Allegiant Air has announced that it has obtained certification from the Federal Aviation Administration to offer extended-range operations (ETOPS) and have flag carrier status. Both certifications were necessary for Allegiant Air to provide service from the continental United States to Hawaii. According to their press release, nonstop service from Las Vegas and six West Coast cities to Honolulu will begin in later this year. President of Allegiant Travel Co., Andrew Levy, stated, “This is an important day for Allegiant. Obtaining ETOPS and Flag Carrier status not only clears the path for our new service to Hawaii, but also opens up potential international opportunities, and will play an important role in our company’s future growth. Our operations team worked long and hard to ensure the completion of this certification. The new Hawaii service has proven very popular, and we are pleased with initial bookings.”
Allegiant Travel Co. is the parent company of Allegiant Air and also generates income by selling hotel rooms, car rentals and attractions to its passengers.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 6-13-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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