Allegiant Air, LLC, today announced that beginning July 1, the company will offer nonstop jet service between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI/KBLI), which is located just minutes away from the Canadian border and a short drive from Vancouver, B.C.
Marking its first service announcement from Long Beach and its fourth Southern California destination served from Bellingham International Airport, the low-cost airline is offering an extremely limited number of today only fares as low as $9.99*** one-way, to/from Long Beach.
Known for its great travel deals, the company will also offer fares as low as $49.99* one-way between the two cities when purchased by June 2. In addition, Allegiant partners with the best hotels in the Southern California area and is offering the fourth night hotel stay FREE** with the purchase of three nights.
"We're pleased to offer yet another affordable and convenient way for our customers to get away," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant president, said. "We think the simple facility design and easy customer experience at Long Beach Airport is a perfect fit for the Allegiant customer. We look forward to serving the Long Beach community and expanding our service in the greater Bellingham and Southern British Columbia communities."
"We are pleased to welcome Allegiant to the Long Beach Airport," Long Beach airport director, Mario Rodriguez, said. "Passengers from the Northwest will now have nonstop access to Long Beach's many tourist attractions and business centers, as well as major Southern California attractions. This additional service is another indicator that Long Beach Airport is committed to providing excellent customer service."
The new flights will operate three times weekly between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Long Beach Airport (LGB) with service Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Bellingham at 2:30 p.m. arriving in Long Beach at 5:05 p.m. Flights leaving Long Beach will depart at 5:45 p.m. arriving in Bellingham at 8:30 p.m. (all flight times are local).
Allegiant offers nonstop service to six other vacation destinations from Bellingham: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Calif., Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz., San Diego and San Francisco-Oakland, Calif. Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet aircraft on the route.
Southern California is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Stretching from San Diego to the northern most outskirts of Los Angeles County, Southern California is celebrated for its beautiful landscape, theme parks, world-famous beaches, unsurpassed shopping, diverse nightlife and renowned entertainment. With landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Santa Monica Pier and the Queen Mary to the vast amount of world famous theme parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, Southern California is full of entertainment.
The Bellingham and Southern British Columbia area offer an abundance of majestic mountains, monumental landmarks and breathtaking scenery. Vancouver is known for its vast shopping, dining and entertainment options. Host of the XXI Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver is also home to Whistler as well as other ski and snowboard friendly mountains such as Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymor and Blackcomb. Located midway between Vancouver and Seattle the Bellingham-Mt. Baker region is nestled between the deep Pacific Ocean and the towering Cascade Mountain Range. The area offers endless activities to experience such as whale watching, birding, excursions to the San Juan Islands, snow-capped glaciers, wine tasting and tulip fields.
(Allegiant Air Press Release)
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I wonder what other destinations they will serve! This only shows 3 flights per week - they were awarded 14 flights per week (2 daily slots). Any ideas?
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