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Ashevillians can now add another direct flight to a Florida beach.
On May 27, Allegiant Air rolled out a nonstop flight from Asheville to Destin, Florida. To celebrate the new route, the airline is offering one-way to Destin for as low as $44.
“Just in time for summer vacation, we are thrilled to expand service to one of our most sought after destinations,” Allegiant Senior Vice President Drew Wells said in the press release.
Flights from the Asheville Regional Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport will run twice weekly. Dates, times and fares can be found on Allegiant s website.
For travel by Aug. 15, flights must be purchased by May 29.
Asheville airport to conduct disaster drill Tuesday; Residents may see emergency vehicles
From staff reports
Residents may notice fire, smoke and emergency vehicle response near the north side of the airport.
The training is required by the Federal Aviation Administration and serves to prepare a number of emergency services partners for an aircraft incident at AVL, from planning and communication to response and triage.
The drill will take place near the north side of the airport, officials said in a news release.
“This exercise allows Asheville Regional Airport to engage our team and our mutual aid partners in training to prepare for an aircraft incident or other significant emergency,” said Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., executive director. “Safety is our first priority, and training is extremely important.”