Pittsburgh Airport Adds Vacation Destination Flights

PITTSBURGH, PA — With Spirit Airlines now out of business, other airlines are adding flights to fill the void left by the former discount carrier.

On Tuesday, Allegiant Air announced it will begin nonstop flights between Pittsburgh International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

The move was reported on Blue Sky News, the Allegheny County Airport Authority's online news website.

Flights will begin on Oct. 2 and operate year-round, three times a week, on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays with Airbus A320 aircraft.

Flights between Pittsburgh and Fort Lauderdale are now for sale at AllegiantAir.com. Through May 19, Allegiant is offering special introductory fares to Fort Lauderdale starting at $59 for travel booked between Oct. 2 and Oct 16.

Pittsburgh-Fort Lauderdale is part of an 8-route expansion by Allegiant to expand the carrier’s growing presence in leisure destinations across Florida.

“We’re excited to announce these new routes and believe it is an important time for Allegiant to increase travel options in these markets,” Drew Wells, Allegiant’s Chief Commercial Officer, said in a statement.

“Our mission is to offer service where it is needed most, and these additions ensure that affordable fares can remain available to consumers despite industry changes.”

Allegiant joins existing daily nonstop service offered by JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines on the route. Fort Lauderdale is a former Spirit market the carrier served from the Pittsburgrh airport until its shutdown on May 2, and Allegiant’s entry will help meet the demand to one of the airport's most popular Florida markets for travelers.

In addition to the Allegiant move, Breeze Airways announced it will begin nonstop service to Myrtle Beach - another popular former Spirit destination for Pittsburgh travelers - beginning July 3.