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Allegiant launches first nonstop flights from MSY to Punta Gorda , Florida.

Flights operate twice weekly with one-way fares starting at $47.

Punta Gorda offers cycling, golf, water sports, and historic attractions.

Additional new nonstop flights from New Orleans planned by Breeze, Frontier, and Southwest Airlines.

This afternoon, Allegiant flew out its first flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). The publicly traded airline carrier plans to operate the new nonstop route twice a week from MSY to the southwest Florida Gulf Coast destination, with one-way basic fares totaling as low as $47.

“We’re excited to launch service to Punta Gorda, giving New Orleans travelers direct access to Southwest Florida’s vib

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