(Marion, Ill.) — What happens in Vegas, may stay in Vegas, but it will soon start in Marion, Ill. as Allegiant Air today announces new nonstop jet-service to Las Vegas, Nev. beginning Feb. 1, 2008. To kick off the new service, the Las Vegas-based, low-fare airline is offering limited introductory fares as low as $79* one-way.

“We are extremely pleased to expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service within the Southern Illinois communities,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only full-size jet service between Marion and Las Vegas.”

The addition of Marion service will be Allegiant Air’s sixth market in the state of Illinois. No other air carrier currently provides schedule service to more cities in the state than Allegiant. The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat MD-80 jet aircraft on the route. The airline said its market research and input from local community leaders indicate the Southern Illinois communities will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Las Vegas as an alternative to connecting flights or long drives to other airports. The new flights will operate twice weekly between Williamson County Regional Airport (Marion) and McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), with service Monday and Friday. Beginning Feb. 1, flights will depart Marion at 1:25 p.m. arriving in Las Vegas at 2:55 p.m. Flights leaving Las Vegas will depart at 7:25 a.m. arriving in Marion at 12:45 p.m. (all flight times are local).

"This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate the potential that exists for air service in our region,” Doug Kimmel, Airport Manager for Williamson County Regional Airport, said. “In that regard, we are committed to working with Allegiant Air to make their operation here a success."

Through its Allegiant Vacations program, the company also offers complete air and hotel vacation packages to Las Vegas for as low as $262* per person for four nights, roundtrip (based on double-occupancy, stay at the Plaza Hotel & Casino and a Monday departure/Friday return.) Allegiant Vacations offers low-cost packages with more than 40 of 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.

Allegiant’s $79* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Nov. 17, 2007 and is valid for travel through May 15, 2008. Introductory fares are not available on all flights. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $99 one-way.

*Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. All fares one-way and are non-refundable. Fares do not include PFC, segment tax or September 11 security fee of up to $10.40 per segment. Travel purchased through Allegiant Air call centers will cost an additional $5.00 per segment. A checked baggage fee will apply per bag, per segment. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Offer not available Feb. 15-18 and March 20-24, 30-31, 2008.

Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com, through the airline’s Reservations and Information Center at 702-505-8888 or through 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, 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.