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November 11, 2008 ORLANDO A GO–GO! ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP AIR SERVICE TO ORLANDO: OWENSBORO TO ORLANDO FOR JUST $69* ONE–WAY OWENSBORO, KY – Low–cost airline Allegiant Air, LLC today announces new, nonstop jet service to the fun and sun of Orlando, Fla. from Owensboro, Ky. beginning Feb. 18, 2009. The low–fare carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to the Sunshine State, with introductory fares as low as $69* each way. The self–proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will launch the new scheduled service from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport with complete vacation packages including roundtrip air and three–night hotel stay for as low as $246**. (Price is per person, based on a three–night hotel stay at the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, double occupancy and reflects a Wednesday arrival/Saturday departure.) "We are extremely pleased to expand the Allegiant brand of low–fare, nonstop jet service to the midwestern Kentucky and southern Indiana community," Maurice J. Gallagher Jr., Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only nonstop, scheduled air service out of Owensboro." The new flights to Orlando will operate twice weekly, with service Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will depart Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport at 9:20 a.m. arriving in Orlando Sanford International Airport at 12:20 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando will depart at 7:35 a.m. arriving in Owensboro at 8:40 a.m. (all flight times are local.) "I am thrilled that Allegiant Air will now be operating flights to and from the Owensboro Airport," said U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R–KY), who supported the runway extension project that made Allegiant service possible at Owensboro. "Not only will these added flights help better meet the travel needs of those living in and around Daviess County, but this new partnership will also provide an economic boost to the region by bringing in more jobs and tourism. This is great news for the Commonwealth." "The Airport is very excited to enter into this partnership with Allegiant Air," George Smith, Airport Director of Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, said. "This union will offer local communities low–cost air service to one of the top vacation spots in the United States and fulfill the 10–year dream of bringing quality point–to–point air carrier service to the Airport. We just couldn't be happier." 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 the midwestern Kentucky and southern Indiana community will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Orlando as an alternative to the congestion 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 $69* one–way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Dec. 3, 2008, for complete travel by April 30, 2009. After the introductory fare period, regular one–way fares on the route start as low as $89 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. 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 not available on all flights. Restrictions apply. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. This offer is not available: Feb. 13–16, 2009 and April 5–20, 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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