{"id":75010,"date":"2025-08-27T12:42:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/?p=75010"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:42:41","slug":"allegiant-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-notre-dame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/allegiant-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-notre-dame\/","title":{"rendered":"Allegiant Becomes Official Airline Partner of Notre Dame"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Allegiant Air and Notre Dame Global Partnerships, the official multimedia rights holder for the University of Notre Dame Athletics Department, have announced a multi\u2013year agreement designating Allegiant \u201cThe Official Airline Partner of Notre Dame Athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The partnership launches in conjunction with the 2025 fall sports season. Allegiant serves eight routes from South Bend International Airport, including the launch of nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, beginning this week ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/2025s-ultimate-college-football-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notre Dame football&#8217;s game at the University of Miami on August 31<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_sidebar\">\n<p><b>Related Stories<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/allegiant-becomes-official-airline-partner-of-notre-dame\/\">Allegiant Becomes Official Airline Partner of Notre Dame<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/rockford-waukegan-picked-for-2026-usa-ultimate-collegiate-championships\/\">Rockford, Waukegan Picked for 2026 USA Ultimate Collegiate Championships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/app-nirsa-selkirk-and-usa-pickleball-unite-to-lead-future-of-college-pickleball\/\">APP, NIRSA, Selkirk and USA Pickleball Unite to Lead Future of College Pickleball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/new-members-named-to-usopc-collegiate-advisory-council\/\">New Members Named to USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/hbcu-athletic-conference-baseball-softball-championships-head-to-tuscaloosa\/\">HBCU Athletic Conference Baseball, Softball Championships Head to Tuscaloosa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWith a shared commitment to excellence, it is a natural fit for Allegiant to align our brand with Notre Dame athletics,\u201d said <strong>Drew Wells<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstravelmagazine.com\/tag\/allegiant-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allegiant Airlines<\/a> chief commercial officer. \u201cWe have been flying Notre Dame students and alumni for two decades, and we know sports have the universal power to unite people with a common goal of celebrating their favorite teams. We\u2019re excited to expand our presence in the South Bend community and welcome the Fighting Irish on board.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Allegiant started operations at South Bend International Airport in 2005 and this agreement will grow the airline\u2019s presence and nonstop travel options at SBN. Sweepstakes will be specially designed to provide fans with premium game day hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership will include branded social and digital content and exclusive fan engagement initiatives. Notre Dame athletics will use Allegiant\u2019s services not only to offer fans, students and alumni travel options, but also to transport many of the university\u2019s athletic teams in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to welcome Allegiant\u2019s partnership and mutual commitment to investing in the South Bend community,\u201d said <strong>Jim Fraleigh<\/strong>, Notre Dame deputy athletics director, corporate relations. \u201cWe look forward to connecting generations of Fighting Irish across the country with affordable, reliable travel and unforgettable game day experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allegiant Air and Notre Dame Global Partnerships, the official multimedia rights holder for the University of Notre Dame Athletics Department, have announced a multi\u2013year agreement designating Allegiant \u201cThe Official Airline Partner of Notre Dame Athletics.\u201d The partnership launches in conjunction with the 2025 fall sports season. Allegiant serves eight routes from South Bend International Airport, 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