Allegiant expands in Myrtle Beach with Five New Routes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant today announced new, nonstop jet service from five cities to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A total of 13 cities in the Allegiant network will now have access to the Myrtle Beach Area as a seasonal vacation destination. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will celebrate the new services with up to $500 off* vacation packages and one-way fares to Myrtle Beach as low as $29**.
"Allegiant is very excited to expand its service to Myrtle Beach, and we're glad we can make the destination more accessible for five new communities," said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. "We are confident that the addition of our low-cost, convenient service in five new markets will bring even more visitors to experience all that the region has to offer."
To celebrate the expansion of its unique brand of low-cost, leisure travel, Allegiant is offering up to $500 off vacation packages. Myrtle Beach travelers can visit Allegiant.com/SAVE500 to take advantage of the company's biggest sale ever. For 48 hours, customers can receive the following discounts:
For vacation packages totaling:
- $1,500 or more, use promo code SAVE500 to save $500
- $900 or more, use promo code SAVE300 to save $300
- $600 or more, use promo code SAVE200 to save $200
New seasonal routes announced to Myrtle Beach include:
- Akron / Canton, Ohio – June 3, 2015 through Aug. 15, 2015 with fares as low as $63**
- Orlando, Fla. – June 4, 2015 through Aug. 16, 2015 with fares as low as $29**
- Indianapolis, Ind. – June 4, 2015 through Aug. 16, 2015 with fares as low as $48**
- Pittsburgh, Penn. – June 5, 2015 through Aug. 17, 2015 with fares as low as $50**
- Clarksburg, W. Va. – June 5, 2015 through Aug. 17, 2015 with fares as low as $44**
The new routes will expand on the eight seasonal routes Allegiant currently serves to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). This season, Allegiant will also be extending the length of its service to Myrtle Beach, beginning flights earlier in April and lasting later into September on certain routes. Tickets for all routes are now available. Flight days and times and the lowest available fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.
"Allegiant's continued growth at Myrtle Beach International Airport is fantastic news for the residents of the Grand Strand, and those wanting to vacation in our great destination," said Pat Apone, director of airports for Horry County Department of Airports. "The Department of Airports staff works hard to make the Myrtle Beach International Airport an attractive airport for airlines, making it a logical choice to increase service offerings and add new markets. We look forward to Allegiant returning for another great season in Myrtle Beach."
"Having five more new markets with non-stop air service to the Myrtle Beach area ensures that even more first-time visitors have easy access to our 60 miles of beautiful beaches and southern hospitality during the summer," stated Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. "We're excited that Allegiant will be able to bring more families to the area to enjoy our wealth of exciting activities and entertainment beyond the beach. Our on-going partnership with Allegiant Air remains strong, and we are pleased to see them expand with more non-stop flights to and from the Myrtle Beach area. Our visitors and residents will certainly benefit from additional affordable air service."
"Allegiant Air's expansion of service is great for the entire Myrtle Beach market and it speaks to the strength of the destination," Bill Golden, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday's president, said. "Increased air service is vital to the growth our market, so the success Allegiant enjoyed in 2014 and its decision to expand the number of nonstop flights into Myrtle Beach this year is great news."
*About the promotional codes:
The air+hotel package discount is valid for new reservations on any Allegiant route with round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations on the same reservation. Use the promo code SAVE500 to receive $500 off an air+hotel itinerary of $1,500 or more; SAVE300 for $300 off an air+hotel itinerary of $900 or more; and SAVE200 for $200 off an air+hotel itinerary of $600 or more. Limit one promo code per reservation. Must be purchased by Feb. 25, 2015 for travel between Aug. 1, 2015 and Nov. 3, 2015.
**About the promotional one-way fares:
Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Feb. 25, 2015 for travel by Nov. 3, 2015. Price displayed reflects purchase by debit card; purchase by credit card subject to surcharge not to exceed $8 each way per passenger. See Allegiant.com for details. For optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.
Allegiant, Travel is our deal. ®
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, Allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2014, AVIATION WEEK ranked Allegiant the Top-Performing Airline in North America for the third consecutive year. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/FiYDS.
About Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Stretching from Little River to Pawleys Island and comprising 12 distinct communities, the Myrtle Beach area is home to 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and world-class golf. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience peppered with plenty of Southern hospitality.
For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.
SOURCE Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce / CVB
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