Locally based operation to bring investment
in jobs, future opportunities
PROVO,
Utah, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant
Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced plans to establish a
four-aircraft base at Provo Airport (PVU). The Las Vegas-based company will invest
approximately $95 million to
establish the new base of operations, creating at least 157 new,
high-wage jobs.
The company, which focuses on linking travelers in
small-to-medium cities to world-class leisure destinations, plans
to begin its base operations in Provo on Nov. 16, 2022.
"We're delighted to grow alongside Provo, a market with phenomenal growth and
convenient access to some of Utah's most treasured destinations," said
Keith Hansen, Allegiant's vice
president of government affairs. "Allegiant understands the value
of Provo Airport. Building on the success of eight existing routes
at PVU, our investment means having locally-based aircraft and
crews, opening the door for future new destination opportunities
for residents."
Allegiant began operating at PVU in 2013 and currently
offers eight non-stop routes – Austin and Houston,
Texas; St. Pete-Clearwater,
Florida; Phoenix and
Mesa, Arizona; and Palm Springs, Los
Angeles and Orange County,
California. To date, Allegiant has flown more than 700,000
passengers through Provo.
"Allegiant Air has found a following with their unique brand of
travel focused on low-cost, nonstop flights to popular destinations
without the hassle of layovers and connections," said Brian Torgersen, interim Provo Airport manager.
"We are pleased to launch a new era of travel at the Provo Airport,
with Allegiant's base operations expansion being key to our future
success."
The formula appears to be working as Provo is now the second busiest airport in
Utah.
"By investing in vital infrastructure, we created economic
opportunity for Provo rather than
waiting for it," said Provo Mayor
Michelle Kaufusi. "While many will
appreciate the personal conveniences of flying out of a regional
airport, including shorter lines and personalized service, the
economic benefits are substantial with each new roundtrip
destination bringing an estimated $15
million into our local, regional, and state economy."
Allegiant, which employs more than 4,300 team members
across the U.S., plans to immediately begin hiring pilots, flight
attendants, mechanics and ground personnel to support the
operations. Most of the new positions are expected to offer
salaries that are more than double the state's average wage.
Interested applicants may apply online.
Allegiant – Together We Fly™
Las Vegas-based Allegiant
(NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at
its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people,
places and experiences that matter most. Since
1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in
small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation
destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average
fares. Today, Allegiant's fleet serves communities across the
nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average
domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at
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