Allegiant Launches New Nonstop Flights to New Orleans from RDU and CLE

Feb. 16, 2017

Allegiant launches new, nonstop service to New Orleans via Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina and Cleveland. 

“We’re thrilled about the launch of these new, nonstop flights to New Orleans,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer. “The demand to visit this destination remains high, and we are excited to provide folks in the Raleigh-Durham and Cleveland areas a new, affordable opportunity to experience the Big Easy.”

The new year-round service will bring over 16,500 additional visitors to New Orleans annually, while contributing to visitor spending and the local economy. With these new routes, Allegiant will offer nonstop service from 10 cities to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“Allegiant has been a great partner in further connecting New Orleans with destinations throughout the country. We are pleased to have non-stop flights to two new destinations from MSY,” said Mark Reis, interim director of aviation for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

“We are excited that Allegiant Air is continuing to grow and expand its home in New Orleans as we add Cleveland and Raleigh-Durham to the map,” said Stephen Perry, president and CEO of New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We can’t wait to welcome more visitors to the city of New Orleans as we continue to promote our wonderful city as a favorite destination in the U.S.”