Key Facts
- New Allegiant route
- Los Angeles (SNA) for Nov. 25 game
- Additional Allegiant route
- St. Petersburg (PIE) for Oct. 4 game
- Florida airports served
- Four, with ATW as only Allegiant base in state
- Other airlines
- United, Delta, American offer nonstop to various away games
- Airport director
- Abe Weber
Background
Appleton International Airport (ATW) has announced additional nonstop flights for Green Bay Packers away games this season, allowing fans to fly directly to kickoff destinations. The announcement was made Tuesday by Allegiant Airlines.
The airport already offers nonstop service to four Florida airports, with ATW being the only Allegiant base in the state. The new routes are part of an expanded schedule for the 2026 NFL season.
Current Situation
Allegiant Airlines will add a nonstop route to Los Angeles (John Wayne International Airport, SNA) for the Nov. 25 away game, and an additional nonstop flight to St. Petersburg, Florida (PIE) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Oct. 4.
In addition to Allegiant, fans can travel from ATW for other away games: United and Allegiant offer nonstop service to Denver for the preseason Broncos game on Aug. 21; Delta offers nonstop to Minneapolis for the Vikings game on Sept. 13; Delta offers nonstop to Detroit for the Lions game on Oct. 25; and United and American offer multiple daily flights to O'Hare for the Bears game on Dec. 25.
Airport Director Abe Weber highlighted the convenience of ATW's express services, including parking that gets travelers from the front door to the gate in as little as 15 minutes, and a bag drop and winter coat check service for warm-weather games.
| Opponent | Date | Destination | Airline(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Aug. 21 | Denver | United, Allegiant |
| Minnesota Vikings | Sept. 13 | Minneapolis | Delta |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Oct. 4 | St. Petersburg (PIE) | Allegiant |
| Detroit Lions | Oct. 25 | Detroit | Delta |
| Los Angeles Rams | Nov. 25 | Los Angeles (SNA) | Allegiant |
| Chicago Bears | Dec. 25 | Chicago O'Hare | United, American |
Impacts
The expanded flights directly benefit Packers fans in the Appleton area, providing more direct travel options to away games. The new routes to Los Angeles and St. Petersburg increase accessibility to those specific matchups.
The airport's express services, such as fast parking and coat check, aim to reduce travel stress for fans. Weber advises booking early due to high demand for away-game flights.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If demand for these nonstop flights remains high, Allegiant and other airlines may consider adding more routes for future Packers away games. However, no such plans have been announced.
The success of these flights could also influence other airports to offer similar services, but this remains speculative. Fans are encouraged to book early to secure seats, as availability may be limited.
Source: fox11online.com
