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September 27, 2006

SPRINGFIELD CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF FUN IN THE SUN
AIRLINE OFFERS $99* FARES TO ORLANDO

(Springfield, Mo.) --Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, celebrates the one-year anniversary of nonstop, jet-service Oct. 5 to the fun n' sun of Orlando, Fla. from Springfield, Mo. To celebrate the anniversary, the low-cost airline is offering a $99* one-way fare to the Sunshine State.

The Las Vegas-based airline inaugurated service from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport Oct. 5, 2005.

Allegiant Air will complete its first year of service achieving several milestones. Since Oct. 5, 2005, Allegiant has carried more than 22,000 customers to and from Orlando. Since initiating service, Allegiant has lowered the average fare paid by Springfield-Branson area customers more than 35 percent. The low-cost airline has saved customers over $1.3 million by bringing everyday low-fares to the Springfield region. The carrier inaugurated nonstop service to Las Vegas, Nev. April 21, 2005. Allegiant recently announced nonstop service to the Tampa Bay area beginning Dec. 13.

"We are pleased to celebrate our one year anniversary of nonstop service to Orlando," said Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline's president and CEO. "We look forward to a continued successful relationship between Allegiant, Springfield-Branson National Airport, the local communities, travel agents and all of our customers."

Allegiant offers low-cost packages with 21 of Orlando's most exciting hotel properties including three in Daytona Beach. Partner properties include The Swan, The Dolphin, The Hilton in Lake Buena Vista and the

Radisson Parkway. Low-cost packages are available to include not only air and hotel, but Alamo car rentals and amusement park tickets for additional savings.

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.

To take advantage of this special offer, reservations must be made by Oct. 28, 2006. Reservations may be made through the company's website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline's Reservations Center 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.

Disclaimer The $99* offer is available for a limited time and must be purchased by Oct. 28, 2006 for travel by Feb. 28, 2007. 10 day advance purchase required. All fares one-way and are non-refundable. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.30 per segment. A convenience fee of $7.50 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 $5.00 per segment. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Fares are non-refundable. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. Offer not available November 22-27; December 22-31; January 1-6; February 15-19 and February 25, 2007.

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 Las Vegas, Orlando and Tampa Bay Area. Allegiant currently provides nonstop scheduled service from 33 U.S. markets to Las Vegas and from 19 U.S. markets to the Orlando destination. The company will soon also begin service from 12 cities to the Tampa Bay area. 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 25 MD80 series jet aircraft, all fitted with comfortable leather seats. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., Allegiant is a privately owned airline founded in 1997