BISMARCK DOUBLES DOWN ON LAS VEGAS: ALLEGIANT AIR ADDS NEW WEEKLY FLIGHTS WITH INTRODUCTORY $79* FARE

(Bismarck, N.D.)-- In response to the strong demands of the Bismarck, N.D. market, the low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, LLC today announced that it will double the number of nonstop flights to Las Vegas each week. To kick off the new four-day-a-week schedule, Allegiant will offer a limited time $79* one-way fare when booked at www.allegiantair.com. The expanded schedule begins Nov. 9 (just in time for National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 2-11) and will run through April 15, 2006.

“Bismarck’s response to our brand of low-fare, nonstop, all-jet service has exceeded our expectations Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. “We are pleased to announce the addition of two more weekly flights that will help twice as many customers get to the fun and excitement of Las Vegas. We are confident that this new schedule will have great appeal.”
Allegiant recently marked its one year anniversary in Bismarck having initiated service May 3, 2004. Beginning Nov. 9 the schedule will expand from service Monday and Friday to a four-day-a-week schedule with flights Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Flights depart the Bismarck Airport at 12:15 p.m. arriving at McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) at 1:05 p.m. Flights leaving Las Vegas depart at 7:00 a.m. arriving in Bismarck at 11:30 a.m. (all flight times are local).

“It’s gratifying to see a demand driven service expansion,” Greg Haug, Airport Manager for the Bismarck Airport said. “The additional flights will make it even easier to plan your travel starting in November.”

Allegiant’s $79* one-way introductory fare is limited and must be purchased by July 31, 2005. The offer is valid for travel by Jan. 31, 2006. To take advantage of this expanded service, reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com, through the airline’s Reservations and Information Center at 800-432-3810 or through professional travel agents.

*All fares are one-way, require a seven-day advanced purchase and are non-refundable. Fares do not include PFC, segment tax or September 11 security fee of up to $10.20 per segment. Travel purchased at an Allegiant Air ticket counter or through Allegiant Air call centers will cost an additional $4.00 per segment. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Fares have limited availability Sept. 2, 3 and 5; and are not available on the following black out dates: Nov. 23, 25, 26 and 28; Dec. 2, 3, 10, 12 and 23 through 31; and Jan. 1 through 5, 2006.

The carrier utilizes a full-size, 150-seat MD-80 jet aircraft on the route. In addition to the strong demand in its first year of service, the company’s market research and input from local community leaders, indicated that the Bismarck community will welcome the expanded flight options and low fares to Las Vegas as an alternative to connecting flights or long drives to other airports.

Allegiant Air also features complete air and hotel vacation packages through the company’s vacation division, Allegiant Vacations. Packages are available with 30 of Las Vegas’ most exciting hotel properties, including the Wynn, Caesars, Bellagio, Venetian, Paris, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, Mirage, Golden Nugget, Excalibur, Tropicana, Bally’s, Flamingo, Four Queens, Riviera, Frontier, Luxor, Circus Circus, Imperial Palace, Hotel San Remo, Gold Coast, Boardwalk, Westin Casuarina, Stardust, Orleans and Plaza.

About the Company
Allegiant Air, LLC is an all-jet, low-fare, low-cost passenger airline dedicated to providing a new way to fly. At Allegiant, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way and a Saturday night stay is never required. With a focus on leisure travel, the company emphasizes low-costs, innovation and leisure traffic to world-class destinations currently Las Vegas, Nev. and Orlando, Fla. The company provides its customers additional value through its Allegiant Vacations division, which maintains significant hotel partnerships in both Las Vegas and Orlando. Allegiant currently provides nonstop scheduled service from 21 U.S. markets to the Las Vegas destination and to the Orlando destination from four U.S. markets. In addition to its scheduled service, the airline also operates charter service throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The carrier’s charter customers include Harrah’s Entertainment, U.S. Forest Service, collegiate athletic organizations, film production companies and corporations. Allegiant’s fleet includes 14 MD80 series jet aircraft, all fitted with comfortable leather seats and spacious overhead luggage bins. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., Allegiant is a privately owned airline founded in 1997.