Allegiant Announces New, Nonstop Air Service Between Fort Collins-Loveland and Phoenix-Mesa With Introductory $29.99* Fares

LOVELAND, Colo., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) and its subsidiary low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, today announced new, nonstop jet service between Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz., and Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., will begin October 8.  The low-cost carrier, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Fort Collins-Loveland residents with fares as low as $29.99* one-way.

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"We're pleased to bring another affordable and convenient way for our customers to get away," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant President, said. "We began serving the Fort Collins-Loveland community in 2003 with nonstop flights to Las Vegas and we look forward to offering even more travel value with our new, low-cost flights to Phoenix-Mesa and the many hotel deals we offer in the destination."

"New air service on Allegiant Air to the Phoenix-Mesa area is a tremendous step in the continuing push to enhance air travel opportunities for the people of Northern Colorado," Keith Reester, City of Loveland public works director, said.  "This also continues to build the financial self sufficiency of the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport.  We believe this new nonstop, low-cost service will be very popular."

The new flights will operate two times weekly between Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (FNL) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) with service Monday and Friday.  Flights will depart Fort Collins-Loveland at 11:10 a.m. arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 12:05 p.m. Flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa will depart at 7:40 a.m. arriving in Fort Collins-Loveland at 10:30 a.m. (all flight times are local).  

The airline commented market research and input from local community leaders indicate the Fort Collins-Loveland community will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Phoenix-Mesa. Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.  Allegiant Air began nonstop service to Las Vegas July 31, 2003.

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.

Allegiant is more than an airline, it is a full-service travel company that offers great value to its customers through its hotel, car rental and entertainment packages.  The company partners with more than 40 of Arizona's most exciting hotel properties, including: Arizona Biltmore, Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Arizona Golf Resort, Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and the Phoenician.  The company also provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant's $29.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Sept. 1, 2010, and is valid for travel between Oct. 8, 2010, through Jan. 31, 2011. Introductory fares are not available on all flights. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $49.99 one-way.  Reservations can be made on the airline's website at www.allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.

About the $29.99* one-way fare:

*Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Sept. 1, 2010 for travel completed by Jan. 31, 2011.  Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.70 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14.99 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiant.com. A convenience fee of $14.99 per passenger, plus $14.99 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit www.allegiant.com. When purchased at the time of booking, a checked bag fee of $14.99-$29.99 per bag will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $35 per checked bag, per person, per segment will apply for the first two bags checked. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.

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 Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix-Mesa, 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

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