Allegiant Air to end base operations at Austin Airport, citing space constraints at main terminal

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Allegiant Air will end its base operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport early next year, citing space constraints as preparations continue ahead of the closure of the South Terminal.Allegiant established the base for employees and aircraft in 2021 at a cost of $75 million. At the time, the airline said it would create at least 89 new jobs.Base operations are scheduled to end on Jan. 7, 2025, according to an airline spokesperson. Despite the closure, Austin is s