Allegiant’s Orlando Service Returns to GPT

GULFPORT, Mississippi. Feb. 16, 2022 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new nonstop seasonal service to Sanford, Fla. via Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) beginning May 18, 2022 and operating through the summer.

“We’re excited to offer this service to travelers who are planning their summer getaways,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue and planning. “The Gulf Coast has a vibrant culture which makes it a popular destination, offering vacationers everything from beautiful beaches to outdoor leisure activities. We think travelers will enjoy our affordable, nonstop flights that get them to their destinations without the hassle of layovers or connections.”

The new seasonal flights operate twice weekly, on Wednesday and Saturday, between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

The route will also be an opportunity to introduce vacationers to leisure activities in the Sunshine State.

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.

“Having low-cost air service from Allegiant helps to enhance the growth of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism attractions. We are pleased south Mississippi residents will again have the ability to easily access the many, exciting tourism offerings in and around Orlando and greatly appreciate Allegiant flying from our market,” said Clay Williams, Executive Director at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.

GPT Announces New Director of Finance

GULFPORT, Miss. – Kim Banisch has joined the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as Director of Finance. Banisch is responsible for directing and managing all airport financial and administrative activities.

Banisch holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi. She previously served as a Certified Public Accountant for Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan, Levens & Favre, PLLC in Gulfport, where she was a member of their tax department and IT team. Banisch has over 27 years of accounting experience in other industries such as healthcare, education and music entertainment.

Banisch is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Mississippi Society of CPAs and 2019 Gulf Coast Business Council Masters Class. She serves as President of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Mississippi Society of CPAs and a member of the University of Southern Mississippi School of Accountancy’s Advisory Board.

GPT Announces New Director of Marketing

GULFPORT, Miss. – Chaille Munn has joined The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport team as Director of Marketing. Munn has nearly 10 years of marketing and public relations experience, and will manage advertising, public relations and communications efforts for the airport.

Munn graduated with a Bachelor of Science in marketing and Bachelor of Arts in foreign language from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps College. She comes to The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport from The Wetlands Solutions Companies in Gulfport, where she handled marketing, community and government relations. In previous roles she served as Outreach Manager for the Pascagoula River Audubon Center and worked as a Communications and Marketing Specialist at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.

Munn is a member of the Gulfport Business Club, Coast Young Professionals, and Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Chaille Munn, Director of Marketing
Office: (228) 863-5951 x3036
cmunn@flygpt.com

Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service From Gulfport to Nashville

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

GPT Receives MDOT Grant

Mississippi Department of Transportation Commissioner Tom King announced Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport will receive a $350,152 grant from MDOT’s multi-modal program to replace underground fuel tanks at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.

The Airport is removing underground fuel storage tanks and replacing with an above ground operation. This endeavor will improve the process for fueling airline ground handling equipment along with other airport authority vehicles and machinery.

“MDOT’s responsibilities include maintaining and improving the state’s highways and interstates, but also focuses on providing a safe intermodal transportation network for airports, ports and waterways, railroads and public transit,” King said. “Each of these modes of transportation play a vital role in transporting people, goods and services that promote economic growth and development throughout Mississippi.”

“The MDOT multi-modal program has assisted Airports in making major valuable investments that would be difficult to fund otherwise,” said Don Shepley, Director of Planning and Business Development at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. “This grant award to replace the airport underground storage tanks with above ground tanks is a perfect example of the grant program’s value.”

Allegiant’s Orlando Service Returns to GPT