(BALTIMORE (MD)) Allegiant Air is exiting at least one U.S. airport in August 2025, ending a four-year run that began in 2021 during the pandemic. The airline announced the move on August 14, 2025, framing it as part of a broader network realignment that pulls capacity from slower markets while pushing hard into leisure routes showing strong demand. Allegiant did not name the airport affected by this latest exit, but the company said customers will receive direct notices with refund or rebooking options under its standard policies.
The development follows a string of earlier withdrawals in 2025. VisaVerge.com reports that Allegiant ended service at five airports earlier this year: Baltimore (MD), San Antonio (TX), El Paso (TX), Grand Junction (CO), and Gulfport (MS). For those locations, most last flights took place in December 2024 or January 2025, with service suspensions completed by early 2025.
For Baltimore (MD) in particular, Allegiant’s exit removed a low-cost, nonstop option that had catered to price-sensitive visitors and local families.
Allegiant’s network strategy and context
Allegiant’s network shifts reflect a model the company has followed for years: enter markets where it sees steady leisure demand, run point-to-point flights with low base fares, and step back when the numbers no longer justify staying. The airline launched many routes during the pandemic to smaller and mid-sized cities, aiming at travelers eager for vacation trips.
Company leaders have often said they keep the network flexible so they can move planes quickly to where customers want to go. That flexibility allows Allegiant to:
- Add routes where demand is strong
- Suspend or exit markets where loads weaken
- Keep fares low by concentrating capacity where planes will fly full
Aviation analysts note this is standard for ultra-low-cost carriers: they depend on steady loads and simple operations, and they pivot quickly when the pattern breaks. That can be disruptive locally, but it helps keep fares down across the broader network.
Passenger options and immediate actions
For travelers with tickets touching the airport now losing service, the immediate steps are straightforward. Allegiant says affected passengers will get instructions by email or through their online accounts on how to receive refunds or switch to other routes when available.
Key contact and procedures:
- Contact customer service at (702) 505-8888 or use live chat, available Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–6 p.m. PT.
- If a flight is canceled and you prefer a refund over a credit, review U.S. Department of Transportation airline refund rules at: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/refunds.
- Customers will receive direct notices with refund or rebooking options under Allegiant’s standard policies.
Recommended steps if your flight is affected:
- Check your email and your Allegiant account for notices about changed or canceled flights.
- If rebooked and the new itinerary doesn’t work, contact customer service or live chat for alternatives or a refund.
- Consider nearby Allegiant airports or competing carriers if you still need to travel on the same dates.
- Review your credit card’s trip protections—some cards cover extra costs when an airline cancels a flight.
Important: If you have time-sensitive travel (visa interviews, I-20 reporting, return-to-work deadlines), act early. Rebook quickly, keep proof of cancellations, and monitor itinerary changes to protect fixed-date commitments.
Local economic impacts
Airport officials in cities that lose Allegiant service often worry about reduced connectivity, especially when low-cost nonstop flights disappear. These changes tend to hit leisure travelers first—people visiting family, taking budget vacations, or connecting to seasonal work.
In smaller communities, even a handful of weekly flights can support hotels, restaurants, and local attractions. When routes disappear:
- Travelers may drive farther to alternate airports
- Hotels and local businesses can see fewer visitors
- Competitive carriers sometimes fill the gap, but that can take time
Airport leaders typically respond by tweaking fees, marketing open gates, and pitching their traveler base to airlines at route-development meetings. In some markets, other low-cost carriers move in over time; in others, a gap can linger.
Broader network shifts and expansion in 2025
Despite the pullbacks, Allegiant has been expanding elsewhere. Starting in February 2025, the airline began adding 44 new routes and three new cities:
- Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Columbia, South Carolina
Promotional one-way fares started at $39, and the company stated tickets are available at Allegiant.com. This expansion aligns with Allegiant’s leisure-focused model: connect people directly to vacation spots without the cost or time of big-hub connections.
Fleet and traffic updates:
- Allegiant operates about 130 aircraft in 2025, including Airbus A319s and A320s, and has begun integrating Boeing 737 MAX models with more orders expected.
- In April 2025, Allegiant reported a 15% year-over-year increase in passenger traffic, indicating overall growth even as it trims some markets.
This strategy—add flights where they fill up, pause service where they don’t—helps the airline keep unit costs and fares low, though it results in periodic market exits.
What to expect next
Allegiant has indicated it will continue to move capacity toward routes with strong bookings and healthy margins. That implies:
- More service additions in beach, national park, and sun markets
- Occasional pullbacks where demand softens or seasonality becomes too sharp
- Ongoing fine-tuning of the route map into the fall and holiday seasons
For travelers, the consequences are mixed:
- Lost routes can mean longer drives, unexpected connections, or higher last-minute fares.
- New nearby routes can reduce costs and make weekend travel practical for more people.
Allegiant did not release new comments from senior leaders on the August exit. In past remarks, Drew Wells, the airline’s chief commercial officer, emphasized staying responsive to bookings, moving capacity fast, and keeping costs low to offer affordable fares—comments that mirror the company’s current actions.
Key takeaway: Expect continued network adjustments through 2025—steady growth in popular leisure corridors alongside selective exits from weaker markets. Travelers and local economies should prepare for both the disruptions from lost routes and the benefits when new routes arrive.
This Article in a Nutshell
Allegiant’s August 2025 exit continues its pandemic-era strategy: add leisure routes that fill, cut weak links, and shift planes quickly to maximize low fares.
