{"id":51709,"date":"2025-11-18T21:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/51709\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T21:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:09:09","slug":"allegiant-adds-new-direct-route-between-rockford-and-fort-lauderdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/51709\/","title":{"rendered":"Allegiant adds new direct route between Rockford and Fort Lauderdale"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"An Allegiant airplane prepares to depart on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. (Photo by Kevin Haas\/Rock River Current)
\nBy Kevin Haas
Rock River Current<\/a>
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ROCKFORD \u2014 Allegiant<\/a> has added new direct flights between Rockford and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting early next year.<\/p>\n

The routes between the Chicago Rockford International Airport<\/a> and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will begin on Feb. 12. The popular vacation destination is known for its beaches and canal system that earned it the nickname the \u201cVenice of America.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tickets are on sale now. Flights depart on Thursdays and Sundays. Allegiant\u2019s seasonal schedule to Fort Lauderdale runs through mid-August, but that could expand based on performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt may start off as seasonal, but it\u2019s one of those where if it performs how we think it\u2019s going to perform, it\u2019s not going to take long for it to be converted to a year-round destination,\u201d Zack Oakley, executive director of RFD, told the Rock River Current. \u201cHopefully, we get support from the local market \u2026 and get this secured beyond the August schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allegiant also flies between Rockford and four other locations in Florida: Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers and Sarasota. Other domestic destinations from RFD are Las Vegas, Phoenix and Nashville. RFD\u2019s international destinations are Cancun\/Riviera Maya, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to announce the launch of non-stop service to Ft. Lauderdale with Allegiant, expanding the travel options available to our regional travelers,\u201d Oakley said. \u201cThis exciting new destination marks another milestone in our 20-year partnership with Allegiant, which we proudly celebrate this month. Together, we\u2019ve worked to connect our community to more destinations throughout the country, and this new route is a testament to our shared commitment to growth, convenient travel, and exceptional service.\u201d<\/p>\n

The airline announced the new Rockford route on Tuesday among 30 new flights connecting 35 cities across the country. Many of those routes connected small to mid-sized cities with popular leisure destinations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to continue Allegiant\u2019s growth by adding these new routes,\u201d Drew Wells, Allegiant\u2019s chief commercial officer, said in a news release. \u201cOur mission has always been to connect travelers to world-class destinations at an affordable price. These additions provide convenient options for leisure travelers and reflect our commitment to expanding service where demand is strong. As we grow, we remain focused on delivering the most value to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"An Allegiant plane prepares to depart on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. (Photo by Kevin Haas\/Rock River Current)<\/p>\n

This article is by\u00a0Kevin Haas<\/a>. Email him at\u00a0khaas@rockrivercurrent.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow him on X at\u00a0@KevinMHaas\u00a0<\/a>or Instagram\u00a0@thekevinhaas<\/a>\u00a0and Threads\u00a0@thekevinhaas<\/a><\/p>\n

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