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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Allegiant adds a new beach route to the Des Moines Airport
Allegiant Air has announced new travel routes across the country, and the Des Moines International Airport made the list. The new routes launch this fall, Allegiant said in a news release, and to celebrate, it is offering one-way fares — for new routes only — for as low as $49. Here's what we know about the new destination reachable via the Des Moines Airport. What new route did Allegiant add at the Des Moines International Airport? Beginning Nov. 21, Iowans can travel nonstop from Des Moines to Fort Myers, Florida, on Allegiant Air. 'This expansion reflects our commitment to connecting underserved communities with affordable, convenient travel options,' said Drew Wells, Allegiant's chief commercial officer. 'By adding Fort Myers, we're providing Des Moines travelers new nonstop access to a popular beach destination,meaning they spend less time at the airport and more time on vacation.' This flight marks a record-breaking 35th nonstop route out of Des Moines. It is also the sixth new route announced in 2025. Is the Des Moines International Airport getting other new routes this fall? The newest nonstop additions will join two others that are also coming to the Des Moines Airport this fall: Los Angeles on American Airlines: This new route begins in October and will operate year-round. Gulf Shores on Allegiant: A new route launches October 3. More: Some Des Moines airport routes are seasonal. Book these destinations before they're gone. Is Allegiant adding any other new flight routes? The announcement came as part of a series of new routes Allegiant is launching. Allegiant is adding a new flight between Fort Myers, Florida and Allentown, Pennsylvania starting Nov. 13 and to Appleton, Wisconsin, beginning Nov. 21. In addition, travelers will be able to fly from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida to Toledo, Ohio. For Lauderdale travelers can reach Fort Wayne, Indiana, beginning Nov. 20 and New Orleans passengers can get to Punta Gorda, Florida, starting Nov. 21. Finally, a new route from Nashville was announced that can take you to Gulf Shores, Alabama, starting Nov. 21. In May, Allegiant added new flights from Des Moines to Boston and Jacksonville, Florida. The carrier also discontinued its seasonal flight to Los Angeles. Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@ or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Allegiant adds new Fort Myers route from Des Moines Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
06-08-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Best credit card rewards and travel loyalty programs of 2025
Travel can be expensive, but those availing themselves of the best loyalty and rewards programs are offered plenty of opportunities to earn free or discounted travel and hotel rooms through everyday spending on gas, groceries, and other purchases. To find the best options, we invited a panel of travel and miles-and-points experts to share their favorite programs for American travelers — the credit cards, frequent flyer programs, and hotel loyalty programs with the best earning potential, flexibility, extra perks, and ease of redemption. Then, our readers voted for their favorites to determine the winners. Click on each category below to see the full winners list: Advertisement Best Airline Credit Card: Allways Rewards Visa Card Let your dollars take you farther with an Allways Rewards Visa Card – Photo courtesy of Allegiant The Allways Rewards Visa Card earns three points per dollar on Allegiant purchases, two points per dollar on qualified dining, and one point per dollar on everything else. Other perks include a 25,000-point sign-up bonus after qualifying purchases, buy-one-get-one airfare on qualifying vacation packages, priority boarding, and a free beverage on every Allegiant flight. Full list of winners: Best Airline Credit Card » Best Frequent Flyer Program: Allegiant Air Allways Rewards Enjoy no minimums for points redemption with Allegiant Air Allways Rewards – Photo courtesy of Allegiant Earn all kinds of rewards in all kinds of ways with Allways Rewards by Allegiant Air, and explore a variety of exclusive member offers and promotions. The program is free to join, and points don't expire until 24 months of inactivity. Earn one point for every dollar spent on the Allegiant Air website, or two points per dollar spent on itineraries over $500. With no minimum required for points redemption, you can enjoy flexibility in rewards. Advertisement Readers love Wyndham Rewards, crowning it the Best Hotel Loyalty Program for eight years in a row – Photo courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts The Wyndham Rewards program allows guests to use their points to book stays at thousands of participating hotels, vacation clubs, and resorts worldwide, including popular brands like Wyndham, La Quinta, Days Inn, Super 8, and Ramada. Points can also be redeemed for gift cards, tours, concerts, and sporting events. Full list of winners: Best Hotel Loyalty Program » Advertisement Best Rewards Credit Card: Citi Strata Premier Card Earn points on travel and everyday spending with the Citi Strata Premier Card – Photo courtesy of Citi The Citi Strata Premier Card earns cardholders an annual $100 hotel credit, plus three points per dollar spent on travel, restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, and EV charging stations. That's in addition to 10 points per dollar spent on hotels, car rentals, and experiences booked through Points can be transferred to partners like TrueBlue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Full list of winners: Best Rewards Credit Card » Best Travel & Hotel Credit Card: Wyndham Rewards Earner Card Automatic Gold-level perks make the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card extra appealing – Photo courtesy of Barclays US For fans of the Wyndham brand, carrying a Wyndham Rewards Earner Card offers great rewards and value. There is the sign-up bonus of 60,000 points (after qualifying purchases), plus points on everyday purchases to redeem on free hotel nights, gift cards, and more. Cardholders also enjoy automatic Wyndham Rewards Gold status, providing perks like preferred room selection and late check-out. This card also has no annual fee. Advertisement
Business Insider
04-08-2025
- Climate
- Business Insider
Map shows how severe weather blocked an Allegiant flight's path and forced it to turn back
An Allegiant Air flight had to turn around and divert when its route was blocked by heavy storms. Flight 1150 was due to take off from Melbourne, in central Florida, around 4 p.m. on Sunday. Flight-tracking data shows it departed just over an hour late, but that would be the least of the passengers' worries. The 19-year-old Airbus A320 was supposed to land in Pittsburgh after roughly two hours, but a problem became apparent as it flew north. Just before crossing into Georgia, the plane turned west and circled around to make an unplanned landing in Jacksonville. An air traffic control recording published by shows one of the Allegiant pilots referring to the flight as an "emergency aircraft." He also told the controller at Jacksonville that there were 179 people on board the plane. It touched down after about 40 minutes in the air. Allegiant Air did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside US working hours. #G41150 from Melbourne to Pittsburgh squawking 7700 and diverting to Jacksonville. — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) August 3, 2025 But a map from Flightradar24 offers a big clue as to why the plane may have diverted. The weather radar showed severe storms across the south of Georgia and extending out into the Atlantic. Overlaid with the path of Flight 1150, it shows the pilots narrowly avoiding the bad weather. Also on Sunday, the National Weather Service warned of slow-moving storms and the potential for heavy flooding in Georgia. The Weather Channel reported that at least three to five inches of rain are expected to fall in the southern parts of the state through Thursday. Modern planes are designed with features to protect against flying through a thunderstorm, such as a copper mesh to conduct lightning charges away from key electronics. However, bad weather can also cause severe turbulence. This can be unpredictable, with passengers not always given enough warning to put their seatbelts on. Last Wednesday, 25 people were taken to the hospital after a Delta Air Lines flight encountered severe turbulence while flying through a thunderstorm. Flightradar24 showed several other aircraft avoiding storms in the area, while the Delta plane appeared to fly through a rough weather patch before diverting to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Miami Herald
29-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
A Florida airport has added a nonstop flight to the Midwest. See details
A new flight to the Midwest from a Florida Gulf Coast airport will start just in time for holiday travel. Budget-friendly Allegiant Air announced it is launching a route from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Toledo, Ohio, beginning Nov. 20, a week before Thanksgiving. One-way tickets will cost as low as $59 for the nonstop flight to the Toledo Express Airport, according to the airline. 'We're excited to see Allegiant continue to expand its offerings at SRQ, especially with the enhanced capacity provided by our new Concourse A,' airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo said in a statement. 'The addition of Toledo ... marks the 35th nonstop destination served by Allegiant Air, and the 69th nonstop destination from SRQ. This new route further strengthens our connections to the Midwest.' The other three Ohio routes from Sarasota Bradenton are to Cincinnati, Akron-Canton and Columbus. To receive the introductory one-way fare, flights must be purchased by Wednesday, July 30. for travel by Feb. 10, 2026. The rates don't include optional baggage fees. For more information, visit
Associated Press
23-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY SCHEDULES SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS CALL
LAS VEGAS, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results conference call for Monday, August 4 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available through the company's Investor Relations website homepage at The webcast will also be archived on the 'Events & Presentations' section of the site. Allegiant – Together We Fly™ Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Media information, including photos, is available at Note: This news release was accurate at the date of issuance. However, information contained in the release may have changed. If you plan to use the information contained herein for any purpose, verification of its continued accuracy is your responsibility. For further information please visit the company's investor website: Reference to the Company's website above does not constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon into this news release. Media Inquiries: [email protected] Investor Inquiries: Sherry Wilson: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Allegiant Travel Company
