(Rapid City, S.D.) -What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but over the last two years it has started in Rapid City, S.D. as Allegiant Air, LLC, marks the two-year anniversary of nonstop, jet-service to Las Vegas, Nev.

The Las Vegas-based airline inaugurated service from Rapid City Regional Airport to McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) July 6, 2005.

"We are very pleased with the performance of the Rapid City community over the last two years," said Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline's president and CEO. "We look forward to a continued successful relationship between Allegiant, Rapid City Regional Airport, the local communities, travel agents and all of our customers."

In the past year, Allegiant Air has carried more than 28,000 customers to and from Las Vegas. Allegiant has lowered the average fare paid by Rapid City customers more than 30 percent. The low-cost airline has saved customers more than $1 million by bringing everyday low-fares to the Black Hills community.

Through its Allegiant Vacations program, the company offers low-cost packages with Las Vegas' most exciting hotel properties including; Wynn, Bellagio, Venetian, Paris, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Caesars, Palms, Monte Carlo, Mirage, Excalibur, New York New York, Red Rock, Tropicana, Rio All-Suite, Bally's, Las Vegas Club, Flamingo, Riviera, Luxor, Terrible's, Circus Circus, Hooter's, Imperial Palace, Harrah's, Treasure Island, Gold Coast, Westin Casuarina, Golden Nugget, Planet Hollywood, South Point, Four Queens, Plaza and Orleans.

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 Company
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Nev, 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. ALGT/G