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Allegiant Air Announces Non-Stop Service From Fort Wayne, Ind., to Myrtle Beach

"We are extremely pleased to again expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service to Fort Wayne," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chief executive officer and chairman of Allegiant, said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only low-cost, nonstop service between Fort Wayne and Myrtle Beach."

The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will launch the new scheduled service from Fort Wayne International Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport with two flights weekly. With service Monday and Friday, flights will depart Fort Wayne at 4:40 p.m. arriving in Myrtle Beach at 6:30 p.m. Flights leaving Myrtle Beach will depart at 2:10 p.m. arriving in Fort Wayne at 4 p.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.

"We are extremely excited about Allegiant Air's decision to begin service between Fort Wayne and Myrtle Beach," Tory Richardson, Fort Wayne's executive director of airports, stated. "Myrtle Beach is constantly among the most requested destinations for the people of Fort Wayne, and to have nonstop service available is just great. The combination of great beach activities and world class golfing facilities available at the Grand Strand, will appeal to a wide spectrum of the residents of our region."

"Myrtle Beach will be only a couple of hours away!" David Young, vice president, air service development for Fort Wayne, said. "The people of Fort Wayne have desired better air transportation to the Palmetto state, and now they have the chance to take advantage of these nonstop flights and show their support for this service."

Known as the "Seaside Golf Capital of the World," Myrtle Beach offers endless world-class golf and 60 miles of soft, sandy beaches. Recognized as the "World's Best Beach" and one of the "Top 10 places for Families to Visit in the U.S." by Yahoo! Travel, the Grand Strand has something for everyone. With more than 100 golf courses to choose from, Myrtle Beach boasts many of the world's most challenging courses, personally designed by golf greats like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Family fun begins at the beach, inviting visitors to make a splash at any of the many water parks or embark on numerous aquatic adventures like deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, boat rides and jet skiing. The city's shopping features fashion from couture boutiques to flea market districts. Visitors can indulge in the city's culture by watching award-winning live entertainment or sampling an assortment of delicious world cuisine?all while enjoying the ocean view.

Press Release Courtesy of GolfHoliday.com

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