Airport adds nonstop route

CLEARWATER — Allegiant Air announced new nonstop service from Providence, R.I., to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

The year-round service will start Oct. 27 and operate twice a week. The airline is offering introductory fare rates for the route.

“Adding Warwick/Providence, Rhode Island increases Tampa Bay's access to the New England shore and greater Boston area,” says St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Director Tom Jewsbury in a statement. “We know they will enjoy our beaches, arts, and vibrant lifestyle in St. Pete-Clearwater.”