American low-cost carrier Allegiant Air has announced they will offer new routes from west coast cities to Hawaii. The new routes begin in mid-November 2012 with departures from Bellingham, WA; Eugene, OR; Santa Maria, CA; and Stockton, CA.

According to the Allegiant Air press release:

The carrier will offer introductory fares as low as $159* one-way, including taxes and fees, from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to:
1. Bellingham, Wash. — begins November 15 with fares as low as $159* each way
2. Eugene, Ore. — begins November 17 with fares as low as $179* each way
3. Santa Maria, Calif. — begins November 17 with fares as low as $199* each way
4. Stockton, Calif. — begins November 18 with fares as low as $199* each way

The carrier will offer introductory fares as low as $199* one-way, including taxes and fees, from Kahului Airport (OGG) to:
1. Bellingham, Wash. — begins November 14 with fares as low as $199* each way

Visit www.allegiantair.com for more information or to make an online booking.

US budget airline Allegiant Air has announced it will charge a fee up to $35 USD for carry-on luggage. The charge will apply to large items that must be stowed in overhead bins. There will be no charge for smaller items, such as purses or laptop bags, that fit under the seat.

The fee will range from $10-35 USD depending on its size and the length of the flight. Travelers can pay for their carry-on luggage during the online booking process or at the airport.

This new rule goes into effect from Wednesday, April 4, 2012, making Allegiant Air the second airline in the USA to introduce such a policy after Spirit Airlines did so in 2010.

Allegiant Air has announced a new, nonstop jet service between Salisbury, Md., and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), will begin February 16, 2012. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Maryland’s Eastern Shore with fares as low as $59.99* one way.

“We’re pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to Salisbury,” Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. “We are confident that the residents of Maryland’s Eastern Shore will appreciate flying nonstop to Orlando and take advantage of the great deals we offer on hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets.”

Allegiant will introduce the new service with twice weekly flights between Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). For flight days and times please visit www.allegiant.com.