SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Allegiant Travel Company announced a new nonstop route from South Bend International Airport on Tuesday. 

"This expansion caters to passengers and communities we feel have been overlooked by other carriers," said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s Chief Commercial Officer. "Allegiant's unique business model, connecting small-to-medium sized cities to vacation destinations, creates accessible travel options not otherwise available in what we believe are underserved markets. We know travelers enjoy the convenience of nonstop flights departing from their neighborhood airport," said Wells. 

The new route from SBN includes Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Fla. via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport beginning in Aug. 29 with one-way fare as low as $59.

“We are thrilled with Allegiant’s choice to offer year-round flights to Fort Lauderdale from SBN,” said Mike Daigle, SBN’s CEO and Executive Director. “This flight gives our community the much-requested nonstop access to the southeast side of Florida including Miami and West Palm Beach."