Allegiant expands destinations out of Florida. 8 things to know about the budget airline

Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
·3 min read

Planning a trip and trying to find the best deal for your budget?

Several airlines fly to and from Florida, and recently, one of them, Allegiant Air , announced another new destination out of Sarasota/Bradenton airport. Others have also added new routes for 2024.

Allegiant "offers all-jet passenger service from America's favorite small cities to world-class destinations.

"We fly from smaller regional airports (and a few big ones, too). Our travelers expect great fares to great vacation areas — like Las Vegas, Phoenix, and the Orlando area — so that’s what we give them."

Here are eight things to know about the low-cost airline.

Allegiant Air flies out of 11 Florida airports

The budget airline has flights out of these Florida airports:

  • Orlando Sanford, SFB

  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach, VPS

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, FLL

  • Jacksonville, JAX

  • Key West, EYW

  • Melbourne Orlando, MLB

  • Orlando, MCO

  • Punta Gorda, PGD

  • Sarasota Bradenton, SRQ

  • St. Pete-Clearwater, PIE

  • Palm Beach, PBI

➤ See Allegiant's route map

Where does Allegiant fly?

Allegiant offers non-stop services destinations throughout the United States and also offers charter services for Canada and Mexico.

New destinations are added regularly. Allegiant recently announced it was adding a new nonstop flight from SRQ to New York this summer.

What else should you know about Allegiant flights?

  • All Allegiant flights are nonstop.

  • Some routes may be seasonal.

  • Allegiant doesn't fly every day.

  • You pay for the services you choose to use.

➤ Interactive route map

Is Allegiant a budget airline, offering low fares?

"Allegiant makes leisure travel affordable and convenient," according to the airline's website. The airline offers "Allegiant provides "a complete travel experience with great value and without all the hassle."

Fares for the new flight from SRQ to New York Fares started at $79. The deadline to book a flight at that price has passed.

➤ See current deals being offered by Allegiant

What about bags? What is Allegiant's policy and how much are the fees?

Allegiant's policy on baggage:

  • Every passenger can bring one free personal item.

  • You can purchase one carry-on bag per passenger

  • You can purchase up to four checked bags per passenger.

    • Each bag can weigh up to 50 pounds.

    • Maximum size: 80 linear inches (height+width+length)

    • Additional charges apply for bags over 50 pounds, sporting equipment and/or oversize baggage.

    • Checked bags calculator

What other fees are there at Allegiant?

Optional services and fees with Allegiant include:

  • Seat selection: ranges up to $80.

  • Priority access: $4 to $12.

  • Trip flex to avoid most change and cancellation fees:

    • Flight only: $29-$43

    • Hotel packages or itineraries: $29-$43

  • Cancellations: receive a full refund of your airfare if you cancel your reservation within 24 hours of your initial booking, unless you initially booked within one week of your flight’s departure in which case no credit will be issued.

  • Food and beverage: $2 to $7

  • Pets: Domestic cats and dogs only in the passenger cabin: $50

  • Call Center booking fee: $14.99

  • Boarding pass printing: If you print a boarding pass at select airports: $5.

    • Check in online and bring paper boarding pass or use Allegiant mobile app to get digital boarding pass.

Do you have to pay an additional fee for strollers or walkers?

No.  There is no fee to travel with required medical or assistive devices such as walkers, canes, and strollers.

Does Allegiant offer military discounts?

Yes.

Visit Allegiant Honors for discounts available to active duty, reserve duty, and veteran members of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps., Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Officer Corps., with valid identification.

What planes does Allegiant fly?

Allegiant flies two types of airplanes:

  • Airbus A319

    • Seats 156

    • Seat width: 16.5-17 4/5 inches

  • Airbus A320

    • Seats 177-186

    • Seat width: 16.5-17 4/5 inches

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Allegiant Air: Florida airports, deals, extra fees, where it flies