Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel between Columbus and Tampa Bay with Introductory Roundt

Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Columbus and Tampa Bay via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, beginning Nov. 23, 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 options to the residents of Columbus," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Tampa Bay and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together through us."

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) year-round beginning Nov. 23, 2013. Columbus 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 connection to Tampa Bay is an exciting expansion in the growing partnership between Columbus and Allegiant," said Elaine Roberts, President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which operates Rickenbacker International Airport. "We're pleased to see that the continued strength of the Columbus region is bringing an additional low-cost option to Central Ohio travelers."