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March 3, 2009 (A) ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW, NONSTOP SERVICE FROM MYRTLE BEACH LOW-COST AIRLINE CELEBRATES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $39* ONE-WAY MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – 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 Myrtle Beach International Airport to two Allegiant-served markets. The company announced low-cost flights to Huntington, W.V. will begin April 30 and the second city, to be announced tomorrow, will begin May 3. The airline will celebrate the convenient new service to the Tri-State with introductory fares as low as $39* one-way. "We're extremely pleased to add Myrtle Beach 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 with Myrtle Beach community leaders, Horry County Department of Airports, the local communities and all of our customers." The new flights to Huntington will operate twice weekly, with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Myrtle Beach International Airport at 1:10 p.m. arriving in Tri-State Airport at 2:30 p.m. Flights leaving Huntington will depart at 9:30 a.m. arriving in Myrtle Beach at 10:50 a.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route. "We look forward to working with Allegiant Air to provide affordable air service from Huntington, West Virginia to Myrtle Beach," said Bill Golden, president of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. "This is a great opportunity for Myrtle Beach, as a destination, as we will start with summer service to and from Huntington and grow from there. The West Virginia market is one of our most popular markets and we are excited to provide a quicker travel method for golfers to get to Myrtle Beach and get out on the golf courses." "The flight from Huntington to Myrtle Beach will connect two great destinations." Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, said. "Airlines continue to see the value of adding service to West Virginia, and I know this flight will be a success. Access to Myrtle Beach will also promote tourism and economic development in the state. I commend Allegiant Air for choosing Huntington, and I commend the community for making existing air service so successful." "We're excited to see Allegiant add air service to Myrtle Beach," said Brad Dean, president and CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. "Allegiant specializes in package offers, which is a good fit for our destination. Travel packages are a powerful incentive with Myrtle Beach visitors." The company commented that market research and input from local community leaders indicate Myrtle Beach and the Huntington markets will welcome the value and convenience of flying nonstop to/from Myrtle Beach International Airport as an alternative to long drives and connecting flights through congested airports. Allegiant's $39* one-way introductory fare to/from Huntington are limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by March 28, 2009 for complete travel by Sept. 30, 2009. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares to Huntington start as low as $59 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 March 28, 2009 for travel to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Offer not available: May 22-25, 2009 and July 2-6, 2009. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.60 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $13.50 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $13.50 per passenger, plus $10 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call center. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. When purchased at time of booking, a fee of $15 for first checked bag and $25 for second checked bag will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second checked bag per person, per segment will apply. In all cases additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. 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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