Last week, Allegiant celebrated 5 million passengers served at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, one of the fastest-growing destinations in its network. On May 22, Allegiant identified its 5 millionth passenger to have traveled through SRQ. The lucky passenger, on Flight #2982 from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, TN, was awarded free Allegiant flights for a year.
While the passenger milestone was marked on Friday, the airport and airline partnered to celebrate throughout the week with gate parties, swag giveaways, an online promotion, and various surprises for both passengers and team members.
“We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with our airport partners at SRQ, as it marks yet another meaningful chapter in our shared growth,” said Kristen Schilling‑Gonzales, Allegiant’s vice president of planning & revenue. “Together, we’ve made travel and tourism to Sarasota more accessible and affordable, having a great impact on the local region and Allegiant’s growing network.”…