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Orlando Sanford Announces Nonstop Flights to St. Louis
Sanford, FL, August 21, 2012 – Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Allegiant announce scheduled, nonstop, low-fare service beginning Wednesday, November 7th to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) in Mascoutah, Illinois. Located off of Interstate 64 and only 25 miles from downtown St. Louis, the airport conveniently serves the western Illinois and greater St. Louis, Missouri regions. Allegiant is offering introductory one-way fares as low as $68.49 including tax.
MidAmerica St. Louis service marks the 45th nonstop destination offered by Allegiant from Orlando Sanford. After the Wednesday inaugural flight, service will operate two days per week on Sunday and Thursday. Flights depart Orlando Sanford at 5:35 PM and arrive in MidAmerica at 6:55 PM. Return service is scheduled to leave MidAmerica at 7:35 PM and arrive at Orlando Sanford at 10:45 PM (all flight times are local).
Reservations may be made through the company’s website at www.Allegiant.com or by calling Allegiant’s travel experts at 702-505-8888.
“We are thrilled to see Allegiant return to the St. Louis area. MidAmerica was and will once again be popular with the Central Florida community,” said Airport President Larry Dale.
“We're pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to the St. Louis region,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President.
Orlando Sanford International Airport is SFB: Simpler. Faster. Better. - Simpler airport design, Faster airport processing and a Better airport experience. Visitors enjoy the “Best of Both Worlds,” with the Airport located midway between Orlando’s World Class attractions and the World’s Most Famous Beach - Daytona Beach; both are 50 minutes or less. For more information about SFB, visit the airport’s website at www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com.