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May 8, 2008 ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES END OF SERVICE FROM WICHITA TO ORLANDO Wichita, Kan. – Allegiant Air announced today it will end its scheduled service between Wichita, Kan. and Orlando, Fla. The carrier’s last day of service to the Orlando-Sanford area will be July 7, 2008. Customers with reservations July 11 and beyond will be contacted directly by Allegiant for reaccommodation. "Unfortunately, due to escalating fuel costs, we will end our Orlando service from Wichita," Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president and CEO, said. "We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers. We greatly appreciate the support the community and the airport’s management team continue to show us. Our flights to Las Vegas remain unaffected by this announcement." Allegiant began low-cost service from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport with nonstop flights to Las Vegas Feb. 27, 2003. Flights to Orlando Sanford International Airport began May 22, 2007. 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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