Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel between St. Cloud and Orlando with Introductory Roundtr

llegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop seasonal jet service between St. Cloud and Orlando via Orlando-Sanford International Airport, beginning Dec. 18, 2013. Allegiant also announced today, service in 10 new communities, marking 99U.S. cities 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 bring another affordable and convenient travel option to the residents of St. Cloud," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Orlando and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together through us."

The new seasonal flights will operate twice weekly between St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) and Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013. St. Cloud 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.

"We are delighted the community has demonstrated high demand for direct service from the St. Cloud Regional Airport to Phoenix, prompting Allegiant to expand its partnership with the City of St. Cloud with the addition of Orlando service," said Mayor Dave Kleis.

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 $89 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.

Located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando is home to the world's most exciting theme parks and has plenty of shopping, dining, outdoor activities and entertainment. Allegiant partners with more than 60 of the Orlando 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 theme park tickets, dinner shows, and day tours. St. Cloud travelers can book their entire Orlando vacation for less by visiting allegiant.com.