ALLEGIANT AIR TAKES CENTRAL KENTUCKY CLOSER TO THE MAGIC OF ORLANDO
Low-Cost Airline Announces Move To
Orlando International Airport:
Celebrates With Introductory $57.99* Fares

December 1, 2009 – Central Kentucky residents will soon arrive closer to the magic of Orlando, as low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, today announces it will move its low-cost, nonstop, jet service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning Feb. 1, 2010.  Previously, the carrier provided nonstop service from Lexington, Ky. to Orlando via the Orlando-Sanford International Airport. The low-fare carrier will celebrate the convenient new service with introductory fares as low as $57.99* each way, when purchased at an Allegiant Air airport ticket counter.

Robert Ashcroft, vice president of planning for Allegiant Air, said, “Moving service from Orlando-Sanford to Orlando International accomplishes two things for Allegiant.  First, it allows us to be responsive to the many Central Kentucky travelers who prefer the proximity of Orlando International to the most prominent attractions in the Orlando area, including, most obviously, Walt Disney World.  Second, it improves our position relative to competitors with service to Orlando International.”

The flights will operate four times weekly between Blue Grass Airport and Orlando International Airport with service Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.  Beginning Feb. 1, flights will depart Lexington at 4:45 p.m. arriving in Orlando at 6:35 p.m.  Flights will depart Orlando at 2:10 p.m. arriving in Lexington at 4:05 p.m. (all flight times are local).  Allegiant Air also provides nonstop service from Lexington to the Tampa Bay, Fla. area.

“This is a great change that will offer the Allegiant passengers a more convenient access to one of our most popular destinations,” Eric Frankl, executive director of Blue Grass Airport, said.

With plenty of shopping, dining, outdoor activities and entertainment, Orlando offers vacationers the perfect getaway.  Located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando is home to the world’s most exciting theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld.  Orlando’s famousInternational Drive is more than 10 miles long and features more than 100 hotels, 450 stores, several attractions and two major outlet malls.  Orlando is also home to more than 175 golf courses, many of which were designed by pro golfers such as Greg Norman, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. 

More than an airline, Allegiant offers low-cost hotel packages with more than 60 resorts in the greater Orlando area, including properties located within minutes of popular theme parks.  Partner properties include:  Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney Resort, Regal Sun Resort, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, Holiday Inn Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, Renaissance Orlando Resort and SeaWorld and Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld.  Air/hotel packages are available for as low as $171.98**. (Price is per person, based on a two-night hotel stay at the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, double occupancy and reflects a Monday, Wednesday or Friday arrival and a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday departure.) The company also provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant’s $57.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Dec. 16, 2009 and is valid for travel through May 31, 2010. Introductory fares are not available on all flights.After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $77.99 one-way. 

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 $57.99* one-way fare:
*Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Dec. 16, 2009 for travel completed by May 31, 2010. Offer not available Dec. 22-31, 2009, Jan. 1-4, 2010, Feb. 12-15, 2010, March 31, 2010, April 1-2, 11-12 and 18, 2010. Seven-day advance purchase required. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.60 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger, plus $10 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. When purchased at the time of booking, a first checked bag fee of $15-$20 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25 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.

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