Southwest ripped American’s proposed rule change that would alter how U.S. airlines handle their routes to Cuba, calling the idea “unprecedented” in an Oct. 10 regulatory filing.
The U.S. opened up the Cuban market a few years ago and allowed airlines to apply for routes. Only 20 daily routes to Havana were allocated to U.S. airlines.
Both American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) were granted routes. When an airline is awarded a route, it’s tied to that specific city. So, an airline can’t shift its route allocations to different U.S. cities to match demand.
Sun Country Airlines has started on its rapid expansion plan following its acquisition by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO), which was announced last December. It’s starting flights to Florida out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport this week to both Fort Myers, beginning today, and to Tampa, beginning this Friday. Fares on both of these routes are starting out for as little as $39 and $49, each way. Sun Country has been operating out of the DFW Airport to Minneapolis/St. Paul since 2000. The airline also added DFW to Las Vegas flights earlier this year, in addition to its route to Cancun. Flights from dallas to Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic, will begin this November.
However, there’s much more to Sun Country’s expansion than just Dallas!
For a complete list of all of Sun Country Airlines route expansions and other news, please click on the link below!
LAS VEGAS, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces five new nonstop routes just in time for summer vacation. To celebrate this announcement, the company, known for exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $49.*
“We’re excited to announce these five new routes to some of the country’s most exciting destinations,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant senior vice president of commercial. “These new routes will allow passengers to have even more options with convenient, nonstop, affordable flights for a great summer getaway.”
The five new nonstop routes include:
New nonstop, seasonal service to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) from:
Louisville, Kentuckyvia Louisville International Airport (SDF) beginning June 8, 2018with fares as low as $49.*
Norfolk, Virginiavia Norfolk International Airport (ORF) beginning June 14, 2018 with fares as low as $49.*
New nonstop, seasonal service toMyrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) from:
Kansas City, Missourivia Kansas City International Airport (MCI) beginning June 8, 2018 with fares as low as $49.*
New nonstop, year-round service toNashville International Airport (BNA) from:
Tampa / St. Pete, Floridavia St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) beginning June 14, 2018 with fares as low as $49.*
New nonstop, seasonal service to Nashville International Airport (BNA) from:
Syracuse, New York via Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) beginning June 14, 2018 with fares as low as $49.*
Allegiant offers a unique option to travelers with low base fares and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.
*About the introductory one-way fares: Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Flights must be purchased by April 4, 2018 for travel by Aug. 13, 2018. Fares are one way and not available on all flights. For optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.
Allegiant® Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers to world-class leisure destinations. The airline offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms and rental cars. All can be purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to over 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic round-trip ticket. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/ToZT30iauev.
