Allegiant Expands with 30 New Routes Across 35 Cities
Allegiant Air has announced a significant expansion set to take place in 2026, introducing 30 new routes across 35 cities. This expansion will occur over the winter, spring, and early summer months, marking the airline’s largest growth spurt since 2025.
New Destinations and Return Routes
The expansion features three completely new destinations for the airline: La Crosse, Wisconsin; Columbia, Missouri; and Philadelphia. Additionally, Allegiant will resume flights to Trenton, New Jersey, for the first time since the pandemic.
Major Route Highlights
- Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) in Alabama is gaining five new routes.
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) in California will also see five new routes added.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will have four additional nonstop connections.
Complete List of New Routes
| Route | Launch Date |
|---|---|
| La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) to Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | Feb. 26 |
| LSE to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | May 21 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) | May 21 |
| PHL to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) | May 21 |
| PHL to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) | May 22 |
| Trenton (TTN) to FLL | Feb. 19 |
| TTN to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) | Feb. 20 |
| TTN to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) | Feb. 20 |
| GUF to Eppley Airfield (OMA) | May 21 |
| GUF to Huntsville International Airport (HSV) | May 21 |
| GUF to Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) | May 22 |
| GUF to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) | May 22 |
| GUF to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) | May 22 |
| Columbia (COU) to SFB | June 3 |
| COU to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) | June 5 |
| FLL to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | Feb. 12 |
| FLL to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) | Feb. 12 |
| FLL to Albany International Airport (ALB) | Feb. 13 |
| Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to DSM | May 22 |
| BUR to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | May 22 |
| SNA to AZA | Feb. 12 |
| SNA to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) | Feb. 12 |
| SNA to Appleton International Airport (ATW) | May 20 |
| SNA to GRR | May 20 |
| SNA to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) | May 21 |
| MYR to Dayton International Airport (DAY) | May 22 |
| MYR to Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) | May 22 |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to AZA | Feb. 13 |
| Key West International Airport (EYW) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) | May 21 |
| Denver International Airport (DEN) to VPS | May 21 |
Future Growth Prospects
This route expansion underscores Allegiant’s strategy of focusing on leisure travel. The airline plans to utilize its growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support its expansion.
According to Allegiant’s Chief Commercial Officer, Drew Wells, the airline is exploring about 1,400 potential routes that fit its model. This reflects their adaptability to changing migration patterns in the U.S. and aims to capitalize on emerging travel opportunities.
In addition to these developments, Allegiant is also considering enhancements to its loyalty program and the addition of on-board Wi-Fi.
