area.
Allegiant plans to start offering the flights on Mondays and Fridays by June 14th.
Below is a news release about the new South Bend route, several other routes that were announced, and some introductory fares:
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced 10 new nonstop routes to 14 cities around the country. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $45.*
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 route to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Tennessee includes:
- South Bend, Indiana via South Bend International Airport (SBN) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $45.*
“Knoxville marks the seventh Allegiant destination on our route map,” said Mike Daigle, South Bend International Airport CEO and executive director. “After an easy nonstop flight from South Bend International, travelers will be able to immerse themselves in food, culture, and endless outdoor adventure, including the wondrous Great Smoky Mountains.”
Allegiant’s full network expansion announced today includes 12 additional cities. The new nonstop routes include:
The new routes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California include:
- Laredo, Texas via Laredo International Airport (LRD) – beginning June 12, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $69.*
- Rockford, Illinois via Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) – beginning June 12, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $79.*
- Rapid City, South Dakota via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $69.*
The new route to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Florida includes:
- Plattsburgh, New York via Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) – beginning June 12, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $79.*
The new routes to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) in Florida include:
- Evansville, Indiana via Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) – beginning June 13, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $49.*
- McAllen, Texas via McAllen International Airport (MFE) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $59.*
The new routes to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Tennessee include:
- St. Louis, Missouri via MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) – beginning June 13, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $45.*
- Jacksonville, Florida via Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $45.*
- South Bend, Indiana via South Bend International Airport (SBN) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $45.*
The new routes to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Florida include:
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania via Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $49.*
- Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning June 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $45.*
Flight days, times, and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.
*About the introductory one-way fares:
Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Feb. 13, 2024, for travel by Nov. 11, 2024. The price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services, and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.
