AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Las Vegas-based Allegiant says it will establish a base of operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal later this year.
The company, which focuses on linking small-to-medium cities to world-class leisure destinations, says it will begin base operations at the airport on Nov. 18.
The $75 million investment means at least 89 high-wage jobs as well as the housing of three Airbus A320 aircraft.
"Austin has been a really exciting location for Allegiant – not only do leisure travelers appreciate having convenient access to the incredible music scene, cultural and historic attractions the community has to offer, but local residents have also flocked to our affordable, nonstop flights for their travel needs," said Drew Wells, Allegiant's senior vice president of revenue. "It makes perfect sense to establish a permanent base in Austin, further establishing Allegiant as a hometown airline in a city we love and where we plan to grow. Having locally-based operations will mean opportunities for expanded hours, as well as more – and more frequent – flight offerings for visitors and locals alike."
The airline operates some 14 non-stop routes currently from Austin. Allegiant first launched service at AUS in October 2013.