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August 29, 2007

BILLINGS SCORES A HOLE-IN-ONE! ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM BILLINGS TO PHOENIX FOR $69*

(Billings, Mont.)--- Billings, Mont. lands another hole-in-one with Allegiant Air as the low-cost airline announces it will offer nonstop service to Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. from Billings beginning Nov.16. The carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to Arizona with introductory fares as low as $69* each way.

"We are extremely pleased to again expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service to the Billings community," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., president, CEO of Allegiant Air said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only scheduled service between Billings and Arizona."

The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will launch the new scheduled service from the Billings Logan International Airport to Williams Gateway Airport with two flights weekly. With service Monday and Friday, flights will depart Billings at 9:50 a.m. arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 12:05 p.m. Flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa will depart at 7 a.m. arriving in Billings at 9:15 a.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant inaugurated service to Las Vegas March 31, 2006.

With breathtaking scenery, endless sun, unmatched resorts and miles of world-class golf courses, Phoenix-Mesa is a gateway to all that Arizona has to offer, including the Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, Tempe and Sedona. Not only is the area considered "The Golf Capital of the World," but the "Resort Capital of the World" with numerous four and five-diamond resorts. These premier resort communities feature shopping, dining, spa, activities and luxury accommodations for the perfect getaway to Arizona's unique Southwestern hospitality.

"The addition of direct service to one of our top five passenger destinations is fantastic news for Billings," said Tom Binford, Billings Logan International Airport Director of Aviation and Transit. "Allegiant Air's exceptional service to Las Vegas has performed well and we anticipate the Phoenix-Mesa service will be equally popular with our customers. Allegiant Air is a great airline and clearly understands what the leisure passenger desires. Low fares and nonstop service to world class destinations. We appreciate their confidence in our growing market and look forward to working with them to make this new service a success."

The airline commented market research and input from local community leaders indicate the Billings community will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Phoenix-Mesa as an alternative to connecting flights and long drives to other airports. Allegiant will utilize 130-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.

Allegiant will partner with more than 20 resorts in Arizona, including hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Sedona and air/hotel packages are available for as low as $285*. (Price is per person, based on three-night hotel stay at the Days Inn Scottsdale Fashion Square Resort, double occupancy and reflects a Friday arrival. Travel must be completed by Dec. 31, 2007.) The company will provide low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

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.

Allegiant's $69* one-way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Sept. 29, 2007, for travel through Feb. 10, 2008. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $89 one-way.

About the offer: *All fares are limited, one-way and are non-refundable. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.40 per segment. A checked baggage fee will apply per bag, per segment. A convenience fee of $8.50 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 extremely limited and subject to availability. Restrictions apply. Offer not available Dec. 20-31, 2007; Jan. 1-7, 2008.

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.