This Week Brings New Routes from ANA, Allegiant, American and More

August 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM | by kjb | Comments (0)

Sometimes it�s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we�ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· All Nippon Airways:
We mentioned this earlier in the week, but when it comes to the Boeing 787 it�s worth mentioning twice. All Nippon Airways has finally decided what to do with the very first 787s, and it�s looking pretty good. The first scheduled international flights will be from Tokyo-Haneda to Beijing starting at some point this December, and then the first long-haul flight that requires a passport will begin in January 2012. That flight will also be out of Tokyo-Haneda, as ANA is looking to go nonstop to and from Frankfurt. These flights look to take place three times per week, but once February rolls around it will likely be a daily option.

· Allegiant Air:
They love connecting passengers to sunny destinations, and it looks like Allegiant Air is at it again with a few new options to a few new cities. First up is Bangor, Maine and their new nonstop option in and out of Fort Lauderdale. The flights begin on November 17, and if you act quickly you might be able to snag a one-way ticket for under $85. Other new sunny routes include options into Orlando from Saginaw, Michigan and Grand Forks, North Dakota. You know the snow is coming sooner than later, so check out Allegiant for an evacuation plan before it�s too late.

· Southwest Airlines:
Watch out Delta, because there�s a new airline rolling into your backyard. Thanks to the AirTran and Southwest merger, the airline that loves free checked baggage is bringing some new nonstop options to and from Atlanta for the very first time. As of February 12, 2012 the airline is bringing 15 daily flights to five different spots. These new options include Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Denver, Houston-Hobby, and Chicago-Midway. Things are already available to be booked, and the one-way fares start between $79 and $99.

· Alaska Airlines:
If you�re looking to practically guarantee yourself a white Christmas this December, look to Alaska Airlines for a little assistance. The airline is adding some seasonal nonstop service between Los Angeles and Anchorage during the week before Christmas as well as the week before New Year�s Day. It�s nice to see the airline already prepping to get family and friends home for the holidays, but just expect to pay a little bit of a premium to get on one of these flights during this busy time.

· American Airlines:
Send your thanks to American Airlines for connecting New Yorkers with another slice of paradise in the Caribbean, as it looks like nonstop options are coming soon between JFK and Antigua. Starting just before Thanksgiving on November 17, American Airlines will start flying some of its Boeing 737s back and forth between the two spots four times per week. This new options will remove the need for a stop in Miami for those flying on American that are looking to hit the sun and sand of Antigua and Barbuda. We�ve already got our snorkel stuff and sunblock packed!

[Photos: Boeing and gTarded]

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