BANGOR, Maine — In recognition of the success it saw during its first year of nonstop jet service at Bangor International Airport, low-fare carrier Allegiant Air is expanding its flights to Sanford, Fla., near Orlando.
The expansion will result in the addition of nearly 20 flights, up about 20 percent from the 82 flights Allegiant provided out of Bangor during its first year of service, according to BIA marketing manager Risteen Masters.
The new flights are scheduled for the winter peak, which runs from February through May, she said.
Since its inaugural flight at BIA, Allegiant has carried nearly 32,000 customers between Bangor and Florida, saving them nearly $1 million by bringing everyday low fares to the Bangor community, the Las Vegas-based company noted Friday in a news release.
Representatives from the city and the airline are looking forward to another good year.
“We look forward to a continued successful relationship between Allegiant, Bangor International Airport, the local communities, travel agents and all of our customers.” Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline’s president and CEO, said Friday.
Added BIA Director Rebecca Hupp: “The additional flights will give area residents even more opportunity to travel to the Orlando area on Allegiant’s nonstop jet service.”
On 11/8/08 at 6:52 AM,
Maurice_Fleckman wrote:
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Thats all BIA is good for, a flight to Florida. I stopped flying into and out of BIA years ago because of the poor flight options, high cost and acient facility. It's worth the extra time flying into PWM and driving.
On 11/8/08 at 7:21 AM,
Richard37 wrote:
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Ive used Allegiant air non stop to Florida,its cheap and fast.Good for them,better for us.
On 11/9/08 at 11:16 AM,
momofmatt3 wrote:
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Great news. It is so convenient with small children to have non stop service, on a nice airline, only 50 miles from home instead of a couple hour drive. Thank you Allegiant and BIA for giving us another option.
On 11/10/08 at 7:05 AM,
centralmaine wrote:
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I've flown on Allegiant. The are as good as anyone else out there. Excellent price and very convenient. I hope their success leads to more destinations being added.
On 11/11/08 at 9:34 AM,
MarinaCosgrove wrote:
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Good news for BIA. I'm not sure 20 extra flights to one place is going to help. I wish they would get busy out there and get back all of the American, US Airways, Delta and Northwest fllights they've lost. The Portland Jetport is an hour and fifty minutes away and has tons of service at hundreds of dollars less than BIA--it's worth the drive. BIA needs to be something other than an embarrasment to the local community. HOpefully the city of Bangor will wake up to the mismanagement of the place--it needs a lot of work.
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