Allegiant inaugurates new nonstop service to southwest Florida from St. Louis and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

PUNTA GORDA, Fla., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today inaugurates new low-cost, nonstop service to southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) from St. Louis and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares as low as $58.*

“Allegiant is very pleased to launch these new routes from St. Louis and Harrisburg to beautiful southwest Florida,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer. “From golfing, fishing, beach lounging and more, we look forward to bringing these new visitors to experience Fort Myers and to stimulate economic growth in the area.”

New routes launching to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) include:

  1. St. Louis via MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) with fares as low as $61*
  2. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania via Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) with fares as low as $58*

The new flights will operate twice weekly and expand on the service Allegiant currently operates to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). The new flights will bring nearly 38,000 additional visitors each year to the Fort Myers area, generating an estimated $56 million annually in total visitor spending. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

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 promotional 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. 27, 2016 for travel by Aug. 14, 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/VB3OR.

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