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Allegiant adding direct flight to Phoenix

Aug 14, 2008 - 04:07:12 CDT

By CHRIS ROSACKER
Bismarck Tribune

Allegiant Air on Wednesday announced non-stop service to Phoenix from Bismarck.

In 2007, Phoenix was the fourth most popular destination for Bismarck travelers. The new service will begin Oct. 18 and offers two flights a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

"In these times of rising fuel costs and increasing (airline) fares, it's nice to offer some non-stop service," said Greg Haug, Bismarck Municipal Airport manager.

Allegiant is offering an introductory rate of $119 each way. This price is available for tickets purchased by Sept. 3, and must be used by Jan. 31.

After the introductory rates are no longer offered, the price will increase $20.

Flights will depart Bismarck at 9:10 p.m. and arrive in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, not Sky Harbor International. John Fenyes, director of sales for Allegiant, said Gateway is not conducive to connecting flights.

Leaving Phoenix-Mesa, flights depart at 3:45 p.m. and arrive in Bismarck at 8:30 p.m.

The addition gives Bismarck Airport a total of four direct-flight destinations. The other three are Las Vegas, Minneapolis and Denver.

In May 2004, Allegiant offered a direct flight to Las Vegas. Allegiant credits the Las Vegas flight's high service numbers and the number of Bismarck travelers bound for Phoenix for adding the flight.

Fenyes said if the Phoenix destination is popular, they will add more than two flights per week.

"I think Phoenix is a great choice," said Bismarck Mayor John Warford. "I hope it is preview of more coming attractions."

(Reach reporter Chris Rosacker at 250-8254 or at chris.rosacker@bismarcktribune.com.)

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Comments

jamesnd wrote on Aug 15, 2008 1:59 AM:

" The new service is GREAT! My question is do u think it will last? I bet a ton of snow birds will use it right away but than they have to use a diffrent ailines to get back due to the service lasting only til 1/31/09. I hope they extend it for people to get back. I also have family down in Phoenix so I hope I get to use these flights. "

Amanda wrote on Aug 14, 2008 1:04 PM:

" WOOOHOOO!!!! I have family in Phoenix and this is GREAT!! "

rs wrote on Aug 14, 2008 11:23 AM:

" I'm really glad they added that flight to Phoenix I drive to Fargo to fly my kids up here and back to Phoenix and Allegiant air is the cheapest flight out of ND, that i can find. now i can just drive to the airport here and send them on their merry way "

M wrote on Aug 14, 2008 9:44 AM:

" Glad they have the new service to Phoenix. I also agree that a flight to Orlando would be great. The only reason Phoenix is 4th on the list is because in Bismarck we are required to go to MSP the majority of time for connecting flights.
By the way, I'm thinking a flight to Billings is hilarious. "

kat wrote on Aug 14, 2008 9:26 AM:

" would be nice to get some flight into billings also. the flight to las vegas & phoenix was a great idea. "

please fill this flight everytime people wrote on Aug 14, 2008 8:53 AM:

" if you are flying west fly to vegas or phoenix and catch a connecting flight. dont give your money to northwest! "

want to travel wrote on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 AM:

" Great! I wish the would offer service to Orlando!!! I know they do out of Sioux Falls. "

Wow wrote on Aug 14, 2008 7:14 AM:

" This is great! I'll be amazed if this is not a big hit. "

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