OGDENSBURG – Allegiant Air will soon begin offering flights to Tampa and St. Petersburg in addition to the flights it already offers to Orlando, Fla.

The airline will also continue offering service

“Flights to Tampa / St. Pete-Clearwater and Orlando / Sanford offer a unique opportunity at a great value for passengers who want to take advantage of all that Florida has to offer,” said Wade A. Davis, executive director of Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority. “Ogdensburg International Airport encourages the travelling public to check out the new low-cost service offerings and Ogdensburg International Airport. You won't be disappointed."

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) beginning Nov. 16.

Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

Allegiant offers Ogdensburg travelers low base fares and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant and save, the airline says..

Allegiant Air began offering flights in 2016 following a massive airport expansion.

The airport expansion broke ground in October 2015. The original schedule had Allegiant flights starting this November.

The ambitious airport expansion plan included a 1,200-foot extension of the airport’s runway, which required moving a portion of State Route 68. In addition the taxiway was widened and extended, there were runway approach lighting improvements, and obstruction removal. Additional improvements include a 4,000 square foot terminal extension and the addition of a 423-space parking area.

In 2014, the OBPA reached agreement with Allegiant Air, a Low Cost Carrier (LCC), to provide LCC services at OGS commencing November 2016, contingent upon the OGS airport expansion.

Allegiant agreed to contribute up to $1 million for terminal expansion, and the OBPA contributed nearly $170,000 to accelerate the airport expansion process to meet Allegiant’s schedule.