Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF/JKA) has announced the addition of five new flights next year, which will bring the airport to have a total of 13 destinations its serving.

Beginning May 2026, Allegiant will offer nonstop seasonal service from Springfield, Missouri (SGF), Louisville, Kentucky (SDF), Huntsville, Alabama (HSV), Omaha, Nebraska (OMA) and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OKC).

These flights will operate two flights per week to each destination and run through the peak summer season. Flights start in time for Memorial Day and continue into mid‐August, bringing more visitors and more opportunities to Alabama’s beach communities.

This announcement builds on Allegiant’s recent expansion of service to Appleton, Wisconsin (ATW) Des Moines, Iowa (DSM), Knoxville, Tennessee (TYS), Nashville, Tennessee (BNA), Kansas City, Missouri (MCI), Belleville/St. Louis, Illinois (BLV), Cincinnati, Ohio (CVG) and Northwest Arkansas/Bentonville, Arkansas (XNA).

Passenger surveys show that nearly half of Allegiant’s passengers using the airport had never visited Alabama’s beaches before commercial service began, and 80% of those surveyed indicated they plan to return more often now that nonstop flights are available.

For the community, this means new visitors discovering the destination, expanded travel options for residents and increased economic activity that supports local businesses and jobs.

To prepare for the future, GUF is investing in its facilities. The airport has engaged Fentress Architects to design a $15 million terminal expansion that will accommodate two simultaneous aircraft operations.

Planned improvements include new gate areas, expanded baggage claim and increased curb frontage for vehicle access.

The airport is pursuing all financing opportunities and options as groundbreaking is tentatively planned for Summer 2026, with completion targeted for May 2027—just in time for another busy summer season.

Airport Director Jesse Fosnaugh said, “Allegiant’s leisure‐focused business model and low fares are a perfect match for our destination. In addition, the airport authority, cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama’s Beaches and business leaders have cultivated an environment where Allegiant can be successful. It’s a recipe for success. Many airlines and the communities are reducing air service; stagnate in their growth. Allegiant has done just the opposite here in Gulf Shores. The dream of air service has taken off, literally.”

Tickets to all destinations served from GUF can be booked now at Allegiant.com.