Allegiant Launches Pittsburgh to Austin Flights

Dec. 16, 2016

Allegiant on Dec. 15, launches new nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Austin, Texas. To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low as $44.

“We’re excited to grow in Austin with these new, nonstop flights from Pittsburgh,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer. “We know that Pittsburgh travelers will take advantage of these convenient, affordable flights to explore everything the Live Music Capital of the World has to offer.”

New year-round service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will operate twice weekly and expand Allegiant’s service to eight routes operating in Austin. The new route is estimated to bring more than 16,000 additional travelers to Austin.

“Steel City meets the Live Music Capital of the World,” said Jim Smith, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport executive director. “Pittsburgh is Allegiant’s sixth nonstop to Austin and grows Central Texas as a destination.”

“We are very pleased to welcome the addition of nonstop flights on Allegiant Air with service from Pittsburgh,” said Tom Noonan, Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau’s president and CEO. “Allegiant Air continues to offer quality service at a low-cost and nonstop options are a great supplement to Austin’s growing airport and a direct reflection of how our city continues to evolve as a premier destination for travelers.”