ALLEGIANT AIRLINES UHAS UNVEILED PLANS 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 WITH FARES TYPICAL OF WHAT HAS BEEN CHARGED FOR THE ORLANDO COMMUTES. AIRPORT MARKETING DIRECTOR MELISSA THOMAS SAID ALLEGIANT IS OFFERING THE DIRECT FLIGHT TO TAMPA BAY AT AN INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF 59 DOLLARS EACH WAY. TICKETS THOUGH MUST BE PURCHASED BY OCTOBER 15TH.