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December 2, 2008 (C) ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO TENNESSE AND SOUTH CAROLINA LOW-COST AIRLINE CELEBRATES WITH FARES FOR ONLY $59* ONE-WAY PUNTA GORDA, FL – Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it will begin low-fare, nonstop jet service from the Southwest Florida Coast out of the Charlotte County Airport to Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C. beginning March 5, 2009 and to Knoxville, Tenn. beginning March 6, 2009. The airline will celebrate the convenient new service with introductory fares as low as $59* each way to Greenville/Spartanburg and $69* each way to Knoxville. "We’re extremely pleased to add the Southwest Florida Coast to our growing roster of world-class leisure destinations," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., president, CEO and Chairman for Allegiant, said. "This is an exciting new market for our airline and our customers. We look forward to a successful relationship between Allegiant, Charlotte County Airport Authority, the local communities, travel agents and all of our customers." Pamella Seay, Chair of the Charlotte County Airport Authority said, "The addition of Allegiant Air to the Charlotte County Airport will bring much-needed jobs to our community and will add national exposure for our real estate market, business development, restaurants, hotels, and tourism." Gary Quill Airport Director stated, "We are very excited to be in the Allegiant Family." The new flights to Greenville/Spartanburg will operate twice weekly, with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Charlotte County Airport at 4:25 p.m. arriving in Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport at 6:05 p.m. Flights leaving Greenville/Spartanburg will depart at 2:05 p.m. arriving at Charlotte County Airport at 3:45 p.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route. The new flights to Knoxville will operate twice weekly, with service Monday and Friday. Flights will depart Charlotte County Airport at 7 p.m. arriving in McGhee Tyson Airport at 8:50 p.m. Flights leaving Knoxville will depart at 4:30 p.m. arriving at Charlotte County Airport at 6:20 p.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route. The company commented that market research and input from local community leaders indicate the Southwest Florida Coast area and the Knoxville and Greenville/Spartanburg markets will all welcome the value and convenience of flying nonstop to/from Charlotte County Airport as an alternative to long drives and connecting flights through congested airports. Allegiant’s $59* one-way introductory fare to/from Greenville/Spartanburg and the $69* one-way fares to/from Knoxville are limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Dec. 24, 2008 for complete travel by April 30, 2009. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares to Greenville/Spartanburg start as low as $79 one-way. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares to Knoxville start as low as $89 one-way. 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. About the offer: *Seats are limited and fares are not available on all flights. All fares are one-way. Must be purchased by Dec. 24, 2008 for travel to be completed by April 30, 2009. Offer not available: April 5-20, 2009. 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 on allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $11.50 per traveling customer, plus $10 per segment, will be applied when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. 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 person, per segment will apply for the first two bags checked. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. 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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