"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." 

Allegiant began service to the Orlando area via the Orlando Sanford International Airport May 26, 2005, with nonstop flights to four markets. Today, the company serves 29 markets to the Orlando area including: Appleton, Wis., Bangor, Maine, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Chattanooga, Tenn., Duluth, Minn., Elmira, N.Y., Fargo, N.D., Fort Wayne, Ind., Greensboro, N.C., McAllen, Texas, Northwest Arkansas, Owensboro, Ky., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Roanoke, Va., Rockford, Ill., Sioux Falls, S.D., South Bend, Ind., Toledo, Ohio, and Wilmington, N.C. 

By consolidating the operations to a single airport in the Orlando area, 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. Allegiant began service from Orlando International Airport Feb. 1, 2010.