New Non-stop fight between Orlando and Asheville Announced

Florida's Carolina Connection just got a little easier with the announcement by Allegiant Air of a new, nonstop flight between Asheville NC  (AVL) and Orlando FL (SFB).  Flights begin on November 18, just in time for Floridians to shop for handmade in the mountains holiday gifts and Tar Heels to enjoy Orlando attractions with moderate temperatures and lessor crowds.

The low-cost service begins with an introductory rate of $48.98*, one way.  The new flights will operate two times weekly between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) with service Monday and Friday. Flights will depart Asheville at 8:20 p.m. arriving in Orlando-Sanford at 9:50 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando-Sanford will depart at 6:10 p.m. arriving in Asheville at 7:40 p.m. . The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat MD-80 jet aircraft for the route.

*Allegiant’s $49.98 one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Oct. 3, 2011, and is valid for travel between Nov. 29, 2011, and Feb. 14, 2012. Introductory fares are not available on all flights.

Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com or by calling the company’s travel experts at 702-505-8888.