Las Vegas based Allegiant has added special, one-off flights for a variety of NFL games this season. Packers, Lions, Browns, Chiefs and Vikings fans will have the chance to hop aboard the ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) this fall for several away games.
The airline is known for connecting underserved and secondary cities and routes across the country and these routes fit nicely into the airline’s existing network. They also exclusively offer nonstop flights which means you don’t have to worry about connections and layovers.
Allegiant’s Chief Revenue Officer, Drew Wells had this to say about the new routes:
Football fans are the heartbeat of the game, and we want to make sure they can feel every pulse-pounding moment live. These specialty flights have been extremely popular during past NFL seasons and we expect them to sell out in advance of the game.
Drew Wells, Chief Revenue Officer, Allegiant
Since Allegiant is an ULCC, don’t expect much in the way of amenities with your ticket. Things like seat assignments, baggage allowance and priority boarding can be purchased and bundled prior to departure for an additional fee.
Allegiant will Operate the Following Flights to and from NFL Games
For Green Bay Packers fans departing from Appleton International Airport (ATW):
- Travel to Nashville International Airport (BNA) with extra flights on September 21 and September 23 for the Packers vs. Titans in Week 3.
- Travel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 4 and return on October 7 for the Packers vs. Rams in Week 5.
- Travel to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) on October 25 and return on October 28 for the Packers vs. Jaguars in Week 8.
For Green Bay Packers fans departing from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD):
- Travel to Nashville International Airport (BNA) with extra flights on September 21 and September 23 for the Packers vs. Titans in Week 3.
For Detroit Lions fans departing from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR):
- Travel home from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) with an extra flight on September 23 after the Lions vs. Cardinals in Week 3.
For Cleveland Browns fans departing from Akron-Canton Airport (CAK):
- Travel to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas on September 28 and return on September 30 for the Browns vs. Raiders in Week 4.
For Kansas City Chiefs fans departing Kansas City International Airport (MCI):
- Travel to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas on October 26 and return on October 28 for the Chiefs vs. Raiders in Week 7.
For Minnesota Vikings fans departing Hector International Airport (FAR) in Fargo:
- Travel to Nashville International Airport (BNA) with added flights on November 16 and November 18 for the Vikings vs. Titans in Week 10.
Flights for the routes listed above are currently on sale at AllegiantAir.com. The airline also has special football travel packages available for fans flying into Las Vegas for Raiders games. These NFL adds come after we saw Delta and American add a slew of routes for college football games this fall.
Summary
Ultra-low cost carrier Allegiant has announced multiple direct flights for NFL fans looking to go and watch their favorite teams on the road. Since the airline operates out of secondary airports and doesn’t do connections, these flights should provide an easy experience for flyers. Just be sure you’re aware of the services, or lack thereof, that come with your ticket.
