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Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) will offer a new direct flight to Gulf Shores, Alabama, starting May 22, 2025. Allegiant will operate the route twice weekly, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays. This addition makes Gulf Shores the 26th city accessible from XNA without a layover.
Allegiant Air has announced a major expansion, adding 44 new routes and three new destinations, including Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama, Colorado Springs International Airport, and Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The expansion aims to capitalize on less competitive markets, with introductory fares ranging from $39 to $79 available until November 20 for travel through July 25. This move is part of Allegiant's strategy to establish a presence in popular regions with minimal competition, particularly along the Gulf Coast.
Alabama is set to purchase the Foley Beach Express toll bridge for $60 million, with plans to remove the toll once the transaction is finalized in May. The bridge will be paired with a new bridge in Gulf Shores to create one-way bridges onto and off Alabama’s beaches, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion. The Alabama Department of Transportation will operate the Beach Express Bridge toll-free, and the entire route from Interstate 10 will become a state highway named State Route 161. The agreement also resolves a lawsuit and ends a long-standing contract, with the City of Orange Beach set to vote on the proposed agreement in May.
A 48-year-old Georgia man drowned while trying to save his teenage son in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Lifeguards arrived to find both the man and his son on the beach, with the man unconscious. He was pronounced dead after first responders attempted CPR. This is the second drowning in Gulf Shores this year.
Hangout Fest, an annual music festival held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, has a significant economic impact on the surrounding area, including Northwest Florida. The festival attracts thousands of visitors and generates millions of dollars in revenue for local businesses, hotels, and restaurants. The event has become a major tourism draw for the region and has helped to boost the local economy.