Allegiant Air

Las Vegas carrier won’t have to fly 3X-weekly at 10 airports.

Allegiant Air has received permission from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to reduce service at a host of domestic airports below minimum levels outlined in the CARES Act coronavirus stimulus law.

Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Las Vegas-based LCC Allegiant Air published a detailed analysis of its required summer flying under terms attached to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and

A group of U.S. Senate Democrats called on airlines to release an estimated $10 billion in full cash refunds for flights canceled by passengers owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airlines did not expect to have to pay back 30% of assistance.

The assistance will enable carriers to avoid furloughs through the COVID-19 crisis.

Largest six US airlines would have to pay back about a third of the payroll assistance they will receive in COVID-19 rescue.

The revision helps carriers with seasonal demand profiles seeking government aid during COVID-19 pandemic.

A trade group representing leisure airlines and ULCCs said the U.S. Government’s proposed “continuation of service” obligation for carriers receiving federal aid unfairly discriminates against airlines with seasonal demand profiles.

Delta reduces systemwide capacity by 70%, United by 60%.

The ULCC will base two aircraft at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport near Charlotte starting Oct. 7.

The carrier will also start ABE-Chicago Midway flights in May.

Houston-based startup founded by United Airlines’ former CFO expects to launch in the second half of the year, targeting secondary airports.

Allegiant Air is adding nine new nonstop seasonal routes to its summer schedule, including three from its home hub in Las Vegas.

Most additions are on noncompetitive city pairs.

Allegiant Air is on track to operate a fleet of 105 Airbus A320 series aircraft by the end of 2020, the company confirmed Jan. 29 on its fourth quarter (Q4) earnings call.

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