Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service From Gulfport to Nashville

Allegiant Airlines

GULFPORT, Miss. Nov. 12, 2019 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new nonstop service from Gulfport to Nashville, Tennessee via Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) beginning Feb. 15, 2020. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low as $55.*

“We’re excited to offer Gulfport residents new travel options to one of the fastest growing destinations – steeped in music history, Nashville,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue.

The new seasonal flights operate twice weekly between Nashville International Airport and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. With this addition, Allegiant offers nonstop service to two Allegiant destinations from GPT. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“We are very pleased with the new air service offering being provided by Allegiant to Nashville,” said Clay Williams, executive director of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. “Nashville continues to see tremendous growth, and we are excited visitors will have a convenient way to enjoy the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and residents of our region can take advantage of the easy nonstop option to access the Music City.”

The route will also be an opportunity to introduce vacationers to the leisure activities Gulfport has to offer.

“This new service between Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Nashville will connect Mississippi’s beautiful Gulf Coast with one of the fastest growing urban areas in the country. With this investment, Allegiant is helping our state increase opportunities for tourism and business by encouraging more visitors and new connections,” U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi said.

Allegiant offers a unique option to Gulfport-area travelers with low base fares and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Nov. 13, 2019 for travel by Aug. 15, 2020. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.

Allegiant Travel Company 

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with premier leisure experiences – from vacations to hometown family entertainment. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant serves more than 450 routes across the country, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resorts subsidiary is currently under construction with its inaugural resort property, Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida – a unique waterside integrated resort like no other. And a growing group of Allegiant Nonstop family entertainment centers offer state-of-the art indoor games and attractions to thrill seekers of all ages. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

Media Contact
Phone: 702-800-2020
Email: mediarelations@allegiantair.com

GPT Media Contact
Teckie Hinkebein
Phone: 228-236-4251
Email: thinkebein@flygpt.com

Altus Trophy On Display At GPT

Altus Trophy Ceremony

Starting today the 2017 Altus Trophy will be on display at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport through early 2019.

The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and surrounding community was selected as this year’s Altus trophy recipient on May 18 based on its support and dedication to Keesler Air Force Base.

The Altus Military Affairs Committee, in partnership with the Altus Chamber of Commerce, awards the Altus Trophy to a community who provides the best support to its local military installation.

“It is an incredible honor for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to accept the 2017 Altus Trophy.  We on the MS Gulf Coast have always known how special the relationship between our community and Keesler AFB is.  But, upon winning this award, we are now able to show the rest of the country how special our relationship is.  Our Coast economy would not be what it is without the presence of the men and women at Keesler AFB, and for that we are extremely proud and grateful,” said Cree Cantrell, Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce board member. “The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is the perfect place to display this award for all of our residents and visitors alike to see and appreciate.”

“The airport has a tremendous longstanding partnership with the military and is pleased to display the trophy so that it can be viewed by those traveling to and from the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Teckie Hinkebein, Director of Marketing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.

The public may view the Altus Trophy on the ground floor of the airport terminal near baggage claim.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Teckie Hinkebein, Director of Marketing
Office: (228) 863-5951
Cell: (228) 236-4251
thinkebein@flygpt.com

Williams Obtains Aviation Industry Designation

Clay Williams, Executive Director

Clay Williams, Executive Director, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport has obtained the designation of Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).  The designation is provided to Airport Executives who complete the AAAE Body of Knowledge Course of Study in Administration, Finance, Airport Planning, Construction, Airport Operations, Community Relations and Communications.  On behalf of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Williams focuses on continued funding of capital improvement initiatives, expansion and retention of air service and enhancement of airport services and facilities.  Williams holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and a Master’s degree from Harvard University and is an active member of numerous organizations in South Mississippi.  In addition to his local civic engagement, Williams is also a current board member of the Mississippi Airports Association.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Teckie Hinkebein, Director of Marketing
Office: (228) 863-5951
Cell: (228) 236-4251
thinkebein@flygpt.com

Gulf Coast Grill and Taproom Opens At GPT

Grill and Taproom Grand Opening

GULFPORT — The Grand Opening of Gulf Coast Grill and Taproom was held February 1 at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The restaurant features local cuisine, selections from a variety of local and regional craft breweries and a brand-new breakfast menu.

The owner operator of the Gulf Coast Grill and Taproom is MSE Branded Foods. The company runs full-service restaurants, bars and food courts in a spectrum of airports, universities, hotels and premium shopping centers throughout the country.

For more information about MSE Branded Foods, visit msebranded.com.

GPT Announces New Director of Finance

GULFPORT – Leslie Bonnikson has joined The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as Director of Finance. Bonnikson is responsible for directing and managing all airport financial and administrative activities.

Leslie Bonnikson

Bonnikson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, accounting and human resource management from Auburn University. She comes to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport from the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence in Biloxi, where she served as Chief Financial Officer and managed financial strategy for the center. In previous roles she served as Internal Audit Manager for The Home Depot in Atlanta, Ga., was a Senior Management Analyst for the U.S. House of Representatives Office of Inspector General in Washington, D.C., and held auditing positions for accounting firms in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Tallahassee, Fla.

Bonnikson is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Chartered Global Management Accountant, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and served as Treasurer of the Institute of Internal Auditors, D.C. Chapter.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Teckie Hinkebein, Director of Marketing
Office: (228) 863-5951 x3036
Cell: (228) 236-4251
thinkebein@flygpt.com