Service launches in late May 2026, just in time for summer travel
Louisville, KY (November 18, 2025) – Today Allegiant Air announced new, nonstop service to Gulf Shores (GUF) from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), providing even more options to a top vacation destination for the region. The new, seasonal flights will begin on Thursday, May 22, 2026 – just in time for the busy summer travel season.
“This is great news for our community and region as we continue expanding options for travelers and we appreciate Allegiant’s on-going support of our market,” said Dan Mann, Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority.“ Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are popular beach destinations and thanks to Allegiant’s new, nonstop flight, it makes it even easier as well as more affordable and convenient to experience Alabama’s coast.”
It is estimated that approximately 40,000 overnight trips from the Louisville area
to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are taken every year.
The new flights will be offered twice weekly on an Airbus A319 with 156 seats. With the addition of Gulf Shores, Allegiant provides nonstop service to nine cities from Louisville including Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Orlando Sanford, Punta Gorda, St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Sarasota and Savannah.
Travelers can purchase their tickets today at AllegiantAir.com.
About Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Owned and operated by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, the Louisville Muhammad
Ali International Airport (SDF) is the state’s premier airport, serving more Kentuckians annually
than any other airport in the Commonwealth. Eight commercial passenger airlines offer
nonstop service to more than 35 nonstop destinations from Louisville. SDF is home to UPS
Worldport, moving millions of tons of product each year, making it the 3rd busiest cargo
airport in North America and 5th in the world. Aviation is an economic powerhouse for the
region that generates $12.8 billion in economic impact every year. One in 8 jobs is generated
by SDF and Bowman Field and their aviation partners. Visit www.FlyLouisville.com to learn
more.
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