Beginning Sept. 1, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) will become a new base for Allegiant operations, creating new jobs and poising the airport for growth. Allegiant will base two 166-seat MD-80 aircraft at AVL, creating an estimated 40 jobs for pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel locally. Allegiant currently provides nonstop service from AVL to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Tampa and Palm Beach. With the airport as a new base of operations, AVL will be in a more favorable position for additional flights.
"We are excited to see continued growth by Allegiant at our region's airport," said Lew Bleiweis, Executive Director. "Their low-cost non-stop options have been embraced by western North Carolina and visitors to our area, and now they are bringing jobs to our region. Stay tuned for continued growth."
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