Allegiant announces nonstop, low-cost travel service between Saginaw and Orlando

Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) today announces new, nonstop jet service between Saginaw, Mich., and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), will begin Nov. 3. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Saginaw Valley area residents with fares as low as $59.99* one way.

"We're pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to Saginaw," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. "We are confident the Saginaw community and the entire Tri-Cities region of Michigan will appreciate flying nonstop to Orlando and take advantage of the great deals we offer on hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets."

Seats will go on sale at 6 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at www.allegiant.com.

The new flights will operate four times weekly between MBS International Airport (MBS) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Saginaw at 11:25 a.m. arriving in Orlando-Sanford at 1:55 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando-Sanford will depart at 8:10 a.m. arriving in Saginaw at 10:45 a.m. (all flight times are local).

With plenty of shopping, dining, outdoor activities and entertainment, Orlando offers vacationers the perfect getaway. Located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando is home to the world's most exciting theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Orlando's famous International Drive is more than 10 miles long and features more than 100 hotels, 450 stores, several attractions and two major outlet malls. Orlando is also home to more than 175 golf courses, many of which were designed by pro golfers such as Greg Norman, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Allegiant's $59.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Sept. 7, 2011, and is valid for travel between Nov. 3, 2011, and Feb. 14, 2012. Introductory fares are not available on all flights.

Reservations can be made on the airline's website at www.allegiantair.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.