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February 14, 2008 ORLANDO A GO-GO! ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP AIR SERVICE TO ORLANDO: WILMINGTON TO ORLANDO FOR JUST $39* (Wilmington, N.C.) - Low-cost airline Allegiant Air, LLC today announces new, nonstop jet service to the fun and sun of Orlando, Fla. from Wilmington, N.C. beginning April 4, 2008. The low-fare carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to the Sunshine State, with introductory fares as low as $39* each way. The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will launch the new scheduled service from Wilmington International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport with complete vacation packages including roundtrip air and three-night hotel stay for as low as $144**. (Price is per person, based on a three-night hotel stay at the Howard Johnson's Maingate Inn and double occupancy and reflects a Friday arrival and Sunday departure.) "We are extremely pleased to expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service to Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast," Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only nonstop, air service between Wilmington and Orlando." The new flights to Orlando will operate twice weekly, with service Monday and Friday. Flights will depart Wilmington International Airport at 4:10 p.m. arriving in Orlando Sanford International Airport at 5:40 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando will depart at 2:05 p.m. arriving in Wilmington at 3:35 p.m. (all flight times are local.) "Wilmington International Airport is very excited to have nonstop jet service to Orlando, one of our top 10 destinations, provided by Allegiant Air," said Airport Authority Chairman Robert S. Rippy. "Allegiant Air is a new low-fare carrier for ILM and we look forward to a long lasting partnership." Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route. The airline said its market research and input from local community leaders indicate Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Orlando as an alternative to connecting flights and long drives to other airports. Located midway between Orlando's world-class attractions and the world's most famous beach - Daytona Beach, Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors the "best of both worlds." Both destinations are only minutes away, ideally situated for those hoping to take a break from the cold at the beach or to experience the fun of Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and the rest of the excitement Florida has to offer. The Allegiant Vacations division of the company offers low-cost packages with 58 of Orlando and Daytona Beach's most exciting hotel properties. Partner properties include The Swan, The Dolphin, The Hilton in Lake Buena Vista and the Radisson Parkway. Low-cost packages are available to include hotel, car and amusement park tickets for additional savings. Reservations may be made through the company's website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline's Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents. Allegiant's $39* one-way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by March 8, 2008, for complete travel by Aug. 31, 2008. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $59 one-way. About the offer: *All fares are limited, one-way and are non-refundable. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.50 per segment. A checked baggage fee will apply per bag, per segment. Travel purchased through the Allegiant Air Reservation Center will cost an additional $10.00 per segment. A convenience fee of $9.50 per traveling customer will be applied when booked at www.allegiantair.com or through an Allegiant Air Reservation Center. Convenience fees do not apply to tickets purchased at an Allegiant Air airport ticket counter. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Restrictions apply.
About The Company: Las Vegas based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), focuses on flying travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Orlando, Fla. and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, LLC, the Company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel related services. Contact: Tyri Squyres | Allegiant Air | Phone: 702-851-7370 | tyri.squyres@allegiantair.com |
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