September 16, 2006

Allegiant Adds 4

Allegiant announced the second set of 4 cities that they will fly from to St Pete's:
  1. Newburgh, NY
  2. South Bend, In
  3. Springfield, M0 Branson
  4. Toledo, Oh

Lets look at Newburgh and Stewart International. The distance from Newburgh to Sanford is approximately the same as ORH to Sanford. Not only has Allegiant continued to fly to Sanford out of Newburgh, but now they have added St Pete's as a destination. Assume for a second that passenger loads were not the reason Allegiant left, what in the Stewart International cost structure not only allows Allegiant to stay but add destinations, while they had to leave ORH???

Maybe the people who say General Aviation is the future for ORH are right, but I know we just blew a huge opportunity to grow with a great airline, Allegiant. It really bothers me to see Allegiant expanding, while we are on the sidelines. Mark my words, Allegiant is probably looking at other destinations as we speak. Here is my guess:

  • Myrtle Beach during peak season
  • Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers

IMG where are you ????????

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