Kansas City International Airport welcomes Allegiant’s new nonstop service to Las Vegas

Kansas City, MO, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces new nonstop service to Las Vegas from Kansas City International Airport (MCI). To celebrate, the company known for its ultra-low fares, is offering one-way fares on the route for as low as $39.*

“We’re excited to offer Kansas City travelers a new low-cost option to visit our hometown of Las Vegas,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant vice president of network and pricing. “We know folks will enjoy our nonstop, ultra-affordable flights when planning their Vegas vacations.”

The new flights will operate two times weekly nonstop between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and McCarran International Airport (LAS). Flights begin October 20, 2016. The new route will add to Allegiant’s current service from Kansas City, which includes nonstop flights to three Florida cities: Orlando / Sanford, Punta Gorda and Tampa / St. Pete. Allegiant is also increasing its service on one existing route from Kansas City to Tampa / St. Pete. The twice-weekly route from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) will now operate three times weekly. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“Since their first arrival here last year, Allegiant has brought significant savings and new flight options to our region’s fliers,” said Justin Meyer, Kansas City’s deputy director of aviation – marketing & air service development. “We’re pleased that Allegiant has decided to expand their nonstop offerings from Kansas City International Airport to include Las Vegas, the second most popular destination from Kansas City.”

Allegiant offers a unique opportunity for Kansas City area travelers with low base fares averaging less than half the cost of domestic round-trip tickets purchased in 2015. The company’s innovative business model has allowed it to grow from one aircraft and one route over 15 years ago, to offering convenient, affordable vacation travel in over 110 markets across the country, more than any other low-cost airline.

The Kansas City Airport System is an Enterprise Fund Department of the City of Kansas City, Mo., and is supported wholly by airport user charges. No general tax fund revenues are used for the administration, promotion, operation, or maintenance of the airports in the system. Visit flykci.com for more information. Find us on Twitter and Facebook.

*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 July 30, 2016 for travel by February 14, 2017. 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.

Allegiant
Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The airline offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars and attraction tickets. All can be purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to over 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/YFuyb.

The Kansas City Airport System is an Enterprise Fund Department of the City of Kansas City, Mo., and is supported wholly by airport user charges. No general tax fund revenues are used for the administration, promotion, operation, or maintenance of the airports in the system. Visit flykci.com for more information. Find us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Media Contact:
Justin Meyer
justin.meyer@kcmo.org
816-243-3165

SOURCE: Kansas City Aviation Department

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