BLOUNTVILLE, TN. - Low-cost airline Allegiant Air now offers direct flights from Tri-Cities Regional Airport to Orlando International Airport (MCO).  The flights operate twice weekly with service Monday and Friday. Flights depart Tri-Cities at 6:30 p.m. arriving in Orlando at 8:05 p.m.  Flights depart Orlando at 4:10 p.m. arriving in Tri-Cities at 5:50 p.m. Allegiant Air also provides nonstop service from the Tri-Cities to the Tampa Bay area through the Clearwater-St. Petersburg International Airport.  Allegiant previously offered direct flights to Orlando via the Orlando Sanford International Airport. 

Reservations can be made on the airline's website at http://www.allegiantair.com/, through the airline's Reservations and Information Center at 702-505-8888 or through professional travel agents.

"We're excited to welcome this change in Allegiant's service between Tri-Cities and Orlando," says Patrick Wilson, TCRA executive director. "The move to the larger, more centrally located Orlando International Airport offers many advantages to those passengers who plan to visit Orlando's attractions and parks."

With plenty of shopping, dining, outdoor activities and entertainment, Orlando offers vacationers the perfect getaway. Located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando is home to the world's most exciting theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Orlando's famous International Drive is more than 10 miles long and features more than 100 hotels, 450 stores, several attractions and two major outlet malls. Orlando is also home to more than 175 golf courses, many of which were designed by pro golfers such as Greg Norman, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. 

"We're proud to now offer our unique brand of low-cost, nonstop service from the Orlando International Airport," Maurice J. Gallagher Jr., Allegiant Travel Company CEO, said. "We believe this service will provide our customers with convenient access to the popular theme parks and attractions in the Orlando area and we look forward to a successful relationship with the airport. "

About the one-way fares:

*Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.70 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger, plus $10 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. When purchased at the time of booking, a first checked bag fee of $15-$25 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25-$30 will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $35 per checked bag, per person, per segment will apply for the first two bags checked. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. A segment is one take-off and one landing. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. 

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