Travelers from North Dakota can now fly directly to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area in Florida, thanks to a new service introduced by Allegiant. The direct flight from Bismarck Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, which began on May 15, is expected to save time for frequent flyers. The new service includes two direct flights per week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The flights are operated using an Airbus 319, which can accommodate 156 passengers.