Allegiant Air
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air is one of US commercial aviation’s key budget airlines. Allegiant flies more than 100 Airbus narrowbodies to even more domestic destinations, with Florida being a key market. Next year will mark 25 years since the carrier’s foundation as WestJet Express in January 1997. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- G4/AAY
- Airline Type:
- Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
- Year Founded:
- 1997
- CEO:
- Maurice Gallagher Jr.
- Country:
- United States
latest Allegiant Air Articles
Allegiant Airlines Sees Minimal Growth In Passenger Traffic In July
Passenger numbers are subdued, but profits are up.
Allegiant Reports Its Highest Quarterly Operating Revenue Ever
The budget carrier remains optimistic about the remainder of this year.
DOT Suspends Review Of Proposed Joint Venture Between Viva Aerobus And Allegiant Air
The department cited the regulations established in the Air Transportation Agreement for its decision.
FAA Investigating Near Pass Of Allegiant Airbus A320 And Gulfstream G-IV
An Airbus A320 and Gulfstream G-IV were forced to take evasive action following air traffic control routing that put them on a collision course.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Breaks Passenger Traffic Record
Phoenix's second airport had a busy year.
4 Injured As Allegiant Airbus A320 Hits Turbulence Over Florida
The turbulence occurred near St. Petersburg, Florida.
Sitting Comfortably? These Are Allegiant’s Longest Routes In July 2023
Have you flown any of these routes?
Austin Bergstrom International Airport Records Second-Busiest Day For Passenger Traffic
The Southern airport experienced unprecedented traffic yesterday.
Allegiant Expects A Historic Summer Travel Boom This Year
The TSA anticipates a record number of people to be screened this sumer season, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes.
Allegiant & Flight Attendants Agree Tentative Contract Deal
A new contract between Allegiant and its flight attendants inspires a discussion about flight attendant commissions for in-flight sales.
Analyzed: Allegiant Air Has No Direct Competition On 85% Of Its June-September Routes
Southwest is Allegiant's leading direct competitor.
Allegiant Reveals Special Electric Daisy Carnival Airbus A320 Livery
The new design appears as the music festival takes over Las Vegas this weekend.
Allegiant Airlines Airbus A319 Nose Gear Damaged During Maintenance In Las Vegas
The narrowbody was undergoing a scheduled maintenance check.
Viva Aerobus Interested In Becoming Tulum International Airport's First Carrier
The new airport is set to open in April 2024.
Together We Fly: Allegiant Reveals Special Livery Dedicated To Staff
The Airbus A320 will be based out of its Punta Gorda base.
Allegiant Could Launch Flights To Mexico By Late 2024
The airline is waiting for the approval of its Joint Venture Agreement with Mexico's Viva Aerobus.
Which Airlines Operate The Most Densely Packed Airbus A319s?
In such situations, airlines have to sacrifice seat pitch for extra capacity.
FBI Arrests Suspect After TSA Stops Explosives Getting On A Plane
The explosive device was found hidden in the lining of the suspect's baggage.
Expanding Network: Allegiant Air Offers 8 New Routes
On the eight new and seasonal routes, Allegiant offers one-way fares as low as $39.