Allegiant Air Review (2024) - Is it Worth It?! What You Need to Know

Are you looking to save money on travel but aren’t sure about flying with Allegiant? Let's take a look at a few things I think you should know before booking including some of my top tips.
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Several years ago, I made a vlog documenting my first-ever trip on Allegiant. Since then, I’ve flown the airlines at least a dozen times and have learned a thing or two in the process. So, what should you know about Allegiant before buying your ticket? Let’s take a look at some of the airline's quirks, benefits, and more.
The first thing to know about Allegiant is where they fly and, equally as important, when they fly.
Broadly speaking, Allegiant tends to connect smaller market airports to vacation or entertainment destinations. For example, from Springfield, Missouri where I live, the airline flies to their Las Vegas hub as well as Los Angeles, Orlando/Sanford, other Florida locations, and more. Also of note, these are all point-to-point flights, meaning that booking a connection is not possible unless you do it manually on separate itineraries.
If you do see that Allegiant offers a route to a destination you have in mind, then the next step is to see when they fly. That’s because Allegiant may only offer a route on 2 or 3 days a week - or may even offer it seasonally. On top of that, in my experience, searching for a flight on a certain day will only give you a single flight time option.
Assuming you can find a route, date, and time that works for your travel plans, it’s time to talk about Allegiant’s fare model.
Next, while the base fares for Allegiant may start low, there are several add-ons that will affect your final price.
When you start the booking process, you can see per-way pricing for your select flight dates as well as how much it would be to fly on other days near your chosen date. Once you pick a departing and return flight, you’ll then be introduced to some of Allegiant’s many upcharge options. This starts with a choice between different bundles, but I’d probably recommend going a la carte instead.
The next upcharge option is selecting a seat, with some premium and preferred options fetching nearly $40 while selecting a back middle seat may only be a buck. That said, you don’t actually have to pick a seat and you can be assigned one for free - but, if you want to sit near your party or confirm a seat near the front, then you’ll likely need to pay up.
Another set of paid options involves baggage, as you’ll not only need to pay for checked luggage but also any carry-ons that will go in the overhead bins. Passengers do get one free personal item, but it will need to go in under the seat. Something to note here is that it’s far cheaper to pay for your bag at the time of booking than it is to add this option at the airport, so be sure to plan ahead.
If you like to be first onto the plane and first to claim overhead space for your carry-on, then you might also want to consider Priority Access, which came at a cost of $13.50 per person per way on a recent flight of mine.
One paid option I’ve never actually used is their Tripflex add-on, which allows you to make a change to your itinerary without paying a change fee. Personally, I don’t think is a very good deal, but it’s up to you.
Lastly, you’ll probably also want to use a mobile boarding pass with Allegiant as there’s even a $5 fee to have a pass printed for you at the airport.
Since these various fees can add up, be sure to weigh the advantages of each before checking out - and, if you have other carriers in mind, consider comparing the final total on Allegiant to what those other itineraries might cost you.
Speaking of fees, while on board, you’ll need to pay for refreshments including water - although now is also a good time to discuss the Allegiant credit card.
While flying Allegiant, you’ll have several service items to choose from - all of which have a cost. For example, a can of Coca-Cola currently costs $3.99 while a bottle of Dasani is $2.99. Elsewhere, various snacks, combos, alcoholic beverages, and more are also available to buy.
However, if you fly Allegiant with some frequency and don’t want to have to pay for a drink, then you might consider the Allegiant Allways Rewards card. That’s because it offers such perks as one free beverage when you present your card on board as well as complimentary priority access.
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