A A A A Search :
Toledo Talk   (musing about Lake Erie West and beyond)
From justsimplyholly's workspace   

$24 one way flights to Tampa Bay and Orlando

Channel 13 news just had a story about Alligant Air, tonight, until midnight, they are offering one way tickets to Tampa Bay and Orlando out of Toledo Express for $24. They didn't say, or I missed it, whether you can book online or over the phone or if you have to buy the tickets right at Toledo Express. Their website is http://www.allegiantair.com/ and here is the info to contact their reservations center by phone: Reservations Center: 1-702-505-8888 Hours of Operation - 3:00am to 11:00pm PST, 7 days per week.

OK, looking at their website, you can order online, it's only select dates. Maybe someone out there might be able to use this special?

created by justsimplyholly on Dec 14, 2007 at 06:47:47 pm     Comments: 14

print      source      versions

Comments ... #

OK, after looking at their website even more, one way tickets back to Toledo on some select dates are as low as $79, so $103 plus taxes and stuff for both tickets isn't too bad. I don't know though, I haven't flown in 27 years...LOL

posted by justsimplyholly on Dec 14, 2007 at 06:51:25 pm     #



From the flytoledoexpress.com news letter:
"ALLEGIANT AIR CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY IN TOLEDO WITH $24* FARES TO FLORIDA

(Toledo, Ohio) --Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, is celebrating the anniversaries of nonstop service to two sunny destinations from Toledo, Ohio- Tampa Bay, Fla. and Orlando, Fla. To celebrate, the airline is offering $24* one-way fares for 24 hours to both destinations.

The Las Vegas-based airline inaugurated service from Toledo Express Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (Tampa Bay) Dec. 12, 2006 and service to Orlando-Sanford International Airport Dec. 15, 2005.

“We are pleased to celebrate our one-year anniversary of nonstop service to the Tampa Bay area and the two-year anniversary of service to Orlando,” said Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline’s president and CEO. “We look forward to a continued successful relationship between Allegiant, Toledo Express Airport, the local communities, travel agents and all of our customers.”

Allegiant Air completes its first year of service to Tampa Bay achieving several milestones. Since Dec. 12, 2006, Allegiant has carried nearly19,000 customers to and from the Tampa Bay area. Since initiating service, Allegiant has lowered the average fare paid by Toledo customers more than 30 percent. The low-cost airline has saved customers close to $1 million by bringing everyday low-fares to the Toledo community.

Allegiant Air completes its second year of service to Orlando Dec. 15. During the past year alone, Allegiant has carried nearly 38,000 customers to and from Orlando. Since beginning service in the market, the low-fare carrier has lowered the average fare paid by Toledo area customers more than 25 percent. The low-cost airline has saved customers more than $1 million by bringing everyday low-fares to the Toledo community during the last 12 months.

“The Toledo Lucas County Port Authority would like to thank Allegiant Air for 2 years of nonstop, low fare, jet service to from Toledo Express Airport,” Eric J. Frankl, airport director, said. “Allegiant Air has proved that travelers in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan value cost, comfort and convenience as part of their travel experience. We look forward to growing with Allegiant over many years to come.”

With an average 361 days of sunshine each year, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is considered the most popular vacation destination on Florida’s West Coast. The area was named among the top beaches in the United States and is one of a few destinations to have received the “Blue Wave Award” from the Clean Beaches Council. In addition to pristine beaches, visitors are within minutes of shopping, amazing golf courses and award-winning resort and dining experiences.

Located midway between Orlando’s world-class attractions and the world’s most famous beach - Daytona Beach, Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors the “best of both worlds.” Both destinations are only minutes away, ideally situated for those hoping to take a break from the cold at the beach or to experience the fun of Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and the rest of the excitement Florida has to offer.

The Allegiant Vacations division of the company allows customers to double their sunshine fun with complete vacation packages at some of the area’s premier resorts, including Alden Beach Resort, Belleview Biltmore, Don CeSar, Hilton Clearwater Beach, Innisbrook Beach Resort, Marriott Suites on Sand Key and Sheraton Sand Key. Low-cost packages are available to include not only air and hotel, but car rentals for additional savings.

Allegiant Vacations division also offers low-cost packages with 58 of Orlando and Daytona Beach’s most exciting hotel properties. Partner properties include The Swan, The Dolphin, The Hilton in Lake Buena Vista and the Radisson Parkway. Low-cost packages are available to include hotel, car and amusement park tickets for additional savings.

The sale begins at 12 a.m. EST on Dec. 14 and ends 24 hours later at 12 p.m. EST on Dec. 15. Reservations may be made through the company’s website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline’s Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.

About the $24* one-way offer:

The $24* one-way offer must be purchased by 12 a.m. EST Dec. 15, 2007 for travel complete by May 15, 2008. An $8.50 convenience fee may apply. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.40 per segment. Travel purchased through an Allegiant Air call center will cost an additional $5.00 per segment. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. A checked baggage fee will apply per bag, per segment. Fares are non-refundable. Seats are extremely limited and are not available on all flights. Restrictions apply. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Offer not available Dec. 20-31, 2007; Jan. 1-7, 2008; Feb. 15-18, 2008; and March 1-31, 2008.

About the Company
Las Vegas based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Nev., Phoenix, Ariz., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Orlando, Fla. and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the Company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel related services."

An airline that's made it here two years...

posted by avinsurer on Dec 14, 2007 at 07:17:25 pm     #



WOW, thanks for the awesome info!

posted by justsimplyholly on Dec 14, 2007 at 07:46:28 pm     #



I'm going to Disneyworld!

Too bad they don't fly to Atlanta, eh? ;-)

posted by taxiang on Dec 14, 2007 at 09:40:37 pm     #



Just flew into the area last week...into Detroit unfortunately. It is amazing how many people on the flight were from Toledo or even southern Michigan that were actually saying they would rather fly out of Toledo. The local government and community there has to make a real effort to build competitive air service to Detroit. No...you aren't gonna get as many nonstops and such...but guess what, the experience is going to be better.

Of course it is going to take the community to start using the airport to gain new service. Then it is going to take Airport Management and the Port Authority to actually do something. Airports in similar sized markets and economic conditions are growing just fine. Unfortunately the Toledo Port has been riddled with people that love to make excuses for thier under performance and there is no accountability. Hartung continues to get raises and the airport air service manager is still there after having a TON of airlines pull out on his watch.

The good ol' boys network in full power.

posted by JustaSooner on Dec 14, 2007 at 11:57:41 pm     #



I would rather fly out of toledo than detroit,but toledo doesn't fly to alot of the places I go without a few lay overs. Which if i'm on vaction isn't a problem,but usually i'm flying for business and this isn't an option for me since I need to be at my destination at a certain time.

posted by camaroman2125 on Dec 15, 2007 at 01:37:15 pm     #



I think the one thing that people need to do instead of driving, if you are flying Northwest...take the flight from Toledo to Detroit. If those flights start growing again...then Northwest will be more inclined to add other services there. Plus if your lay over is just 30 minutes...that shouldn't be much of an impact on your schedule.

I think it just comes down to people being unwilling to change the way they travel.

posted by JustaSooner on Dec 15, 2007 at 02:52:03 pm     #



JustaSooner...that's not quite accurate in terms of the additional time via NWA - depending upon where you live.

Being in the Point, it takes us 30-35 minutes to get to the NW terminal, depending upon weather conditions. To get to Toledo Express, it takes us 40 minutes, depending upon traffic and lights.

So, hubby could leave at 6 a.m. to take a Toledo Express 7:30 flight to Detroit to catch a 9 a.m. flight wherever...or, to catch that same 9 a.m. flight, he could leave the house at 7:30 - an hour-and-a-half later.

Now, if you're in the western portion of Lucas County, such a connection might make sense...

posted by MaggieThurber on Dec 15, 2007 at 04:44:55 pm     #



Eh...a typical excuse. I use to live in Rossford. Lights? Umm I-75 to the turnpike. 15-20 minute trip tops. Really I think it just comes down to habits. I have had people on flights out of Toledo Express that have been from as far away as Lorain, to just north of Columbus, to Fort Wayne. They all could have gone to an airport closer, but didn't. I could see the reasoning behind people in the Point or Monroe County - simply because the interstate network in Toledo is totally pathetic.

posted by JustaSooner on Dec 15, 2007 at 09:50:11 pm     #



I heard this on the radio on the way to work...great deal:-)

posted by Chad on Dec 15, 2007 at 10:10:32 pm     #



JustaSooner...there are times when the cheaper cost of flying out of Toledo makes sense...

The lights/traffic I was referring to was Airport Highway from the expressway to the Airport ... so the interstate network has an impact.

From a business perspective, sometimes the money savings for the ticket price do not offset the hourly billable rate for the employee - especially if you're charging a customer for travel time.

Please don't get me wrong - I'm not saying don't fly out of Toledo Express. I'm just saying that there are lots of considerations when making such decisions.

Now, if I could have justified a trip to Florida, I wouldn't have jumped all over this offer ... and I think it's terrific that they gave us this discount!!!

posted by MaggieThurber on Dec 16, 2007 at 11:18:10 am     #



If the city would get tax money from the workers at the airport, then the airport would be more successful as they would actually care about it. Also, if they were to get new service (big if) then it needs to be supported even if it costs more and there are less frequency. But it won't so I won't waste my breath.

posted by avinsurer on Dec 16, 2007 at 02:07:13 pm     #



Well there are a lot of flaws in the way Express Airport is handled there. As Ms. Thurber pointed out...she would have gone for the cheap fares - which is exactly what the airport DOES NOT need. This is what drives away 90% of air service...people being cheap and just going for the low fare junkets. You want nonstop service? You are also going to have to support the service when it may cost a bit more.

Airport Highway was probably the biggest screw up. It should have been a limited access highway to the airport. Holland should not have been allowed to let it build up like that. Then again...forward thinking by any political figure up there is way to much to expect.

For the airport to grow...businesses must support it with travel. This is one of the reasons New York hasn't happened yet. Yes the Port has the money...but the airlines see how well the local community supports it and they pass. About the only thing that would save that airport is for Detroit to start placing a $50 surcharge on those from Ohio flying out of it.

posted by JustaSooner on Dec 16, 2007 at 02:58:42 pm     #



If toledo was more expensive on nonstop it would depend on how much more. If its 20 or 30 more that would be ok,but anymore and i'm driving up to detroit.

I can put 40 in my wife's car and go there and back and still have half a tank or more left.

And I don't see detroit charging a surcharge for ohioans. I don't have numbers,but I would dare to guess alot of there business comes from ohio.

If toledo has a flight to somewhere I'm going i'm more than willing to go to toledo and they can't be to much more than detroit,but they mostly fly south and i think the farthest west they go is chicago. And I'm usually going to mass or california.

posted by camaroman2125 on Dec 16, 2007 at 07:45:06 pm     #