Allegiant Air to open Concord base in early 4Q20

Allegiant Air plans to open base operations in Concord, NC on October 7, making Padgett Regional Airport the airline's 21st base. The Las Vegas-based carrier will invest USD50 million to establish the two-aircraft facility. "We're excited about making Concord a permanent base, and further establishing Allegiant as a hometown airline for this high-performance city," said Keith Hansen, Allegiant's Vice President of Government Affairs. "With a growing and diverse population seeking affordable vacation travel, and as a regional destination for race enthusiasts, arts fans and more, Concord is an ideal location for an Allegiant base. Having locally-based operations will mean opportunities for expanded hours, as well as more – and more frequent – flight offerings for residents and visitors alike."