10 Allegiant flights land at Orlando Sanford airport

10 Allegiant Routes Previously land at Orlando International Airport Are changed to Orlando Sanford airport(SFB)
By consolidating the operations to a single airport in the Orlando city, Allegiant is able to keep costs down and offer its customers the best travel deals. Allegiant currently bases five MD-80 series jet aircraft at Orlando International Airport and as of Feb. 1, 2011, the aircraft will move to Orlando Sanford International Airport to support the additional flights.
The homecoming of all 10 cities completed in February 4, marking the total consolidation of all Allegiant’s Orlando-area flights to Orlando Sanford International Airport. The 10 markets returning to SFB are: Allentown, PA; Des Moines, IA; Grand Rapids, MI; Greenville/Spartanburg, SC; Huntington, WV; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Springfield, MO; Tri-Cities, TN; and Youngstown, OH. The re-launch of these routes from Orlando Sanford takes the total number of markets served by Allegiant at SFB to 29.
"Our customers prefer the convenience and simplicity of Sanford, and we're pleased to respond to their overwhelming requests to return all of our Orlando service to the airport," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, says. "Additionally, the substantially lower airport operating costs coupled with the more efficient operating environment at Orlando Sanford made this the right decision for Allegiant."

"I am pleased Allegiant is planning to expand its operations at Orlando Sanford International Airport," says U.S. Rep. John Mica. "This airport provides great access and convenience to Central Florida for visitors and residents, bringing low-cost, high quality, nonstop service to underserved markets. As a major carrier at Orlando Sanford, Allegiant's impact on this region is significant and I congratulate them."
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is Simpler, Faster, Better in offering both visitors and Central Floridians alike,For further information, visit www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com