Allegiant Air, the official airline of the Las Vegas Raiders, will be offering travel packages that will include airfare, hotel accommodations, and tickets to experience the NFL game of their choice at Allegiant Stadium. This announcement comes as the NFL prepares to kick off its 103rd season in September.Based out of Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), the airline even has an aircraft painted with a unique black and silver livery in honor of the team. Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, expressed his excitement to bring more visitors and fans to the area,
"We're proud to connect NFL fans to one of the world's premier vacation, entertainment and now sports destinations and doing it the Allegiant way: by providing nonstop, affordable airfare and the convenience of scheduling a one-of-a-kind sports vacation with just a few clicks of a button."
New opportunities to see the Las Vegas Raiders
The airline also announced additional services in several NFL cities such as Denver, Houston, and Kansas City. A spokesperson for Allegiant Air confirmed the timeline of the extra flights when contacted by Simple Flying.
- The special flights between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will depart on Sept. 30, 2022, and return on Oct. 3, 2022.
- The special flights between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will depart on Oct. 21, 2022, and return on Oct. 24, 2022.
- The airline will increase flight frequency on its existing service between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) for the Raiders vs. Colts game. The additional flights are to depart on Nov. 11, 2022, and return on Nov. 14, 2022.
- The weekend full of special flights between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will depart between Jan. 5, 2023, and Jan. 9, 2023.ââââââ
The Raiders will play eight home games during the regular season in total. In addition to the Arizona Cardinals (Sept 18), the team will face off against the Denver Broncos (Oct. 2), Houston Texans (Oct. 23), Indianapolis Colts (Nov. 13), Los Angeles Chargers (Dec. 4), New England Patriots (Dec. 18), San Francisco 49ers (Jan. 1, 2023) and Kansas City Chiefs (Jan. 8, 2023).
Increased access to home games at the Allegiant Stadium.
Allegiant Air is also launching an NFL package that includes roundtrip flights, a minimum two-night hotel stay, and tickets to a Las Vegas Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium. The packages also feature the airline's Allegiant Total bundle as complimentary, including airfare, baggage, seat selection, priority access, and the flexibility to change travel plans without fees.
The airline notes that the 2022 NFL season will be the first at Allegiant Stadium with no COVID vaccine or mask requirements for game attendees. The first home game of the pre-season will see the Raiders play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday the 15th of August. The team returns to Allegiant stadium in the second week of the regular season, playing the Arizona Cardinals on the 18th of September.
"The home of the Raiders has quickly become an iconic attraction during a Las Vegas getaway. Continued DeAngelo, referencing the Allegiant's namesake stadium in the Sin City. "In fact, last season NFL fans voted Allegiant Stadium the number one venue for Overall Gameday Satisfaction, citing the stadium's cuisine, atmosphere, and technology as highlights of their visit."
According to research conducted by Nielsen Fan Insights, Las Vegas has rapidly become the most desirable travel destination among US sports fans. Several other airlines have recently increased their offerings from the Nevada city, including Breeze Airways. The startup airline added Las Vegas to its network in March of this year.
US ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines added service from Las Vegas to Memphis, with additional routes to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), Boise Airport (BOI), and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) coming in August. Spirit will see direct competition on its Albuquerque route from Frontier Airlines. The potential merger partner similarly announced a new route connecting the city pair, along with services from Las Vegas to Monterrey and Guadalajara in Mexico.