A Las Vegas-based low-cost carrier recently discontinued service from Norfolk International Airport, dropping five seasonal routes, including several to Florida locations.

Allegiant Air flew its last flight out of the airport on Aug. 11, airport spokesperson Chris Jones confirmed Wednesday.

As a result, Jones said, the airport is losing seasonal direct flights to Cincinnati, Boston and three Florida destinations — Orlando, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville.

However, Jones said four of those routes — Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and Boston — still have direct Norfolk flights from other airlines. Only Cincinnati is losing all direct service. The news was first reported by WAVY-TV.

Jones said Allegiant struggled to recover Norfolk business following the COVID-19 pandemic, and its business st

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