FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): This afternoon, officials at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority announced that Allegiant has launched a non-stop service from Fort Wayne International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

The service will operate two flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning October 30, 2013.

“Allegiant has been a great partner for FWA over the years,” said Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports for the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority. “As our leisure market continues to grow, Allegiant continues to offer new destinations that include not just affordable airfare, but hotel and attraction packages for hassle-free vacation travel.”