Airport adds new seasonal route

PUNTA GORDA — Punta Gorda Airport announced a new seasonal nonstop route to Omaha, Neb., from Allegiant Air.

The service begins Dec. 14. With the addition of the Omaha route, Allegiant now has nonstop service to 40 cities through Punta Gorda Airport, according to a press release.

“We are delighted to grow our Allegiant network and welcome service to and from Omaha,” says Punta Gorda Airport CEO James Parish in a statement. “With this addition, we will be able to offer great seasonal travel options connecting the Midwest and Southwest Florida.”