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Direct Flights to D.C Area Coming to Avl Airport

The airline known for its low cost fares has announced it will begin direct air service fromAsheville Regional Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airpot (BWI)  starting  in May.  Asheville is one of six cities Allegiant has added to its list of direct flights to the D.C. area starting this Spring.

The airline was founded in 1997.  Tina Kinsey is Director of Marketing  and Air Service Development with the Asheville Regional Airport.  She spoke with David Hurand.