LAS VEGAS- Allegiant Air (G4), headquartered in Las Vegas, is a low-cost carrier that connects smaller regional airports to leisure destinations.
Its strategic focus on top busiest routes has shaped its top 20 markets, offering a glimpse into the Allegiant Air’s operational strengths and challenges.
Recent data from AvBench, provides valuable insights into passenger volumes, market share, and performance trends on Allegiant top 20 busiest routes.
While overall passenger counts and market shares provide a baseline understanding, they do not fully capture the nuances of strategic changes aimed at revenue optimization.
Photo: Caden Henderson20 Busiest Routes of Allegiant Air
A review of Allegiant Air’s (G4) top 20 busiest routes reveals significant variations in performance over the past 3 years and the last 12 months. These trends highlight both growth opportunities and challenges across the network:
| 1 | Allentown-Orlando | 226,000 | 96% | 216,960 | 0.9% |
| 2 | Phoenix-Provo | 225,000 | 83% | 186,750 | -10.5% |
| 3 | Orlando-Knoxville | 196,000 | 75% | 147,000 | -1.9% |
| 4 | Asheville-Miami | 192,000 | 86% | 165,120 | 2.1% |
| 5 | Asheville-Orlando | 166,000 | 89% | 147,740 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Asheville-Tampa | 150,000 | 90% | 135,000 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Fresno-Las Vegas | 147,000 | 53% | 77,910 | -1.5% |
| 8 | Bellingham-Las Vegas | 133,000 | 71% | 94,430 | -0.3% |
| 9 | Tampa-Knoxville | 133,000 | 86% | 114,380 | -0.1% |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Provo | 121,000 | 44% | 53,240 | -22.0% |
| 11 | Cincinnati-Tampa | 114,000 | 25% | 28,500 | -2.9% |
| 12 | Cincinnati-Ft Walton | 108,000 | 94% | 101,520 | 0.5% |
| 13 | Miami-Knoxville | 106,000 | 70% | 74,200 | -3.0% |
| 14 | Grand Rapids-Orlando | 105,000 | 35% | 36,750 | -0.7% |
| 15 | Cincinnati-Orlando | 104,000 | 17% | 17,680 | -1.2% |
| 16 | Fargo-Phoenix | 102,000 | 79% | 80,580 | 6.0% |
| 17 | Grand Rapids-Tampa | 100,000 | 58% | 58,000 | -1.0% |
| 18 | Sioux Falls-Phoenix | 98,000 | 70% | 68,600 | 0.9% |
| 19 | Cincinnati-Fort Myers | 98,000 | 28% | 27,440 | -3.9% |
| 20 | Las Vegas-Sacramento | 95,000 | 8% | 7,600 | -1.1% |
1. Allentown – Orlando (ABE-MCO)
- Passenger Volume: 226,000
- Market Share: 96%
- Allegiant Passengers: 216,960
- YoY Growth Rate: 0.9%
This top busiest route of Allegiant Air connects Allentown to Orlando, with Allegiant achieving a commanding 96% market share.
Passenger volumes reached 226,000, growing steadily at 0.9% YoY. As a key leisure corridor, the route demonstrates consistent demand, cementing its position as one of Allegiant’s most successful connections in the network.
2. Provo – Phoenix (PVU-PHX)
- Passenger Volume: 225,000
- Market Share: 83%
- Allegiant Passengers: 186,750
- YoY Growth Rate: -10.5%
The Phoenix (PHX)-Provo (PVU) route served 225,000 passengers with an 83% market share. Despite its popularity, the route faced a significant 10.5% YoY decline, reflecting possible competitive or demand challenges.
Provo remains an essential regional connection, but Allegiant may need to address performance dips to maintain profitability.
3. Orlando-Knoxville (MCO-TYS)
- Passenger Volume: 196,000
- Market Share: 75%
- Frontier Passengers: Minimal presence
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.9%
This route linked 196,000 passengers, achieving a 75% market share. Although vital for regional connectivity, the route saw a 1.9% YoY decline.
Its stable volume highlights continued demand, but growth challenges may indicate the need for operational adjustments to sustain its position in Allegiant’s portfolio.
4. Asheville-Miami (AVL-MIA)
- Passenger Volume: 192,000
- Market Share: 86%
- Frontier Passengers: Negligible
- YoY Growth Rate: +2.1%
The Asheville (AVL)-Miami (MIA) route served 192,000 passengers with an 86% market share. Demonstrating a strong 2.1% YoY growth, it reflects rising interest in the Asheville-Miami leisure corridor.
Allegiant’s focus on underserved markets has paid off, with this route solidifying its role in the carrier’s network.
5. Asheville-Orlando (AVL-MCO)
- Passenger Volume: 166,000
- Market Share: 89%
- Frontier Passengers: Insignificant
- YoY Growth Rate: +2.5%
With 166,000 passengers and an 89% market share, this route achieved steady growth, showing a 2.5% YoY increase.
As a vital link for regional travelers, it underscores Allegiant’s strength in connecting secondary markets to major leisure destinations like Orlando.
6. Asheville-Tampa (AVL-TPA)
- Passenger Volume: 150,000
- Market Share: 90%
- Frontier Passengers: Minimal presence
- YoY Growth Rate: +2.7%
Carrying 150,000 passengers and securing a 90% market share, this route posted strong YoY growth at 2.7%.
The steady demand highlights the popularity of Asheville and Tampa among leisure travelers, making it one of Allegiant’s more reliable connections.
7. Fresno-Las Vegas (FAT-LAS)
- Passenger Volume: 147,000
- Market Share: 53%
- Frontier Passengers: Limited
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.5%
This route connected 147,000 passengers with a 53% market share but faced a slight 1.5% YoY decline. Fresno-Las Vegas remains a crucial link in Allegiant’s network, although competition and demand shifts could be impacting its performance.
8. Bellingham-Las Vegas (BLI-LAS)
- Passenger Volume: 133,000
- Market Share: 71%
- Frontier Passengers: Negligible
- YoY Growth Rate: -3.9%
Bellingham (BLI)-Las Vegas (LAS) saw 133,000 passengers, achieving a 71% market share despite a 3.0% YoY drop. As a longstanding leisure corridor, this route remains important, though Allegiant may need to explore strategies to counteract recent declines.
9. Tampa-Knoxville (TPA-TYS)
- Passenger Volume: 133,000
- Market Share: 86%
- Frontier Passengers: Insignificant
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.1%
This route served 133,000 passengers, achieving an 86% market share but saw a marginal 0.1% decline YoY. It highlights the steady demand between Tampa and Knoxville, solidifying its role in Allegiant’s regional network.
10. Los Angeles-Provo (LAX-PVU)
- Passenger Volume: 121,000
- Market Share: 44%
- Frontier Passengers: Moderate
- YoY Growth Rate: -22.0%
The Los Angeles (LAX)-Provo (PVU) route recorded 121,000 passengers with a 44% market share, but significant declines of 22.0% YoY indicate performance challenges. Despite its regional importance, this route may require a strategic review to reverse its downward trend.
11. Cincinnati-Tampa (CVG-TPA)
- Passenger Volume: 114,000
- Market Share: 25%
- Frontier Passengers: Minimal presence
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.9%
With 114,000 passengers and a 25% market share, this route experienced a 2.9% YoY decline. As a leisure connection, it remains vital, though Allegiant may need to address growth hurdles to maintain its relevance.
12. Cincinnati-Ft Walton (CVG-VPS)
- Passenger Volume: 108,000
- Market Share: 94%
- Frontier Passengers: Negligible
- YoY Growth Rate: +0.4%
This route carried 108,000 passengers, achieving a dominant 94% market share and modest 0.4% YoY growth. It underscores Allegiant’s strength in niche markets, connecting Cincinnati to the Gulf Coast.
13. Miami-Knoxville (MIA-TYS)
- Passenger Volume: 106,000
- Market Share: 70%
- Frontier Passengers: Insignificant
- YoY Growth Rate: -3.0%
Serving 106,000 passengers with a 70% market share, this route faced a 3.0% YoY decline. Despite challenges, it remains a critical connection for Allegiant’s leisure travel focus.
14. Grand Rapids-Orlando (GRR-MCO)
- Passenger Volume: 105,000
- Market Share: 35%
- Frontier Passengers: Moderate
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.6%
This route recorded 105,000 passengers with a 35% market share and saw a healthy 2.4% YoY growth. The Grand Rapids-Orlando corridor continues to attract leisure travelers, bolstering Allegiant’s network.
15. Cincinnati-Orlando (CVG-MCO)
- Passenger Volume: 104,000
- Market Share: 17%
- Frontier Passengers: Minimal presence
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.2%
Cincinnati-Orlando connected 104,000 passengers with a 17% market share but saw a 1.2% YoY decline. Despite its lower share, the route remains a valuable leisure link in Allegiant’s network.
16. Fargo-Phoenix (FAR-PHX)
- Passenger Volume: 102,000
- Market Share: 79%
- Frontier Passengers: Negligible
- YoY Growth Rate: +6.0%
Grand Rapids-Tampa carried 100,000 passengers with a 58% market share and grew 1.9% YoY. The route reflects sustained demand for travel between these two regions, contributing to Allegiant’s success.
17. Grand Rapids-Tampa (GRR-TPA)
- Passenger Volume: 100,000
- Market Share: 58%
- Frontier Passengers: Moderate
- YoY Growth Rate: +1.9%
This route shows steady growth and strong demand, connecting Grand Rapids to Tampa with a solid market share and stable performance.
18. Sioux Falls-Phoenix (FSD-PHX)
- Passenger Volume: 98,000
- Market Share: 70%
- Frontier Passengers: Minimal presence
- YoY Growth Rate: +4.3%
Sioux Falls-Phoenix reflects Allegiant’s success in serving smaller markets with strong passenger volumes and sustained year-over-year growth.
19. Cincinnati-Fort Myers (CVG-RSW)
- Passenger Volume: 98,000
- Market Share: 28%
- Frontier Passengers: Limited
- YoY Growth Rate: -3.9%
Cincinnati-Fort Myers remains an important leisure route despite growth challenges. Its popularity underscores ongoing demand for travel to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
20. Las Vegas-Sacramento (LAS-SMF)
- Passenger Volume: 95,000
- Market Share: 8%
- Frontier Passengers: Negligible
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.1%
This route faces stiff competition in a heavily trafficked corridor but remains a valuable connection for Allegiant’s Las Vegas hub.
Photo: Tomás Del Coro Market Performance Analysis
Allegiant Air’s top busiest routes performance shows distinct regional patterns and market dynamics.
High-Performing Routes
- Allentown-Orlando (MCO) emerged as the busiest route, with 226,000 passengers and a market share of 96%, posting modest gains in both three-year (+0.6%) and one-year (+0.9%) metrics.
- Asheville-Orlando showed strong demand, achieving an 89% market share with steady growth (+1.4% in 3 years and +2.5% in 12 months).
- Fargo-Phoenix reported a 79% market share, with a modest recent gain of +6.0% in the last year, reflecting growing interest in this leisure connection.
Declining Routes
- Los Angeles-Provo suffered the largest declines, with passenger volume dropping to 121,000 and market share contracting to 44%. The route lost 20.1% over three years and 22.0% in the past 12 months, indicating possible competitive pressures or strategic reallocation.
- Bellingham-Las Vegas recorded a steep decline of 8.1% over three years, reducing its market share to 71%, despite being a long-standing leisure route.
- Phoenix-Provo faced notable challenges, losing 5.7% over three years and 10.5% in one year, signaling potential demand shifts or capacity adjustments.
Emerging Routes
- Asheville-Tampa posted consistent passenger volumes with notable growth in the last year (+2.7%), reflecting Allegiant’s emphasis on connecting secondary markets.
- Sioux Falls-Phoenix saw passenger volume stabilize at 98,000, with recent growth (+4.3%) indicating sustained demand.
Photo: JFK SpottingAllegiant Air’s Strategy
Allegiant’s evolving strategy influences its market performance. For instance:
- The Allegiant Air focus on underserved city pairs allows it to dominate market share on many of its busiest routes, such as Allentown-Orlando (96%) and Cincinnati-Ft. Walton (94%).
- Routes with declining performance may reflect competitive pressures from other airlines or a deliberate shift to higher-yield opportunities.
- Seasonal demand fluctuations and operational efficiency also impact growth rates, with some routes benefiting from targeted marketing or fleet redeployments.
Allegiant’s data underscores the complexities of operating in niche markets:
- Revenue vs. Volume Prioritization: Passenger volume alone does not dictate route success. Allegiant’s emphasis on profitability could explain reduced capacity or adjusted schedules on certain routes.
- Network Resilience: Despite setbacks on specific routes, Allegiant’s overall network remains robust, focusing on leisure destinations with resilient demand.
This analysis showcases Allegiant’s dynamic approach to adapting its network strategy, responding to market conditions while maintaining a cost-effective operational model.
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