First flights for Allegiant Air began with lots of enthusiasm out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport yesterday - 400 passengers!
A new one for me is the traditional water hose greeting! Who else but our Mesa Fire Department trucks providing the Blessing. Wonder who got wet…sounds like no one doused the anticipation of Mesa’s future that was filled with economic optimism.
Three flights yesterday, four today to and from Stockton and Santa Maria, CA, and Missoula, Montana, possibly boarding 500-600 passengers.
Allegiant Air has quite a service, Las Vegas as their Headquarters - a busy town indeed; Allegiant serving small cities and major as well, overall - totally fifty-four, 1000 employees, all fares one-way and ticket-less. Simple does it with a fleet of 34 MD-80 jet aircraft that transports 130-150 passengers - and low prices!
Robert Brinton, executive director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau expects more than 130,000 inbound annually, generating $8 Million to $10 Million in revenue.
Here comes rapid expansion southeast valley!
