Orlando Melbourne International Airport

The airline still needs FAA’s final approval before beginning US services.

The rebuild of the Malaysian medium- and long-haul LCC’s network is continuing with the restart of routes to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland.

The Connecticut-Florida route will be the fifth connection the carrier is set to launch on the east coast this fall.

Four new destinations are joining Allegiant Air’s network, including Minneapolis-St Paul, the home of rival Sun Country.

The regional jet operator plans flights to Sarasota and Melbourne in Florida.