Press Release From Allegiant Air...
Springfield Celebrates Two Years of Fun in the Sun
October 4 , 2007
Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, celebrates the two-year anniversary of nonstop, jet-service to the fun n’ sun of Orlando, Fla. from Springfield, Mo. The Las Vegas-based airline inaugurated service from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport Oct. 5, 2005.
“We are pleased to celebrate our two-year anniversary of nonstop service to Orlando,” said Maurice J. Gallagher, the airline’s president and CEO. “We look forward to a continued successful relationship between Allegiant, Springfield-Branson National Airport, the local communities, travel agents and all of our customers.”
Allegiant Air will complete its second year of service Oct. 5. During the past year alone, Allegiant has carried nearly 30,000 customers to and from Orlando. Since beginning service in the market, the low-fare carrier has lowered the average fare paid by Springfield-Branson area customers more than 25 percent. The low-cost airline has saved customers more than $1 million by bringing everyday low-fares to the Springfield community during the last 12 months. The carrier inaugurated nonstop service to Las Vegas, Nev. April 21, 2005 and began service to the Tampa Bay area Dec. 13, 2006.
The Allegiant Vacations division of the company will offer low-cost packages with 58 of Orlando and Daytona Beach’s most exciting hotel properties. Partner properties include The Swan, The Dolphin, The Hilton in Lake Buena Vista and the Radisson Parkway. Low-cost packages are available to include hotel, car and amusement park tickets for additional savings.
Located midway between Orlando’s world-class attractions and the world’s most famous beach - Daytona Beach, Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors the “best of both worlds.” Both destinations are only minutes away, ideally situated for those hoping to take a break from the cold at the beach or to experience the fun of Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and the rest of the excitement Florida has to offer.
Reservations may be made through the company’s website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline’s Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.
Las Vegas based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Nev., Orlando, Fla. and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the Company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel related services.
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