ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW BASE IN PHOENIX-MESA: Airline to Launch Low-Cost Service Oct. 25
(Mesa, Ariz.)--- Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it will establish a new base in the world-class, leisure destination of Arizona, with low-fare, nonstop jet service from Phoenix-Mesa beginning Oct. 25.
Flying to/from America's "favorite" small cities, Allegiant plans to launch the new service from Williams Gateway Airport with 13 markets already served by the carrier. The first route will be announced and available for purchase Aug. 9. The remaining 12 routes will all be announced before Sept. 16. A clock on the company's website will provide a countdown to each new city announcement and can be viewed at www.allegiantair.com.
"We're extremely pleased to add Arizona to our growing roster of world-class leisure destinations," Ponder Harrison, Managing Director for Allegiant Travel Company. "This is an exciting new market for our airline and our customers. We look forward to a successful relationship between the airport authority, area resorts and community leaders."
"This is an exciting day for all of Arizona as we welcome Allegiant Air to Williams Gateway Airport and the Valley," Gila River Indian Community and WGAA Chairman Lt. Governor Jennifer Allison-Ray said. "Over the years, Allegiant Air has consistently attracted a high volume of passengers and we're very happy to have the opportunity to bring their convenient travel services to Valley residents."
The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will base 130-seat MD-80 series jet aircraft at Williams Gateway Airport. Williams Gateway will serve as the fourth base at a world-class, leisure destination for the Las Vegas-based airline, which also serves McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), Orlando Sanford International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. The airline plans to announce a fifth base at another world-class destination Aug. 1.
Allegiant Air currently provides low-cost scheduled service to more than 50 cities across the U.S., with 42 routes to Las Vegas, 26 routes to Orlando and 14 routes to the Tampa Bay area. In addition to its scheduled service, the airline also operates charter service throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Williams Gateway Airport is "just plane easy" for commercial passengers. With three expansive runways (10,401 feet; 10,201 feet; and 9,301 feet), a newly remodeled passenger terminal, and convenient parking, Williams Gateway is positioned to be a dynamic reliever airport to Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. Williams Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the Williams Gateway Airport Authority that includes the City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, and the Gila River Indian Community.
As a full-service travel company, Allegiant provides even greater savings to customers by offering complete, low-cost vacation packages. Allegiant will partner with more than 20 area hotels, including hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Sedona areas. The company will provide low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.
The company commented that market research and input from local community leaders indicate the greater Phoenix area will welcome the value and convenience of flying nonstop out of Williams Gateway Airport as an alternative to connecting flights through hubs. Beginning Aug. 9, reservations to/from Phoenix-Mesa may be made through the company's website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline's Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.
(Mesa, Ariz.)--- Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it will establish a new base in the world-class, leisure destination of Arizona, with low-fare, nonstop jet service from Phoenix-Mesa beginning Oct. 25.
Flying to/from America's "favorite" small cities, Allegiant plans to launch the new service from Williams Gateway Airport with 13 markets already served by the carrier. The first route will be announced and available for purchase Aug. 9. The remaining 12 routes will all be announced before Sept. 16. A clock on the company's website will provide a countdown to each new city announcement and can be viewed at www.allegiantair.com.
"We're extremely pleased to add Arizona to our growing roster of world-class leisure destinations," Ponder Harrison, Managing Director for Allegiant Travel Company. "This is an exciting new market for our airline and our customers. We look forward to a successful relationship between the airport authority, area resorts and community leaders."
"This is an exciting day for all of Arizona as we welcome Allegiant Air to Williams Gateway Airport and the Valley," Gila River Indian Community and WGAA Chairman Lt. Governor Jennifer Allison-Ray said. "Over the years, Allegiant Air has consistently attracted a high volume of passengers and we're very happy to have the opportunity to bring their convenient travel services to Valley residents."
The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will base 130-seat MD-80 series jet aircraft at Williams Gateway Airport. Williams Gateway will serve as the fourth base at a world-class, leisure destination for the Las Vegas-based airline, which also serves McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), Orlando Sanford International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. The airline plans to announce a fifth base at another world-class destination Aug. 1.
Allegiant Air currently provides low-cost scheduled service to more than 50 cities across the U.S., with 42 routes to Las Vegas, 26 routes to Orlando and 14 routes to the Tampa Bay area. In addition to its scheduled service, the airline also operates charter service throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Williams Gateway Airport is "just plane easy" for commercial passengers. With three expansive runways (10,401 feet; 10,201 feet; and 9,301 feet), a newly remodeled passenger terminal, and convenient parking, Williams Gateway is positioned to be a dynamic reliever airport to Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. Williams Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the Williams Gateway Airport Authority that includes the City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, and the Gila River Indian Community.
As a full-service travel company, Allegiant provides even greater savings to customers by offering complete, low-cost vacation packages. Allegiant will partner with more than 20 area hotels, including hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Sedona areas. The company will provide low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.
The company commented that market research and input from local community leaders indicate the greater Phoenix area will welcome the value and convenience of flying nonstop out of Williams Gateway Airport as an alternative to connecting flights through hubs. Beginning Aug. 9, reservations to/from Phoenix-Mesa may be made through the company's website at www.allegiantair.com, the airline's Reservations Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.