Allegiant announces new nonstop flight from MidAmerica to Tampa Bay
MASCOUTAH – Allegiant today announced new, nonstop jet service between MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and Tampa Bay via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport beginning Nov. 19.
In celebration of the new service, the company said it would offer introductory one-way fares as low as $75.
“We are thrilled to expand our brand of low-cost vacation travel in the St. Louis Metro area with new service to Tampa Bay,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Co. president and COO. “We look forward to connecting the Southern Illinois and Metro East communities to Florida’s Gulf Coast with affordable, nonstop service and the ability to book their entire vacation with us for less.”
The new flights will operate twice weekly between MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport beginning Wednesday, Nov. 19. Tampa Bay joins Orlando as the second destination served by Allegiant from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. Flight days, times and fares can be found at Allegiant.com.
“We’re extremely pleased to host Allegiant service to Florida, now with a second destination,” said St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern. “Southern Illinois has the pleasure of great Allegiant Travel service and a family-friendly experience through MidAmerica, with no lines and free parking. I look forward to all of us using this service to visit the Tampa/St. Pete area.”
For a limited time, area residents can save even more by using the promo code TAMPABAY to get an extra $50 off an air+hotel Tampa Bay vacation package with a minimum three-night stay.
Travelers can find out more by visiting Allegiant.com.
About the $75 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 Aug. 22, 2014, for travel by Feb. 10, 2015. Price reflects debit card discount; credit card price higher. For baggage fees, visit Allegiant.com.
PHOTO ABOVE: St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern adresses the crowd after Micah Lillard of Allegiant, seated, announces that the airline will begin offering nonstop flights to Tampa from MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah.
