CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Allegiant Air has announced plans to offer a nonstop flight between Cedar Rapids and the Punta Gorda and Ft. Meyers area in Florida.
The airline says the direct flights from the Eastern Iowa Airport will begin Dec. 18 with two non-stop flights per week.
Fares will be as low as $99.99 each way for ticket purchased by Aug. 6 for travel by Feb. 11, 2014.
The new service will become Allegiant's fifth nonstop service from Cedar Rapids. That includes trips to Las Vegas, Orlando, Mesa, Ariz., and the Tampa area.
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