Dollywood vacationers can clock out and board Flight 925, Allegiant’s Dolly Parton-themed path to the Smokies.
The guitar riff is unmistakable. The espresso is robust. The alarm clock is judging you.
For many years, Dolly Parton’s “9 to five” has been the unofficial anthem of the working grind. This November, although, one airline is flipping the script by turning clock-in time into departure time.
On 6 November 2026, Allegiant Air will function Flight 925 from Orlando Sanford Worldwide Airport (SFB) to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — a not-so-subtle nod to Dolly’s 1980 hit. The service has dubbed it “Vacation spot Dollywood,” and sure, the flight quantity is the entire level (9 to five…Flight 925…get it?).
In keeping with Allegiant’s announcement, this received’t be an ordinary board-and-go affair. Themed gate celebrations at SFB will characteristic stay leisure direct from the park, trivia, specialty meals and drinks, and unique merchandise. The festivities proceed onboard, turning what is generally an easy Florida-to-Tennessee hop right into a flying pre-party for the Smokies.
Passengers who additionally buy admission to Dollywood will obtain extra perks the next day – 7 November – throughout Smoky Mountain Christmas, together with complimentary unique experience time, reserved present seating, particular treats, and different surprises. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas has been named Greatest Theme Park Christmas Occasion 15 occasions by Amusement At the moment’s Golden Ticket Awards, in response to the park.
“Flight 925 is all about embracing the enjoyment of journey,” Drew Wells, Allegiant’s Chief Business Officer, stated within the announcement. “Partnering with Dollywood Parks & Resorts permits us to ship a singular expertise that displays the most effective of each manufacturers: nice worth, unforgettable moments, and the prospect to create reminiscences from the second you step on board.”
Flight 925 is all about embracing the enjoyment of journey.
Drew Wells | Allegiant COO
Eugene Naughton, President of Dollywood Parks & Resorts, referred to as it the park’s first-ever themed flight collaboration. Friends aboard Flight 925, he stated, will get pleasure from “a quick—and enjoyable—approach to attain the Smokies,” together with entry to the brand new NightFlight Expedition coaster and a Christmas competition that includes greater than six million lights.
Vacationers who need the total expertise may e-book discounted lodging at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa or HeartSong Lodge & Resort, with as much as 25 p.c off Nov. 6 and seven stays, a $100 resort credit score, two park tickets with complimentary TimeSavers, and trolley transportation to the park.
A Leisure Airline Doing Leisure Issues
Strip away the rhinestones, and it’s nonetheless basic Allegiant.
Based in 1997, the Las Vegas-based airline constructed its enterprise mannequin round nonstop leisure routes linking smaller cities to trip locations. Knoxville has been one in every of Allegiant’s working bases since 2018, making a Smoky Mountains tie-in really feel much less like a advertising stunt and extra like model consistency.
The announcement additionally lands throughout a serious company chapter. In January 2026, Allegiant Journey Firm revealed an settlement to amass Solar Nation Airways in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at roughly $1.5 billion. The merger is predicted to shut within the second half of 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approval. Till a single FAA working certificates is issued, each airways will proceed working individually.
Clock Out. Board 925.
Allegiant additionally prolonged its schedule by means of November 2026 as a part of the announcement, giving vacationers an opportunity to start planning vacation season journey. I do know, I do know…it’s solely February. However, as John F. Kennedy as soon as stated, the most effective time to restore a roof is when the solar is shining.
Flight #925 isn’t actually about community technique or company filings. It’s in regards to the second the boarding door closes, the engines spool, and the workday fades someplace under FL300.
For one November departure, “working 9 to five” turns into flying 925. The Smokies are ready.
