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September 9, 2008 (D) ALLEGIANT AIR TO OFFER YEAR-ROUND SERVICE TO ORLANDO Airline Celebrates With $79* One-Way Fares MCALLEN, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley asked for year-round low-cost, nonstop flights to Orlando, Fla. and Allegiant Air, LLC, has responded. The low-fare carrier will celebrate the expansion of service to the Sunshine State with introductory fares as low as $79* each way. “By offering Allegiant’s unique brand of low-cost, nonstop jet service to Orlando year-round, the Rio Grande Valley will have more opportunities to enjoy the family fun of Florida,” said Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline’s president and CEO. “This is an exciting announcement for our airline and our customers as we offer the only nonstop, low-fare air service between McAllen and Orlando.” Beginning Nov. 20, 2008, flights will be available year-round to Orlando on Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart McAllen-Miller International Airport at 11:20 a.m. arriving at Orlando Sanford International Airport at 3 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando will depart at 9 a.m. arriving in McAllen at 10:40 a.m. (all flight times are local). Allegiant Air inaugurated its convenient low-cost, nonstop seasonal service from McAllen to Orlando June 7, 2006 and flights to Las Vegas began June 24, 2005. “We are excited that Allegiant Air has decided to implement a year round Orlando flight. This gives the residents of the Rio Grande Valley another year round travel destination option at affordable prices,” Phillip K. Brown, Airport Director for McAllen Miller International Airport said. “The City of McAllen is rapidly developing into a modern American city on the border, and we benefit by having Allegiant Air service to Las Vegas and Orlando,” said Mayor Richard Cortez, City of McAllen. 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 will offer 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 $79* one-way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Oct. 1, 2008 for travel between Nov. 20, 2008 and Feb. 5, 2009. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $99 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 convenience fee of $11.50 per traveling customer will be applied when booked at www.allegiantair.com or through an Allegiant Air call center. Travel purchased through an Allegiant Air call center will cost an additional $10 per segment. A checked baggage fee of $15 per bag, per person, per segment will apply for the first two bags, when purchased at the time of booking. If purchased at flight check-in, a checked baggage fee of $25 per bag, per segment, per person will apply to the first two checked bags. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Fares are non-refundable. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Restrictions apply. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. This offer is not available Nov. 26 - Dec. 1, 2008; Dec. 20 – 31, 2008 and Jan. 1-5, 2009. 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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