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August 29, 2007

HUNTINGTON, GET READY TO SOAK UP THE FUN IN SUNNY SOUTH FLORIDA! ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM HUNTINGTON TO FORT LAUDERDALE FOR $69*

(Huntington, W.V.)--- Huntington, W.V. residents will soon have yet another way to get to the sun as Allegiant Air, LLC announces new, nonstop jet service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from the Tri-State Airport beginning Nov. 16. The low-fare carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to sunny South Florida 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 Tri-State communities," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., president, CEO and Chairman for Allegiant said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we celebrate yet another way to get to the sun of Florida and launch the only scheduled service between Huntington and Fort Lauderdale."

The new flights will operate two times weekly, with service Monday and Friday. Flights will depart the Tri-State Airport at 9:50 a.m. arriving in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 12:10 p.m. Flights leaving Fort Lauderdale will depart at 7 a.m. arriving in Huntington at 9:15 a.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant inaugurated service to Orlando Nov. 3, 2006.

Fort Lauderdale offers the ultimate escape to sunny South Florida, with miles of blue waterways, soft golden sand and gentle ocean breezes. Located in the center of South Florida's Gold Coast, 40 miles from Palm Beach and 25 miles from Miami, Fort Lauderdale stretches from Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach in the north to Hollywood and Hallandale Beach in the south. The area offers 300 miles of navigable inland waterways and 44,000 resident yachts, making it recognized as the "Yachting Capital of the World" and the "Venice of America." From the Blue Wave beaches, to the yacht-filled waterways, to the exotic Everglades, every visit is a fresh taste of paradise.

"On Nov. 16, Allegiant Air will implement nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale. With more options to choose from, flying to Florida out of Tri-State Airport has never been more convenient," said James H. Booton, President, Tri-State Airport Authority. "As reflected in our high load factors on Allegiant Air, travelers have responded to more competitive fares and nonstop jet service at Tri-State Airport rather than drive to alternate airports. Allegiant again shows confidence in the Tri-State Area, and knows it's up to the community to show support of the new service to Southern Florida. Customer service is a high priority of Allegiant Air, and our local Allegiant employees work hard to see that every passenger has a pleasant experience in our airport."

The airline commented market research and input from local community leaders indicate Tri-State communities will welcome the new nonstop flights and low-fares to South Florida as an alternative to connecting flights and long drives to other airports. Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.

As a full-service travel company, Allegiant provides even greater savings to customers by offering complete, low-cost vacation packages. Complete vacation packages in South Florida are available with more than 20 area resorts, including hotels in the Fort Lauderdale, Miami/South Beach, Palm Beach and The Keys and with air/hotel packages as low as $294*. (Price is per person, based on three-night hotel stay at the Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port Fort Lauderdale, double occupancy and reflects a Friday arrival. Price valid until 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.