BANGOR – Allegiant Air says it will add flights from Bangor to Sanford, Fla., near Orlando, during peak travel periods in February and April.

The discount airline now operates a twice-weekly service between the two cities on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It said it will add flights on Tuesdays and Fridays between Feb. 8 and Feb. 29, and on Mondays and Fridays from April 4 to April 28.

Allegiant had previously announced the addition of Tuesday flights from March 4 to April 1.

President and CEO Maurice Gallagher said the Las Vegas-based airline is pleased with response to the Bangor-Sanford service, which was introduced this year.