Pueblo Hits the Jackpot!

PUEBLO, Colo., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Low-cost airline Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), today announced new, nonstop jet service between Pueblo, Colo., and Las Vegas will begin October 7. The low-cost carrier, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Pueblo residents with fares as low as $29.99* one-way.

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"We're pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to Pueblo," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. "With our low-cost, nonstop flights to Las Vegas and hotel, rental car and show ticket packages we are confident that Pueblo residents will take advantage of the new service.  We look forward to a very successful partnership with the Pueblo Memorial Airport, community officials and our customers."

"Jim Carter and I, co-chairmen of the Allegiant Air project, are very excited and pleased that Allegiant has chosen Pueblo for its Las Vegas service," Dave Cardinal, Pueblo Airport Advisory Board co-chairman, said.  "Not only will this provide service to Pueblo but also to all of Southern Colorado. We are confident the Las Vegas service will be well received and very popular."

The new flights will operate two times weekly between the Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) and McCarran International Airport (LAS), with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Pueblo at 7:25 p.m. arriving in Las Vegas at 8:25 p.m. Flights leaving Las Vegas will depart at 3:55 p.m. arriving in Pueblo at 6:45 p.m. (all flight times are local).  

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 Pueblo, will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Las Vegas as an affordable and convenient alternative to connecting flights or long drives to other airports.  

The company offers low-cost packages with more than 40 of Las Vegas' most exciting hotel properties, including: Wynn Las Vegas, Bellagio, Venetian-Resort-Hotel-Casino, Paris Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Caesars Palace, Red Rock Casino-Resort-Spa, Golden Nugget Las Vegas, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, Four Queens Hotel & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino and many more.  

Allegiant's $29.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Aug. 25, 2010, and is valid for travel 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 Aug. 25, 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.

SOURCE Allegiant Air, LLC