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In an effort to garner community support, a petition will be placed on McGhee Tyson Airport’s website,
www.flyknoxville.com, starting Thursday, August 2, 2007. Web site visitors will be encouraged to sign the “Show Your Support” petition as well as share stories about their personal experiences with Allegiant Air. The site will also feature a support meter that measures the number of people who have signed the petition in support of Allegiant Air and new nonstop, low fare service.
- Allegiant Air offers low fare air service to Las Vegas, Orlando and Tampa as well as hotel packages and other exciting offers while staying in these 3 great cities. Visit their website at www.allegiantair.com to see all they have to offer.
- Plan ahead to take advantage of Allegiant Air’s lowest fares to Las Vegas, Orlando and Tampa. Go to www.allegiantair.com to make your reservations.
- Save money by purchasing tickets as early as possible. This gives you more flexibility at the best possible price.
- Did you know that searching on travel sites, such as Orbitz or
Travelocity, does not always give you the most direct or least
expensive flight? Before buying a ticket, check the airline’s Website
for sales, special promotions, etc.
- Laptop Stations are available in the concourse area of McGhee Tyson Airport. Pull out seats are attached to the desk areas at the gates and offer a handy place to work before boarding your flight.
- Free local calls are available throughout McGhee Tyson Airport at the
courtesy phones. Long distance calls can be made on the courtesy phones
by using a calling card which is available for purchase in the gift
shop.
- FREE PARKING is available at McGhee Tyson for the first 30 minutes to all visitors.
- Picking up a friend or family member at McGhee Tyson Airport? Hate
driving in circles around the airport while waiting for that person to
show up on the curb? McGhee Tyson has a new “phone and wait" lot just
for you. The lot is located near the entrance to the rental car area on
the backside of the parking garage. Simply pull your car into the free
lot and wait until your passenger calls you on your cell phone, then
proceed to the pick up point.