The Magic Valley Hits the Jackpot!

TWIN FALLS, Idaho, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Low-cost airline Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), today announces new, nonstop jet service between Twin Falls, Idaho and Las Vegas will begin June 17. Known for its exceptional travel deals, the company will introduce the new service to Magic Valley residents with fares as low as $29.99* one-way. Today only, the airline is also offering an extremely limited number of fares as low as $9.99** one-way to/from Las Vegas.  

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"We're pleased to expand Allegiant's unique brand of affordable and convenient, all-jet service to the Magic Valley," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant chairman and chief executive officer, said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only nonstop service between Twin Falls and Las Vegas."

"We're excited to be getting low-fare service, at Magic Valley Regional Airport to a destination resort like Las Vegas," George Urie, chairman of the Twin Falls County Commission, said. "This service will make traveling to Las Vegas more convenient and affordable for Magic Valley residents."

"We are thrilled to welcome Allegiant Air to Twin Falls," Mayor Don Hall said. "Travelers from throughout the Magic Valley have longed for low-cost service to Las Vegas for a very long time, and now Allegiant has answered that call. Las Vegas, here we come!"

The new flights will operate two times weekly between Magic Valley Regional Airport and McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), with service Friday and Monday. Beginning June 21, flights will depart Twin Falls at 8:50 p.m. arriving in Las Vegas at 9:15 p.m. Flights leaving Las Vegas will depart at 5:45 p.m. arriving in Twin Falls at 8:10 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 Magic Valley residents 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 50 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 May 19, 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 $39.99 one-way. Reservations can be made on the airline's website at www.allegiant.com, through the airline's Reservations and Information Center at 702-505-8888 or through professional travel agents.

About the $29.99* one-way fare:

*Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by May 19, 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 allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $14.99 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. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit www.allegiant.com. When purchased at the time of booking, a first checked bag fee of $15-$25 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25-$30 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. A segment is one take-off and one landing. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Offer not available Nov. 24-29, 2010, Dec. 20-31, 2010 and Jan. 1-3, 2011.

About the $9.99 ** one-way fares:

**Seats are extremely limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by April 26, 2010 by 11:59 p.m. PDT. 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 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiant.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-$25 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25-$30 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. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit www.allegiant.com. Offer not available Nov. 24-29, 2010, Dec. 20-31, 2010 and Jan. 1-3, 2011.

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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