Allegiant announces nonstop, low-cost travel service between Stockton and Palm Springs

Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between Stockton, Calif., and Palm Springs, Calif., will begin Oct. 28. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Stockton residents with fares as low as $39.99* one way.

"We're pleased to bring yet another affordable and convenient way for our customers to get away," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant president, said. "In 2006, we began serving San Joaquin Valley residents by offering nonstop flights to Las Vegas. We look forward to offering even more low-cost service to the community with our new flights to Palm Springs."

"Allegiant's expanded service is great for our community and I hope this is the first of many more announcements," Carlos Villapudua, chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, said.

The new flights will operate two times weekly between Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) with service Monday and Friday. On Mondays, flights will depart Stockton at 10:15 a.m. arriving in Palm Springs at 11:30 a.m. Flights leaving Palm Springs will depart at 12:15 p.m. arriving in Stockton at 1:35 p.m.. On Fridays, flights will depart Stockton at 4:10 p.m. arriving in Palm Springs at 5:25 p.m. Flights leaving Palm Springs will depart at 6:10 p.m. arriving in Stockton at 7:30 p.m. (all flight times are local). The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat MD-80 jet aircraft on the route. Allegiant began low-cost, nonstop service to Las Vegas from Stockton on June 16, 2006.

As the western gateway of the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs draws visitors from all over the world with its beautiful landscape, rich culture, fine restaurants, spectacular resorts and outstanding attractions. Palm Springs offers visitors the culture, sophistication, and opportunity usually reserved for large metropolitan areas.

Allegiant's $39.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Sept. 5, 2011, and is valid for travel between Oct. 28, 2011, and Feb. 14, 2012. Introductory fares are not available on all flights.

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. Allegiant guarantees the lowest price on air and hotel vacation packages through the company's Low-Price Pledge. If the customer finds an air and hotel package for less, Allegiant will credit the difference for use on a future booking. Allegiant is also rewarding customers who book an air and hotel package through the company with an instant $20 savings on roundtrip airfare, making it even more affordable to book an air and hotel package.