Allegiant Air releases annual report

For a quick weekend trip, a cheap flight is a must.

Discount carrier Allegiant Air is a popular choice for many, but a recent report has made it clear that the company is struggling.

In their annual report released Tuesday morning, one of the “risk factors” is that they are waiting for a Boeing to deliver a new aircraft.

However, that aircraft, a 737 Max, is being looked at by the FAA after this model had a recent emergency with Alaskan airline Boeing 737 Max 9 after its door plug flew off just before landing.

The NTSB announced they are holding a two-day investigative hearing for the defective door plug.

The annual report lists over 20 risk factors the airline faced.

It’s not all doom and gloom. The report also highlights how Allegiant Airlines brings cheaper airfare to new cities across the United States.

The company is bringing non-stop flights to twelve new routes. These routes are among what the airline described as underserved areas in the U.S. that may not already have non-stop flights.

As of February 1, 2024, the airline touted that it has 543 flight routes to 33 leisure destinations in 42 states.

The Punta Gorda Airport exclusively flies with Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines.

The airport had six flights on Tuesday and has over a dozen flights coming to southwest Florida on Wednesday.

Allegiant also flies out of Destin, Jacksonville, St.Petersburg/Clearwater, and the Orlando area.