DULUTH -It has been four years in the making, and now Allegiant Air is ready to offer non–stop service to Phoenix–Mesa airport from Duluth.
"It's been a long haul, and when you're working on air service development, it's a marathon,” said Brian Ryks, Executive Director of the Airport Authority.
Allegiant says their unique business model has meshed well with Duluth's needs.
"We like to provide service to smaller communities, flying into what we call "world–class" leisure destinations," said Kristine cooper, Public Relations manager for Allegiant Air.
Allegiant will launch flights to and from Phoenix twice a week starting Oct. 21, with a one-way introductory rate of $90 .
"Whether you're on a business or leisure travel, this is a value proposition," said John Eagleton, Chair of the Airport Authority Board.
Allegiant first arrived in Duluth in 2006 with direct flights to Las Vegas.
And in 2009, they added Orlando to the list of "world–class" destinations - all to focus on connecting Duluth to major airports across the country.
"When people use the service, which we've found out in the past, new opportunities come about and this is an example of that," Ryks explained.
And, as more flights leave Duluth's International Airport, local economic benefits could allow for even broader air travel.
"As we expand our service and make it more convenient for the business sector, the value proposition just continues to get better," Eagleton said.
In the end, it's another way of putting the people of Duluth on the map.
"The community embraces us and we embrace them back," Cooper added.
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