21-Aug-2013 9:09 AM

Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel between Fargo and Tampa Bay with Introductory Roundtrip

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20-Aug-2013 Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel between Fargo and Tampa Bay with Introductory Roundtrip Fares As Low As $99*

Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between Fargo, N.D. and Tampa Bay via St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, beginning Nov. 23, 2013. This new service is among 18 new routes and 10 new cities announced today, marking 99 U.S. locations served by Allegiant's low-cost, nonstop service to popular vacation destinations, more than any other low-cost carrier in the U.S. To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service with roundtrip fares as low as $99*.

"We are pleased to add the Tampa Bay area as another affordable, convenient destination option for Fargo residents," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "Our vacation packages and nonstop service to Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix have all been very popular with residents. We are confident the Fargo community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Tampa Bay and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together."

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) beginning Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Fargo travelers can take advantage of everyday low fares and save even more when they book air, hotel, car and even activity and attraction reservations together. Flight days and times can be found at allegiant.com. Tampa Bay becomes Allegiant's fifth nonstop destination from Fargo.

"We are delighted that Allegiant has decided to expand their service for travelers in Fargo-Moorehead and the surrounding region," said Shawn Dobberstein, Executive Director at Hector International Airport. "Allegiant continues to provide outstanding air service options that have become extremely popular with our mutual customers. We appreciate Allegiant's commitment to our market and look forward to additional opportunities to expand their great service in our market."