Air Service to One of Louisiana’s Favorite Beaches Begins Wednesday

(KMDL-FM) The year 2025 will be known as the year rail service resumed from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Mobile, Alabama. And it will also be known as the year that folks from Louisiana could shorten their drive to the beach by taking a commercial airline flight to a destination that is a painful drive away. Yes, it involves a tunnel.

Except for our interstate bridges, things are looking up in 2025 for the state of Louisiana. Okay, I guess it's looking up if you're looking to leave the state. Because in a matter of weeks, you can catch an Amtrak train from New Orleans with stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Mobile, Alabama.

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And as of Wednesday, the very first commercial air flight in the history of Gulf Shores International Airport will touchdown, bringing guests from destinations around the country directly to the beaches of Lower Alabama. Now, before you get too excited we do not have any direct flights from Louisiana to Gulf Shores on the schedule yet, our sources say there are discussions though.

What Airline Offers Flights to Gulf Coast Beaches?

The current service, which is set to begin on Wednesday, will be operated by Allegiant Airlines. Yes, that is a budget carrier, so don't expect snacks or reclining seats. The airline will operate flights from six cities directly to Gulf Shores International Airport.

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You can book a direct flight from Houston, which might be a time saver for some Louisiana travelers. Or you could book from Northwest Arkansas, Kansas City, Belleville, Illinois, Cincinnati, or Knoxville. The inaugural flight on Wednesday will be a flight from Knoxville, by the way.

How Often Are Flights To and From Gulf Shores, Alabama?

Allegiant Air will offer two year round flights and four that are seasonal. The six flights will operate twice weekly running on a Wednesday to Sunday Schedule. That should give vacationers some flexibility when planning their journeys.