Allegiant to offer direct flight to Phoenix

Hungry Horse News

Las Vegas-based Allegiant airlines will offer a new direct flight from Kalispell to Phoenix beginning May 15.

The year-round route will operate twice weekly, flying from Glacier Park International Airport to Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

“We’re very excited to add this brand-new route for Kalispell-area travelers,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “We’re sure they will appreciate the opportunity to get away to beautiful Phoenix on these convenient, nonstop, ultra-low-cost flights to enjoy all that the Valley of the Sun has to offer.”

The company is offering introductory fares on the new route as low as $69 each way, the company stated in a press release. Visit Allegiant.com for ticketing information.

Currently four major airlines — Alaska, Delta, Allegiant and United — serve the Flathead Valley. Cities with year-round service include Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Seattle. Additional cities with seasonal service include Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Chicago and Portland.

Last month American Airlines announced direct flights from Kalispell to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare. Those new routes begin June 6.