Allegiant comes to North East PA AVP to SAN $83.99

[disneymarie]

Saw the news and press release. Out of Wilkes Barre Scranton to Sanford. Guess the issue is the age of the fleet, are they using old maddogs, or is it running okay from other airports? Also, no ME, what are the rentals like? Goignt to read what they will fly out now,
Runs Tuesdays and Sundays. First and second checked bag $14.99

Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Flights Between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Orlando


SCRANTON, Penn., April 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) today announces new, nonstop jet service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Penn. and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), will begin June 21, 2012. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with fares as low as $83.99* one way.

"We're pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. "We are confident residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania will appreciate flying nonstop to Orlando and take advantage of the great deals we offer on hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets."

"This is great news that Allegiant will be serving Northeastern Pennsylvania with service to Orlando," said Barry Centini, Airport Director. "Orlando is one of our top destinations, and we are excited that Allegiant will provide our area's families and businesses with convenient, nonstop service to Orlando."

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), beginning June 21, 2012. Allegiant will offer the only nonstop, commercial jet service to Orlando.

Located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando is home to the world's most exciting theme parks and has plenty of shopping, dining, outdoor activities, and entertainment. Allegiant partners with more than 60 of the Orlando area's most exciting hotel properties, provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car, and offers great deals on activities such as theme park tickets, dinner shows, and day tours. Northeastern Pennsylvania travelers can book their entire Orlando vacation for less by visiting allegiant.com.

Reservations can be made on the airline's website at allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.

About the $83.99* one-way fares:

Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by May 8, 2012, for travel by Nov. 13, 2012. Prices include PFC, segment tax and Sept. 11th security fee of up to $10.80 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $10 per segment, per passenger is included in the introductory one-way fare. A fee of $14.99 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call center fee. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit allegiant.com. Baggage fees of up to $35 per bag, per segment will apply to one carry-on and the first two (2) checked bags. For baggage fees, please visit allegiant.com. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.

 

[partypa]

Good fares but wish they flew into MCO. Needing a car rental from Sanford will wipe out any savings on the flight deal. We quite enjoy the ME

 

[disneymarie]

On the website for Allegiant, when I book the airfare, the option with car is there.
$217 for full size and $320ish for minivan.

For 5, with a mini van, came to $1150 all fees and taxes. That is what I paid out of Harrisburg last month with a car rental for 4 of us. Plus we did not have to pay for gas or parking the week at Allentown or Harrisburg

Booking the car at the time of flight is a big savings, I think the bags as $14.99 is $5 less then we paid too, oh, that is for the first and second bags.

I am just annoyed that the Sept days for Sunday and Thursday do not have any flights posted???
Try adding a car at the reservation time.

 

[GEB@okw]

As limited flight days, old aircraft and no operating agreement with other airlines mean you will miss your vacation if a problem arises. Just ask these people in Grand Rapids:

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/02/allegiant_air_flight_to_orland.html

 

[disneymarie]

That was the concern I had with their use of the old Maddogs, Hoping that it will not be a problem because of the loss of AirTran from ABE and Harrisburg. Harrisburg is a nice airport, the parking was $59 for the week, but still a 2 hr drive w/all the construction, or an accident to delay.

I was really hoping for a Comair direct to MCO but that will not happen. Allegiant goes into the smaller airport without the contracts. Testing the waters yet, and hoping this will work out w/o issues. Still have not bought the tickets as Sept dates not there. The cost was aroung $73 before the fees and taxes.

Reservations asked for child age and bring birth certificate, I think that is due to flying under 14 not available or something,