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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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New airline takes flight at Ford Airport with $49 nonstop trip to North Carolina
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A new airline has been added to Gerald R. Ford International Airport's offerings. Avelo Airlines on Friday announced it is now flying out of the Ford Airport, beginning with a twice-weekly direct flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina. In June, Avelo will also add a route to Lakeland International Airport in Florida. Both flights will fly out on Mondays and Fridays. Avelo is offering one-way fares from Grand Rapids to North Carolina for $49, but with some caveats: That price is available for flights between Sept. 5 and Sept. 29, and it must be booked by May 30. Still, one-way fares currently appearing on the website range from $39 to $119. Allegiant offers $42 rates for two new nonstop flights from Ford Airport 'We're excited to welcome Avelo Airlines,' Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority President and CEO Tory Richardson said in a release. 'These routes give West Michigan travelers convenient access to Raleigh-Durham's thriving tech and research triangle, and to the sunshine and family-friendly attractions of Central Florida.' Ford Airport has been touting its direct flight options as it works to add more. It currently has direct flights to almost 40 destinations, including both seasonal and year-round flights. Allegiant Air on Thursday added a nonstop flight to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and on Friday added a nonstop flight to Jacksonville, Florida. Earlier this month, Delta Air Lines announced it is adding a nonstop flight to Orlando starting in December. The airport has also been working to add a federal inspection station, which will make way for international direct flights, like a potential nonstop flight to Cancun. GR direct to Cancun? What it takes to add a new nonstop flight The airport, which saw a record-breaking 4.17 million passengers in 2024, is in the midst of a major $600 million project called Elevate. Crews are building a consolidated car rental facility and working on the terminal enhancement project, which will relocate ticket counters. The air traffic control tower is set to be relocated and a new parking garage is set to be built. In 2023, the airport opened a newly expanded Concourse A. Other recent additions include an indoor animal relief area and a sensory room, along with several food and beverage options. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Allegiant offers $42 rates for two new nonstop flights from Ford Airport
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Travelers flying out of Grand Rapids have a new option for a nonstop flight to South Carolina and Florida. On Thursday, Allegiant Air will start flying direct from Gerard R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, it said in a release. On Friday, it will start flying direct from Grand Rapids to Jacksonville, Florida. The flights will operate twice a week. Starting out, the airline is offering one-way fares for as low as $42. To get those prices, travelers must buy tickets to Myrtle Beach International Airport by Saturday, and the flight must be before Aug. 17; travelers must buy tickets to the Jacksonville International Airport by Sunday, and the flight must be before Aug. 18. Headed to Disney World? Ford Airport adds another nonstop Orlando flight 'We are delighted to celebrate the inaugural flights to Jacksonville, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Allegiant Air,' Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority President and CEO Tory Richardson said in the release. 'Whether passengers are looking for a family vacation, a golf adventure, or a quick getaway, we are grateful to Allegiant for bringing these two nonstop routes to West Michigan.' Ford Airport has been touting its direct flight options as it works to add more. It currently has direct flights to almost 40 destinations, including both seasonal and year-round flights. Allegiant is the first to offer nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach and Jacksonville, according to the . GR direct to Cancun? What it takes to add a new nonstop flight The airport has also been working to add a federal inspection station, which will make way for international direct flights, like a potential nonstop flight to Cancun. The project comes as the airport, which saw a record-breaking 4.17 million passengers in 2024, is in the midst of a major $600 million project called Elevate. Crews are building a consolidated car rental facility and working on the terminal enhancement project, which will relocate ticket counters. The air traffic control tower is set to be relocated and a new parking garage is set to be built. In 2023, the airport opened a newly expanded Concourse A. Other recent additions include an indoor animal relief area and a sensory room, along with several food and beverage options. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
