Allegiant announces nonstop, low-cost travel service between Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa

Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between Las Vegas, Nev., andMesa, Ariz., will begin Nov. 17. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service toLas Vegas residents with fares as low as$29.99*one way.

"We are excited to offer new service between thePhoenix Mesa Gateway AirportandLas Vegas,"Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant President, said. "The Phoenix Mesa community has long been asking for this service and we answered with low fares and great deals on hotels, car rentals and show tickets."

"New air service announcements are always exciting for McCarran," saidClark County AviationDirectorRandall H. Walker. "Just as Las Vegans can enjoy this new service, we're thrilled that Allegiant is givingMesaresidents another option for accessing one of the world's most exciting travel destinations."

The new flights will operate six times weekly betweenMcCarran International Airport(LAS) andPhoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport(IWA), with service Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On Mondays, flights will departLas Vegasat2:15 p.m.arriving inMesaat4:25 p.m.Flights leavingMesawill depart at1:25 p.m.arriving inLas Vegasat1:35 p.m.On Thursdays, flights will departLas Vegasat2:50 p.m.arriving inMesaat5:00 p.m.Flights leavingMesawill depart at2:00 p.m.arriving inLas Vegasat2:10 p.m.On Fridays and Sundays, there will be two flights. The first flight will departLas Vegasat3:40 p.m.arriving inMesaat5:50 p.m.Flights leavingMesawill depart at2:50 p.m.arriving inLas Vegasat3:00 p.m.The second flight will departLas Vegasat7:20 p.m.arriving inMesaat9:30 p.m.Flights leavingMesawill depart at6:30 p.m.arriving inLas Vegasat6:40 p.m.(all flight times are local). The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat MD-80 jet aircraft on the route.

With breathtaking scenery, endless sun, unmatched resorts and miles of world-class golf courses,Phoenix-Mesais a gateway to all thatArizonahas to offer, including theGrand Canyon,Scottsdale,TempeandSedona. Not only is the area considered "The Golf Capitalof the World," but also the "Resort Capitalof the World," with numerous four- and five-diamond resorts. These premier resort communities feature shopping, dining, spa, activities and luxury accommodations for the perfect getaway toArizona'sunique Southwestern hospitality.

Allegiant is more than an airline, it is a full-service travel company that offers great value to its customers through its hotel and car rental packages. The company partners with more than 40 of Arizona'smost exciting hotel properties, including: Arizona Biltmore, Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Arizona Golf Resort, Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and the Phoenician. Allegiant provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant's$29.99*one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased byOct. 16, 2011, and is valid for travel betweenNov. 17, 2011, andFeb. 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'sLow-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.

About the$29.99*one-way fare:

Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Oct. 16, 2011, for travel by Feb. 14, 2012. Offer not available Nov. 18--Nov. 28, 2011and Dec. 24, 2011--Jan. 4, 2012. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11thsecurity fee of up to $10.70per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A fee of $14.99per segment will apply when purchased through Allegiant call centers. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit www.allegiant.com. When purchased at the time of booking, a checked bag fee of up to$9.99 per bag 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. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.$20 savings based on a two-night, air+hotel purchase; valid at select Allegiant hotels.