Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel between Long Island and Punta Gorda with $99.99* Introd

Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop seasonal jet service between Long Island and Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport, beginning Dec. 20, 2013. Today's announcement will mark the 99th U.S. city 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 beaches of Southwest Florida as an affordable, convenient destination option for Long Island residents," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Punta Gorda and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together."

Allegiant will now offer service to travelers in the New York City area, providing a low-cost travel alternative to the beaches of Southwest Florida via Long Island MacArthur Airport and Stewart International Airport. "New Yorkers love a great deal," added Jude Bricker, Senior Vice President of Planning. "We think our low fares and special package rates on hotels and rental cars will appeal to travelers looking to spend less on their vacations."

The new seasonal flights will operate twice weekly between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) beginning Dec. 20, 2013. Long Island 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.

"The convenience of MacArthur Airport and the affordable pricing of Allegiant, make them perfect partners serving Long Island and NYC," stated Commissioner, Robert Schaefer.

Allegiant differs in many ways from other U.S. airlines. The Company's sole focus is on low-cost, nonstop leisure travel, providing customers with low base fares and great value. Allegiant's innovative business model has allowed it to grow from one plane and one route just over a decade ago, to offering access to low-cost, nonstop travel to 14 vacation destinations in 99 communities nationwide. Allegiant also offers discounts on vacation packages, including hotels, rental cars and attraction tickets, through its website, allegiant.com.

The special $99 roundtrip promotional fare will be available for three days only and must be purchased by Aug. 22. Subsequent introductory fares will start at $69 one way and will be available until Aug. 27. Reservations can be made on the company's website at allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.

Catering perfectly to a personal, romantic or family getaway, the Southwest Florida Coast destination features exquisite beach-front dining, exotic wildlife and a wide variety of recreation in the warm, pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Punta Gorda Airport is centrally located midway between the white-sand beaches of Fort Myers shore and Sarasota's tropical island communities. Allegiant partners with many of the area's most exciting hotel properties, provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car, and offers great deals on activities such as dinner and ocean exploration cruises. Long Island travelers can book their entire Southwest Florida vacation for less by visiting allegiant.com.