Allegiant Airlines announced Jan. 10, it will offer two new nonstop flights out of Indianapolis to Austin, Texas and Destin/Fort Walton, Florida beginning in May – bringing the total of nonstop flights offered via the Indianapolis International Airport to 46.
This news comes on the heels of last week’s announcement that Southwest Airlines will be adding a much-needed nonstop flight to San Diego – which opens up new seasonal access from Indianapolis to southern California, and expands the Indy airport’s reach across the West Coast.
"These flights are highly valuable to the Indianapolis market, particularly with direct reach into Austin," said Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
"Austin is one of our top five unserved destinations, and the Allegiant flight will give Indianapolis not only new access to the Central Texas region, but will expand our reach into the Western United States."
Central Texas is a draw for both business and leisure travelers looking for a conference and event destination that features world-class music and food, and caters to the technology industry.
Rodriguez also said the flight to Destin/Ft. Walton is a welcome answer for leisure travelers seeking direct flights to more Florida destinations. “Florida is a top get-away destination, and the more cities we can access, the better we can serve the traveling public,” said Rodriguez. “Allegiant’s news today helps to expand that reach from Indy.”
Flights to both destinations will operate twice weekly. Flights to Austin will begin May 19 and flights to Destin/Ft. Walton will operate seasonally between May 26 and Aug. 15.
“The IAA staff works in a continual mode to determine what travelers want, and to seek out and encourage airline partnerships that can deliver on that feedback,” said IAA Board President Kelly Flynn. “Three nonstop flights coming to Indy in the next six months is big news for this market, and big opportunity to leverage that access into the Western U.S.”
