Allegiant Air adds five new US routes focused on leisure travel

The specific route launches include service from Huntsville to Fort Lauderdale beginning November 19, 2025; Orlando Sanford International Airport on February 12, 2026; and St. Pete Clearwater International Airport starting March 5, 2026. Additionally, Allegiant will start flying from Appleton, Wisconsin, to Orlando International Airport on January 16, 2026; and from Rochester, New York, to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on February 13, 2026.

Allegiant Air follows a point-to-point route model designed for leisure travelers that bypasses major airline hubs. The airline maintains operating bases mainly for logistical reasons but relies more heavily on direct routes than most other U.S. carriers. This approach allows easier access for passengers traveling from smaller communities who might otherwise need connecting flights through larger hubs.

Fares for these new services start at $39 one way if booked by August 13, 2025 for travel through May 19, 2026. The combination of low fares and nonstop service aims to position Allegiant as a competitive option compared with other airlines.

This latest expansion comes shortly after Allegiant announced seven additional routes in July that connect twelve cities—including a new destination in Fort Myers—strengthening its presence in Florida. As of August 2025, Allegiant serves eleven destinations within the state.

The broader U.S. market has been challenging for low-cost carriers since the COVID-19 pandemic began. For example, Spirit Airlines recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while Southwest Airlines underwent changes under Elliott Investment Management's influence and Frontier Airlines restructured its business model due to shifting industry conditions favoring large legacy carriers (https://simpleflying.com/spirit-airlines-exits-bankruptcy/).

Unlike Spirit Airlines—which typically targets high-demand leisure routes such as New York City to Miami—Allegiant focuses on connecting small communities directly with popular but less congested vacation spots (https://simpleflying.com/allegiant-vs-spirit-route-networks/). By offering affordable nonstop options where few exist and operating older aircraft models at lower costs (https://simpleflying.com/allegiant-older-aircraft-strategy/), Allegiant has carved out a unique position among U.S. airlines despite having a smaller fleet than some competitors (https://simpleflying.com/us-ulcc-fleet-sizes-august-2025/).

“Passengers can either choose between an affordable nonstop or a more expensive less convenient one-stop flight making Allegiant's offering extremely competitive.”

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