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August 1, 2007

ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEXT NEW BASE IN FORT LAUDERDALE: Airline to Launch Low-Cost Service Nov. 14

(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)--- Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it will establish a new base in the world-class, leisure destination of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with low-fare, nonstop jet service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport beginning Nov. 14.

Flying to/from America's "favorite" small cities, Allegiant plans to launch the new service from 12 markets, 11 of which are already served by the low-fare carrier. The first route will be announced and available for purchase Aug. 9. The remaining 11 routes will all be announced before the end of the year. A clock on the company's website will provide a count down to each new city announcement and can be viewed at www.allegiantair.com.

"We're extremely pleased to add sunny Fort Lauderdale to our growing roster of world-class vacation destinations," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant Travel Company president and CEO, said. "This is an exciting new market for our airline and our customers. We look forward to a successful relationship between Broward County, community leaders, area resorts and Allegiant."

"We welcome Allegiant Air to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport," said Broward County Commissioner and Airport Liaison Stacy Ritter. "Tourism drives our economy. Quality, value added air service benefits both our residents and our visitors. We are a destination airport, and we look forward to a long lasting relationship with Allegiant."

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, President & CEO, Nicki E. Grossman says she is excited about Allegiant's new service, "Our tourism industry is anxious to offer our SUNsational Service to arrivals on Allegiant's Sunshine flights."

The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will base 150-seat MD-80 series jet aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport by the end of 2007. Fort Lauderdale will serve as the fifth base at a world-class, leisure destination for the Las Vegas-based airline, which also serves McCarran

International Airport (Las Vegas), Orlando Sanford International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Starting Oct. 25, the carrier will also begin service to Phoenix, Ariz. from 13 cities through the Williams Gateway Airport.

Allegiant Air currently provides low-cost scheduled service to more than 50 cities across the U.S., with 42 routes from Las Vegas, 26 routes from Orlando and 14 routes to the Tampa Bay area. In addition to its scheduled service, the airline also operates charter service throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

As a full-service travel company, Allegiant provides even greater savings to customers by offering complete, low-cost vacation packages. Allegiant will partner with more than 20 area hotels, including hotels in the Fort Lauderdale, Miami/South Beach, Palm Beach and The Keys areas. The company will provide low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Beginning Aug. 9, reservations to/from Fort Lauderdale 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., Phoenix, Ariz., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Orlando, Fla. and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, 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