ALLEGIANT AIRLINES IS EXPECTED UNVEIL PLANS TODAY FOR NEW DIRECT AIR SERVICE FROM TRI-CITIES REGIONAL AIRPORT TO THE TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG FLORIDA AREA. THE LAS VEGAS BASED LOW FARE AIRLINE CURRENTLY PROVIDES SERVICE FROM THE TRI TO ORLANDO. THE TAMPA SERVICE IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN LATE NOVEMBER FEATURING MONDAY AND FRIDAY FLIGHTS WITH FARES TYPICAL OF WHAT HAS BEEN CHARGED FOR THE ORLANDO COMMUTES.