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SANFORD, Fla. Nov. 5, 2015 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) this month celebrates the start of six new, nonstop flights to Orlando from Pittsburgh, Penn., Omaha, Neb., San Antonio, Grand Island, Neb., Kansas City, Mo., and Rochester, N.Y. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering fares as low as $49*.
“We have seen a strong demand for travel to Orlando and we are very excited to launch these six new routes, just in time for a winter escape to the sunny, theme park destination,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “We are confident that the addition of our low-cost, convenient service will be embraced by these markets and bring even more visitors and economic growth to the area.”
The new flights will operate twice weekly and expands on the service Allegiant currently operates to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Focusing on leisure travelers, the new flights will bring nearly 112,000 additional visitors each year to Orlando / Sanford. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can only be found at Allegiant.com.
“The onset of Allegiant’s service to Sanford from these six new cities is a reason to celebrate,” said Orlando Sanford International Airport CEO Dian Crews. “After 10 years at Orlando Sanford, the message is clear – central Florida loves Allegiant.”
New routes launching to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) include:
- Pittsburgh – Nov. 5, 2015 with fares as low as $49*
- Omaha, Neb. – Nov. 5, 2015 with fares as low as $72*
- San Antonio – Nov. 5, 2015 with fares as low as $58*
- Grand Island, Neb. – Nov. 7, 2015 with fares as low as $62*
- Kansas City, Mo. – Nov. 13, 2015 with fares as low as $70*
- Rochester, N.Y. – Nov. 13, 2015 with fares as low as $49*
“Visit Orlando welcomes Allegiant’s new service and the thousands of visitors these flights will bring to our destination,” said Visit Orlando vice president of communications Mark Jaronski. “As the theme park capital of the world, with one of the nation’s top convention centers, Orlando is the perfect destination for travelers to create memorable stories they’ll share for years to come.”
Allegiant’s innovative business model has allowed it to grow from one plane and one route to offering access to low-cost flights in over 100 cities nationwide, more than any other domestic low-cost carrier. Allegiant passengers can enjoy unique savings by bundling their air, hotel, car and even activity and attraction reservations together for less.
*About the introductory 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 Nov. 12, 2015 for travel by Jan. 31, 2016. Price displayed reflects purchase by debit card; purchase by credit card subject to surcharge not to exceed $8 each way per passenger. See Allegiant.com for details. 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 five consecutive years. In 2014, AVIATION WEEK ranked Allegiant the Top-Performing Airline in North America for the third consecutive year. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/PBqgm.
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