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The low-cost airline is hoping that its unusual business model will help it dodge intense competition for flights to the Sunshine State.
Allegiant Air is ramping up its presence in Florida this winter. The low-cost airline announced on Tuesday that it will fly eight new nonstop routes linking a total of 13 cities along the East Coast and Midwest.
Allegiant’s business model is notable for specializing in connecting smaller cities with major leisure destinations. As well as its hometown of Las Vegas, the Sunshine State has long been a focus for Allegiant.
Florida was one of the biggest winners during the later stages of the pandemic, as many Americans vacationed closer to home. Challenges serving intern