Allegiant to begin service from SRQ to Toledo

Among multiple new nonstop routes serving Southwest Florida announced by discount airline Allegiant is a round trip service between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Toledo, Ohio via Toledo Express Airport. The new route begins service on Nov. 20, operating out of the new Concourse A at SRQ.

Allegiant is the only carrier serving the Toledo market.

“We're excited to see Allegiant continue to expand its offerings at SRQ,” said airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo in a news release. “The addition of Toledo marks the 35th nonstop destination served by Allegiant at SRQ and strengthens our connections to the Midwest.”

Allegiant’s full network expansion announcement of new flights includes three from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. They include Allentown, Pennsylvania via Lehigh Valley International Airport starting Nov. 13; and Appleton, Wisconsin, via Appleton International Airport and Des Moines, Iowa, via Des Moines International Airport, both beginning Nov. 21.

Closer to home, Allegiant will also begin a new service between Punta Gorda Airport and New Orleans via Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, also beginning Nov. 21.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to connecting underserved communities with affordable, convenient travel options,” said Allegiant Chief Commercial Officer Drew Wells in the news release.