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For Immediate Release:

Allegiant Launches Tampa/St. Petersburg Service at Bangor International Airport

Bangor, Maine -- Nov 20, 2009

BANGOR RESIDENTS GET AWAY TO TAMPA BAY

WITH ALLEGIANT AIR!

AIRLINE CELEBRATES FIRST FLIGHT WITH SPECIAL $79.99* ONE-WAY FARE

BANGOR, Maine – Bangor, Maine residents now have a way to get away to the beaches of the sunny Tampa Bay, Fla. area as low-cost airline Allegiant Air kicks off the only nonstop service from Bangor International Airport to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.  To celebrate, Allegiant is offering a special $79.99* one-way fare to the Tampa Bay area.

“We are extremely pleased to offer the Bangor community yet another Florida vacation destination,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Travel Company CEO, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only low-cost, nonstop service between Bangor and the Tampa Bay area.”

The new flights operate twice weekly, with service Monday and Friday. Flights depart Bangor at 6 p.m. arriving in Tampa Bay at 9:40 p.m. Flights leaving Tampa Bay depart at 1:55 p.m. arriving in Bangor at 5:20 p.m. (all flight times are local).  Allegiant Air began nonstop service to Orlando Nov. 7, 2007.

“We are very excited about the new nonstop service from Bangor to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport offered by Allegiant Air,” Rebecca Hupp, airport director of Bangor International Airport, said. “The new service presents a tremendous opportunity for both inbound and outbound tourism for both communities. We look forward to working with the various stakeholder groups to ensure the success of this new route and to build upon the tremendous successes of Allegiant’s Orlando service.”

With an average 361 days of sunshine each year, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is considered the most popular vacation destination on Florida’s West Coast.  The area was named among the top beaches in the United States and is one of a few destinations to have received the “Blue Wave Award” from the Clean Beaches Council.  In addition to pristine beaches, visitors are within minutes of shopping, amazing golf courses and award-winning resort and dining experiences. 

Strong demand from current customers and input from local community leaders indicate the Bangor community will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to the Tampa Bay area.  The new Tampa Bay service offers the community low-cost alternative to connecting flights and long drives to other airports.

The company offers low-cost air and hotel packages with 20 area hotels in Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.  Partner properties include the Hyatt Regency Tampa Bay, Hilton Clearwater and Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.  The company also provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent A Car.

The $79.99* fare is available for a limited time and must be purchased by Dec. 2, 2009 for travel completed by March 1, 2010.  Reservations may be made through the company’s Web site at www.allegiantair.com, the airline’s Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.

About the $79.99* one-way fare:

*Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Dec. 2, 2009 for travel completed by March 1, 2010.  Seven day advance purchase is required. Offer not available Nov. 25-30, 2009, Dec. 22-31, 2009, Jan. 1-4, 2010 and Feb. 12-15, 2010. 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 www.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. A segment is one take-off and one landing. 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 Las Vegas, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Orlando, Fla., Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. and Los Angeles.  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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