News Release
Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel Between Kalispell and San Francisco with $39.99* Introductory One-Way Fares
KALISPELL, Mont. -- Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service between Kalispell, Mont., and the San Francisco Bay Area via Oakland International Airport (OAK) beginning April 27, 2012. To celebrate, the carrier will offer introductory fares to the Bay Area for as low as $39.99* one-way.
"The announcement of service to the San Francisco Bay Area marks our second nonstop destination from Kalispell," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant President, said. "Allegiant continues to grow our offerings as the community embraces our convenient, nonstop service. We are confident Northwestern Montana and Southern Canadian residents will continue to support the Allegiant brand of affordable travel and take advantage of our low pricing when bundling their air, hotel and car rental package."
"The Flathead Municipal Airport Authority is delighted that Allegiant will be expanding its service from Glacier Park International Airport to the San Francisco Bay Area," said Dennis Beams, Flathead Municipal Airport Authority Chairman. "Reliable and affordable air service is one of the keys to growing our regional economy."
"No matter where I go, folks tell me that more connections between the Big Sky State and the rest of the country are critical to Montana's economy," said Senator Jon Tester. "Improved travel opportunities will help Montana small businesses expand and allow more visitors to enjoy Montana. I look forward to working with Allegiant as they expand their business in the Treasure State."
"The more the world economy integrates, the more important it is for the top-notch businesses in Montana to have access to affordable transportation around the globe," said Congressman Denny Rehberg. "New airline opportunities will not only improve our ability to do business around the world, but it will support private sector job creation. I know I speak for most Montanans in expressing my appreciation and support for the new Allegiant service in Montana."
The new flights will =perate twice weekly between Glacier Park International Airport (GPI) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Flight days and times can be found at Allegiant.com.
The San Francisco Bay Area is a one-of-a-kind travel destination. Visitors of all ages can enjoy landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, and the famous cable car system, while those looking for a romantic getaway can spend some time in such locations as the beautiful Napa Valley Wine Country. 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 a City Insider Tour, Redwoods and Wine Country Escape, Yosemite Experience, Muir Woods Expedition and Monterey/Carmel Explorer. Travelers can book their entire San Francisco vacation for less by visiting Allegiant.com.
Allegiant's $39.99* one-way fares are limited, not available on all flights, and must be purchased by Feb. 15, 2012 for travel by Aug. 14, 2012.
Reservations can be made on the company's website at Allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.
About the $39.99* one-way fares:
Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by February 15, 2012 for travel by August 14, 2012. Prices include PFC, segment tax and Sept. 11th security fee of up to $10.80 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $10.00 per passenger, per segment is included in the introductory one-way fare. A fee of $14.99 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant call centers. purchases made at any Allegiant Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call center fee. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit Allegiant.com. When purchased at the time of booking, a checked bag fee of up to $24.99 per bag, per segment will apply for the first two (2) checked bags. 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 =hecked bags. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.
Allegiant -- travel is our deal.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline, and offers other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets through its website, Allegiant.com. The company ranked ninth this year in Forbes' Best Small Companies. Allegiant was also recently named one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Fastest-Growing Companies" for the second consecutive year -- in 2011 and 2010, Allegiant ranked 64th and 25th, respectively. In 2010, Allegiant was ranked number one for low-cost carriers in Aviation Week's Top Performing Airline study.
