Allegiant Celebrates Start of New Nonstop Service to Punta Gorda for Spring Training Season

02/12/2014

COMPANY OFFERS GRAND SLAM INTRODUCTORY ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $89*

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Feb. 12, 2014 - Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the start of convenient, nonstop jet service from Portsmouth to Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport, just in time for Spring Training travel. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will offer introductory fares as low as $89* one way.  

"We are proud to offer a grand slam of a deal to Punta Gorda for Portsmouth area baseball fans looking to watch their favorite major league team during Spring Training in Southwest Florida," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "Our nonstop, convenient and affordable flights to Punta Gorda make for a homerun spring training vacation."

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) hit a grand slam with the return of Allegiant in Nov. 2013, and the addition of service into Southwest Florida. The twice weekly nonstop flights will operate through April 26, between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Portsmouth travelers will have their bases covered and save even more when they book air, hotel and car reservations together with Allegiant. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

"Allegiant's seasonal Punta Gorda service will be a welcomed option for Portsmouth travelers looking to support their home team at Spring Training games," said Executive Director at the Portsmouth International Airport, Dave Mullen.

Punta Gorda Airport is centrally located in Southwest Florida midway between Fort Myers and Sarasota, a quick drive to eight teams' Spring Training stadiums. Allegiant partners with many of the area's most exciting hotel properties, provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car, and offers great deals on activities such as dinner and ocean exploration cruises. Portsmouth travelers can book their entire Southwest Florida vacation for less by visiting Allegiant.com.

Portsmouth residents can get more out of their Southwest Florida vacation when they book airfare and hotel on Allegiant.com. Current deals include:

 

About the $89* one-way fares:
Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Feb. 26, 2014, for travel by April 26, 2014. Price reflects debit card discount; credit card price higher. For baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, Allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/qSnWj.

                                                                                                                                     

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