Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced that the low-fare airline Allegiant will offer new nonstop service to three Florida destinations from Trenton-Mercer Airport beginning in early November.

Allegiant will offer nonstop service to Orlando/Sanford, with flights three times a week beginning Nov. 3; Punta Gorda, with twice-weekly flights beginning Nov. 3; and Tampa/St. Pete, with twice-weekly flights beginning Nov. 4.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Allegiant to expand our commercial service at Trenton-Mercer Airport,” Mr. Hughes said. “Allegiant recognizes that Trenton-Mercer is a first-rate facility offering convenient alternatives to the region’s major airports. Allegiant’s nonstop service to three Florida destinations will benefit the public by providing even more low-fare travel options, and I am excited about the possibilities.”

Las Vegas-based Allegiant began with one airline and one route in 1999 and has grown to more than 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country. “We’re very excited to bring Allegiant’s ultra-low-cost flights to the Trenton area,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant vice president of network and pricing.

To celebrate its arrival at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the routes for as low as $39. Flight days, times, and the fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

“We know consumers are clamoring for an alternative to metropolitan Philadelphia International and Newark-Liberty airports,” Mr. Hughes added. “Trenton-Mercer Airport is in a great location, just off of I-95, that’s easily accessible to anyone traveling for business or pleasure. We welcome Allegiant to the Trenton-Mercer region, and we are confident they will have the same success here that they’ve enjoyed nationwide.”