Allegiant Air (G4, Las Vegas Harry Reid) plans to open base operations in Concord, NC on October 7, making Padgett Regional Airport the airline's 21st base. The Las Vegas-based carrier will invest USD50 million to establish the two-aircraft facility.
"We're excited about making Concord a permanent base, and further establishing Allegiant as a hometown airline for this high-performance city," said Keith Hansen, Allegiant's Vice President of Government Affairs. "With a growing and diverse population seeking affordable vacation travel, and as a regional destination for race enthusiasts, arts fans and more, Concord is an ideal location for an Allegiant base. Having locally-based operations will mean opportunities for expanded hours, as well as more – and more frequent – flight offerings for residents and visitors alike."
"This decision reaffirms that what began as a wonderful opportunity for a growing destination has grown into a committed relationship," said Concord Airport Aviation Director Dirk Vanderleest.
The ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) began operations at the airport in 2013. It currently flies to Fort Lauderdale International, New Orleans International, Orlando Sanford, Punta Gorda, FL, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, and West Palm Beach International from Concord. In the summer, Destin-Fort Walton Beach is added to the airline's route network from the airport.
Allegiant Air began operations in 1999 and primarily operates non-stop services from small-to-medium cities to large destination cities. Today, the ULCC serves more than 450 routes across the US.
