What happened
Allegiant First recliner seats are now bookable on the airline’s website, with inaugural flights in March 2027 on routes to and from Punta Gorda, Florida. The cabin will fly only on newly delivered Boeing 737 MAX jets. Airbus aircraft are not expected to get it.
On a sample March 2027 Punta Gorda to MidAmerica St. Louis itinerary, economy started at $167 one-way versus $428 in first class. First-class fares include a free full-size carry-on and a free checked bag. Those tickets are fully refundable and carry no change fees.
Allegiant expects 23 airplanes to receive the seats after the Sun Country combination, or about 12% of a combined fleet of about 195 aircraft. Book March 2027 Punta Gorda itineraries on Allegiant’s website for the recliner cabin and do not expect it on Airbus flying.
- Numbers
- $167: sample one-way economy fare PGD-BLV in March 2027
- $428: sample one-way first-class fare PGD-BLV in March 2027
- 23 aircraft: planes expected to receive first-class seats
- 195 aircraft: expected combined Allegiant-Sun Country fleet size
- 12%: share of the combined fleet expected to have first class
- Where
- Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)
- Takeaway
- Search Allegiant’s site for March 2027 Punta Gorda itineraries if you want the new cabin; do not expect it on Airbus flying.