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October 17, 2006

ALLEGIANT AIR BRINGS MORE SUNSHINE FUN TO ROCKFORD

(Rockford, Ill.) -Allegiant Air, LLC is making it even easier to get away to the fun and sun of Orlando, Fla. from Rockford, Ill. with flights nearly every day of the week. Beginning Feb. 7, 2007, the airline will offer seasonal six-day-a-week service to Orlando-Sanford with flights Sunday through Friday.

"We are very pleased with the continued performance of the Chicagoland market," said Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline's president and CEO. "This expansion in service will help more Rockford area customers get to the fun and sun of Orlando. We are confident this schedule will have great appeal."

Beginning Feb. 7, 2007, Allegiant Air will add Tuesday and Wednesday flights for a total of six flights weekly. This is the third addition of nonstop flights to Orlando this year. Allegiant began the nonstop service from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport Dec. 15, 2005. The airline began service to Las Vegas Nov. 3, 2005 and will inaugurate service to the Tampa Bay area Nov. 16.

"The Rock River Valley is excited about the additional flight options on Allegiant Air to Orland Sanford International Airport," stated Derek Martin, Deputy Director. "Allegiant Air continues to provide quality service to meet the demand of the leisure travelers of the regional community."

Reservations can be made on the airline's website www.allegiantair.com, through an Allegiant Air ticket counter, the airline's Reservations and Information Center at 702-505-8888 or through professional travel agents.

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 21 of Orlando's most exciting hotel properties and 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 hotel, car and amusement park tickets for additional savings. Amusement park tickets available include Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios.

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.