Allegiant Picks up TMA in Toledo

Officials struck the deal in the wake of TransMeridian's sudden departure.
If you want to fly to Orlando or Las Vegas Allegiant Airlines is a new option at Toledo Express Airport. Tyri Squyres from Allegiant Air says "they're full sized MD 80 jets which is about 150 seats, plenty of leg room and it's non-stop".

Officials say Allegiant was planning to begin service in Toledo to Las Vegas in 2006 but Thursday's abrupt departure of TransMeridian helped new plan take off.
Paul Toth, airport director, said "when we found out Thursday evening the first phone call we made was to Allegiant."

Port authority officials convinced Allegiant that Toledo was a good choice for service to Las Vegas and Orlando. Paul Hartung, Port authority, said "it's extraordinary good news and it couldn't come at a better time." Allegiant's been in business since 1997 and focuses on providing flights to Vegas and Orlando for underserved cities like Toledo.

"You can travel through March 31 but you need to book by Oct 22 to take advantage of 49 dollars to Orlando and 69 dollars to Las Vegas" that's one way. Airport officials say there's also one way to keep the airline in Toledo. "Stop driving to Detroit and book in Toledo and we can continue to build what our community truly deserves." People interested in booking Allegiant can go to their website at allegiantair.com. The first flight leaves in December.