Allegiant to fly between Albuquerque and Las Vegas, Austin

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque is getting new air service with new routes served by Allegiant, a discount airline based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Allegiant announced Tuesday that it will begin offering nonstop flights from Albuquerque to Las Vegas, Nevada, to and Austin, Texas.

The flights will be offered Thursdays and Sundays, beginning June 2.

Allegiant will be the eighth airline serving Albuquerque.