VIDEO: T.F. Green Welcomes First Allegiant Air Flight From Savannah

VIDEO: T.F. Green Welcomes First Allegiant Air Flight From Savannah

T.F. Green on Thursday welcomed the first flight on Allegiant Air from Savannah, Georgia -- with a traditional water salute. 

The new route had been announced back in February. 

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“We are extremely pleased with Allegiant’s announcement that they are expanding operations here at T.F. Green. Rhode Islanders and regional travelers will now have an additional low fare option to Savannah. We hope Allegiant can continue to grow and be successful here and that Rhode Islanders will support these routes,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, said at the announcement.

Travelers can reserve tickets for the Savannah route at www.allegiantair.com. Allegiant will utilize 177-seat Airbus 320’s to support this route.

Latest for Airport

The arrival of Savannah service caps off a busy month for T.F. Green.

On May 8, T.F. Green welcomed the new "Escape Lounge" to the airport. 

On May 10, United States Senator Jack Reed announced securing $30 million for infrastructure improvements for the airport.

Then, T.F. Green announced direct international service to the Dominican Republic -- and direct domestic service to Nantucket.