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

Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) today announces new, nonstop jet service between Newport News, Va., and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), will begin Nov. 16. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Southeastern Virginia area residents with fares as low as $64.99* one way.

"We're pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to Newport News," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. "We are confident the Newport News-Williamsburg community and all of Southeastern Virginia will appreciate flying nonstop to Orlando and take advantage of the great deals we offer on hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets."

"We have been working with Allegiant Air to serve Southeastern Virginia for over a year now," stated Ken Spirito, Executive Director of Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. "We are extremely excited to welcome Allegiant Air to our community as a new business partner. Not only will Allegiant Air's low fares and great destinations be an asset to our community, we also see this as a way to expand our destination as well."

The new flights will operate four times weekly between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) with service Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Flights will depart Newport News at 3:30 p.m. arriving in Orlando-Sanford at 5:20 p.m. Flights leaving Orlando- Sanford will depart at 1:00 p.m. arriving in Newport News at 2:50 p.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 $64.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Sept. 7, 2011, and is valid for travel between Nov. 16, 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.