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section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 03:19 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 03:19 EST
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# 20 years later, Allegiant dominates St. Pete-Clearwater Int'l Airport with 98% of flights

Allegiant's growth has helped PIE go from 390,000 passengers to 2.8 million annually, fueling a $145 million expansion and keeping airfare competitive across Tampa Bay.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/tampa-bay/section/transit.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Spectrum Bay News 9](http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/11/13/20-years-later-allegiant-dominates-st-pete-clearwater-intl-airport-with-98-of-flights), 2026-11-13 03:19 EST: 20 years later, Allegiant dominates St. Pete-Clearwater Int'l Airport with 98% of flights

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