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Allegiant Airlines to begin flights from Bloomington, IL to Phoenix-Mesa, AZ

Allegiant Airlines to begin flights from Bloomington, IL to Phoenix-Mesa, AZ

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Bloomington, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) is excited to announce a new seasonal service through Allegiant Airlines. The new route will provide nonstop service from CIRA to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), offering two flights per week beginning February 13, 2026.

Allegiant Airlines, recognized as the leading low-fare airline in the U.S. will complement their current CIRA routes to top Florida destinations with their award-winning customer service and low fares to Phoenix/Mesa. Allegiant has been a partner to CIRA since 2012.

The Central Illinois Regional Airport Authority Chair, Alan Sender, said in a press release “We are delighted that Allegiant has decided to build on its strong and successful tenure at CIRA by providing new low-fare service from CIRA to Phoenix/Mesa, a top destination for central Illinois travelers.”

Tickets for the new seasonal route to Phoenix/Mesa are now available. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found at CIRA.com/allegiant. The Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (CIRA) offers flights through Allegiant, American and Delta with nonstop flights to Orlando/Sanford, Tampa/St. Pete, and connections to the world through Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, and Dallas-Ft. Worth.

CIRA also offers Free parking, easy access, and a convenient location off Rt. 9 East in Bloomington, CIRA even provides air service to and from the world into central Illinois. For more information about CIRA, visit www.cira.com

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