FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 9, 2008
GET AWAY TO TAMPA BAY!
HUNTINGTON RESIDENTS GET AWAY WITH ALLEGIANT AIR
AIRLINE CELEBRATES FIRST FLIGHT WITH SPECIAL $59* ONE-WAY OFFER
(Huntington, W.V.) – Huntington, W.V. residents now have a way to get away to the beaches of the sunny Tampa Bay area as low-fare airline, Allegiant Air kicks off the only nonstop service from Huntington Tri-State Airport to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. To celebrate, the low-cost airline is offering a special $59* one-way limited-time fare to the Tampa Bay area.
“We are extremely pleased to offer the Tri-State communities another Florida vacation destination,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only low-cost, nonstop service between Huntington and the Tampa Bay area.”
The new flights operate two times weekly, with service Tuesday and Saturday. Flights depart Tri-State Airport at 9:40 a.m. arriving in St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport at 11:45 a.m. Flights leaving St. Petersburg-Clearwater depart at 7 a.m. arriving in Huntington at 9:05 a.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant Air began nonstop, low-cost service to Orlando Nov. 3, 2006 and flights to Fort Lauderdale Nov. 16, 2007.
“Allegiant Air has been a great addition to Tri-State Airport, and our area travelers have whole-heartedly supported the nonstop, low-fare service to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale,” stated Larry Salyers, Airport Director. “The Tampa Bay area is one of our most popular destinations, so we anticipate the same enthusiasm for this service, as well. We are thrilled that Allegiant continues to recognize our market’s potential.”
The $59* sale fares are available for a limited time and must be purchased by Feb. 23, 2008 at an Allegiant airport ticket counter for travel completed by July 31, 2008. Reservations may be made through the company’s website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline’s Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.
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.
The airline said its strong demand from current customers and input from local community leaders indicates the Tri-State area will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to the Tampa Bay area. The new St. Petersburg-Clearwater service will offer the community low-cost alternative to connecting flights and long drives.
The Allegiant Vacations division of the company will allow customers to double their sunshine fun with complete vacation packages at some of the area’s premier resorts, including Alden Beach Resort, Belleview Biltmore, Don CeSar, Hilton Clearwater Beach, Innisbrook Beach Resort, Mariott Suites on Sand Key and Sheraton Sand Key. Low-cost packages are available to include not only air and hotel, but car rentals for additional savings.
About the offer:
*The $59* fares are limited, one-way and are non-refundable. 7-day advance purchase required. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.50 per segment. A convenience fee of $9.50 per traveling customer will be applied when booked at www.allegiantair.com or through an Allegiant Air call center. Travel purchased through an Allegiant Air call center will cost an additional $10.00 per segment. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Fares are non- refundable. Seats are limited and subject to availability. Restrictions apply. Offer not available Feb. 15-18, 2008 and March 20-24, 30, 31, 2008.
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, Nev., Phoenix, Ariz., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 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.
