FOR AS LOW AS $109.99* AND A FREE** NIGHT HOTEL STAY

SOUTH BEND, Ind. --- Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), today inaugurates low-cost, nonstop service from South Bend, Ind. to Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. To celebrate, the company is offering a special $109.99* one-way fare and a FREE** night hotel stay at Allegiant preferred hotels in the premier golf destination.

“We are extremely pleased to again expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop, jet service in the Michiana community,” Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company president, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only low-cost service between South Bend and Arizona.”

"The Michiana area and the South Bend Regional Airport are proud to partner with Allegiant to provide nonstop, jet aircraft service to Phoenix-Mesa, a new destination that will prove to be extremely popular with our traveling public." John Schalliol, executive director of South Bend Regional Airport, said.

The new flights operate two times weekly between South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) with service Wednesday and Saturday. Flights depart South Bend at 3:30 p.m. arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 4:10 p.m. Flights depart Phoenix-Mesa 8:20 a.m. arriving in South Bend at 2:40 p.m. (all flight times are local). Allegiant Air offers nonstop service to three other vacation destinations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Fla. and the Tampa Bay, Fla. area. Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.

With breathtaking scenery, endless sun, unmatched resorts and miles of world-class golf courses, Phoenix-Mesa is a gateway to all that Arizona has to offer, including the Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, Tempe and Sedona. Not only is the area considered “The Golf Capital of the World,” but the “Resort Capital of the World” with numerous four and five-diamond resorts. These premier resort communities feature shopping, dining, spa, activities and luxury accommodations for the perfect getaway to Arizona’s unique Southwestern hospitality.

The company offers low-cost air and hotel packages with 40 area resorts including hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, Mesa and Sedona. Partner properties include the Phoenician, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Westin Kierland Resort, Wigwam Golf Resort and Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. The company also provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant’s $109.99* one-way fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by June 16, 2010 for complete travel by Jan. 31, 2011. Reservations may be made through the company’s Web site at www.allegiant.com or by calling Allegiant’s travel experts at 702-505-8888.

About the $109.99* one-way fare:

*Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by June 16, 2010 for travel completed by January 31, 2011. Offer not available November 24-29, December 20-31, 2010 and January 1-3, 2011. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.70 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14.99 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiant.com. A convenience fee of $14.99 per passenger, plus $15 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit www.allegiant.com. When purchased at the time of booking, a first checked bag fee of $15-$30 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25-$35 will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $35 per checked bag, per person, per segment will apply for the first two bags checked. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.

**Offer based on a minimum three (3) night, air and hotel purchase and is valid only at select Allegiant preferred hotels in select cities. Only one night free per hotel reservation. Three nights of hotel stay must be consecutive and on same itinerary. Offer not available on all dates and not valid on previous reservations. Free night credited is based upon the lowest priced hotel night during stay. Available at select hotels in select cities.

In conjunction with today’s inaugural flight from South Bend Regional Airport to Phoenix-Mesa, AZ, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority presented the fifth annual “Stakeholder of the Year” Award to Allegiant Air, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT). This award was presented to Sabrina LoPiccolo, manager public relations/promotions for Allegiant Air and Christy Ruth, Allegiant Air, SBN station manager, at a press conference celebrating the airline’s newest destination from SBN.

The Stakeholder of the Year award is presented to the organization which best reflects the Authority’s goals of maximizing the safety, service, and effectiveness of the South Bend Regional Airport for the traveling public and the community at large. The 2009 award is being presented to Allegiant by the Board of the St. Joseph County Airport Authority in recognition of Allegiant’s contribution to the mission of the Authority and for its dedication to providing the residents of Michiana with affordable air service.

“Allegiant’s fares opened our airport to hundreds of thousands of new travelers. More non-stop destinations, combined with competitive prices, jet service, travel agency support, and affordable parking have created tremendous value for passengers in Michiana,” said John Schalliol, executive director of the South Bend Regional Airport.

In 2005, Allegiant Air inaugurated non-stop service to Las Vegas and Sanford/Orlando, Florida. This was followed by the successful initiation of non-stop service in 2006 to the Tampa Bay, Florida area by the carrier. Allegiant’s passenger growth continued in 2009 and today the airline initiated service to Phoenix/Mesa, AZ.

Since 2005, Allegiant has enplaned over 229,000 thousand passengers in South Bend. It is estimated that the revenue generated to the Airport due to Allegiant’s operations has far exceeded $5.1 million. Through its substantial investment, Allegiant has demonstrated its continued commitment to the growth and progress of the airport and community at large.

The “Stakeholder of the Year” award was initiated in 2005. In the five years of its existence the Airport Authority has recognized new investment in the Airport by our stakeholders exceeding $7.5 million. Allegiant is one of over 50 businesses and organizations operating at the airport. These businesses employ an estimated 750 workers and represent a yearly economic impact on the community of in excess of $433,000,000.

Unless otherwise noted below, Board meetings are normally scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 11:30 a.m. and are held in the Board Room at the Airport located at the east end of the Terminal at 4477 Progress Drive.

The Board of Director’s meeting dates established through December 2010 are:

August 26th - CANCELLED

September 23rd

October 21st

November 18th

December 16th

On November 18, 2009 a contract was awarded to Majority Builders by the Board of Directors of the St. Joseph County Airport Authority for a major expansion to the South Bend Regional Airport Terminal. Construction has begun and is expected to conclude by 2011.

When completed, the new 45,000 square foot concourse expansion will include 5 new gates, dining room, lounge and gift shop and a children's room. This much-needed renovation will also consolidate passenger screening operations to a single expanded location. According to John Schalliol, Airport Executive Director; funding for the project will be derived from airline ticket taxes paid by the flying public and not from property taxes.

The expansion will extend from the east side of the Concourse 'A' Holding Room past the existing Concourse 'C' walkway, which will be demolished. An arching translucent panel roof will provide bright daylight and large windows to share a clear view of ramp and runway operations.

The Dining Room and Lounge will feature deli meals, snacks and drinks similar to the existing airport services as well as beverages and snacks already screened to take along on outbound flights. The Children's Room will feature airport-themed toys and displays in a soft furnished room where parents can let children burn off some energy before boarding the plane.

Construction will take place in several phases to allow uninterrupted operation of all airport flights. Four renderings depicting the future expansion for Concourse 'A' have been completed. "These renderings will help the public understand what the new terminal will look and feel like; Viridian Design did an excellent job bringing our designs to life," stated project architect Timothy J. Wall, AIA. The expansion design team collaborating with the Airport consists of: Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc., (architect and civil engineer); Primary Engineering, Inc., (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineer); and CE Solutions, Inc. (structural engineer).


Concourse


Business Center


Deli


Kids Room

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