Low-Cost Leader Expands Presence in Florida from Moline/Quad Cities

Moline/Quad Cities (September 15, 2010) This morning, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced new flights to Florida tourist hot-spot Ft. Myers from the Quad City International Airport. 

AirTran Airways currently offers flights from more cities to Ft. Myers than any other airline. "Ft. Myers is one of the most requested destinations in our route network," said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways' senior vice president of marketing and planning. "From the pristine beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands to the world-class golfing and fishing, not to mention baseball spring training, Southwest Florida is one of the most popular sun and fun destinations in America."
The following nonstop flights between Moline/Quad Cities and Ft. Myers will be available beginning March 8, 2011:

Nonstop Service Between Moline/Quad Cities and Ft. Myers
From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Moline/Quad Cities Ft. Myers 1641 11:34 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Tu, Th, Sat, Sun
Ft. Myers Moline/Quad Cities 1640 8:50 a.m. 10:59 a.m. Tu, Th, Sat, Sun
Bruce Carter, Director of Aviation states "We are extremely pleased with today's announcement for new service to Ft. Myers Florida starting on March 8th of next year. It proves to me that AirTran is still committed to this market. I hope our loyal area passengers and those who frequent the Ft. Myers and South Florida area, will use this convenient nonstop service with AirTran." Carter adds, "Coupled with this new destination, AirTran continues the Orlando nonstop flights four times per week-- every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Orlando service continues to be popular for families from throughout the regional area throughout the year."

With the addition of the Ft. Myers service, The Quad City International Airport now offers nonstop service on five airlines to eleven nonstop cities in the United States: Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Myers, Las Vegas, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Orlando, and Phoenix-Mesa. Bruce Carter says "I believe this may be first time in the history of the airport that flights to eleven nonstop cities have been offered."

AirTran Airways is a Fortune 1000 company and has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past three years.  AirTran Airways is the only major airline with Gogo Inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Our low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com
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ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NONSTOP, LOW-COST TRAVEL SERVICE BETWEEN MOLINE/QUAD CITIES AND PHOENIX-MESA WITH INTRODUCTORY $79.99* FARES

MOLINE, Ill.Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced new, nonstop jet service between Moline/Quad Cities, Ill., and Phoenix-Mesa will begin Nov. 18. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Moline/Quad Cities residents with fares as low as $79.99* one-way.

"We're pleased to announce yet another affordable and convenient way for our customers to get away," Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. "Nearly a month ago we announced new service to Las Vegas.  Today we announce service to the Phoenix-Mesa area.  We are confident the Quad Cities will appreciate the value of flying nonstop to Arizona and the great deals we offer on hotels and car rentals."

"It has been 18 years since the Quad Cities last had nonstop service to the Phoenix-Mesa area," Bruce Carter, Quad City International Airport Director of Aviation, said.  "I am sure travelers from throughout the region share in the excitement of today's announcement for Phoenix-Mesa service to begin this November. The Phoenix area is extremely popular with the Midwestern area snowbirds, golfers and conference attendees. We are pleased to be partnering with Allegiant and are happy they have been so responsive to our requests for both Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa service. We look forward to continued growth with Allegiant over the next several months and years."

The new flights will operate twice weekly between the Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Moline/Quad Cities at 1:25 p.m. arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 3:40 p.m. Flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa will depart at 8:50 a.m. arriving in Moline/Quad Cities at 12:45 p.m. (all flight times are local).  The company will begin nonstop service to Las Vegas Oct. 14.

With breathtaking scenery, endless sun, unmatched resorts and miles of world-class golf courses, Phoenix-Mesa is a gateway to all that Arizona has to offer, including the Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, Tempe and Sedona. Not only is the area considered "The Golf Capital of the World," but also the "Resort Capital of the World," with numerous four- and five-diamond resorts. These premier resort communities feature shopping, dining, spa, activities and luxury accommodations for the perfect getaway to Arizona's unique Southwestern hospitality.

Allegiant is more than an airline, it is a full-service travel company that offers great value to its customers through its hotel and car rental packages.  The company partners with more than 40 of Arizona's most exciting hotel properties, including: Arizona Biltmore, Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Arizona Golf Resort, Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and the Phoenician. Allegiant provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant's $79.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Oct. 5, 2010, and is valid for travel through March 8, 2011. Introductory fares are not available on all flights. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $99.99 one-way.  Reservations can be made on the company's website at www.allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.

About the $79.99* one-way fare:

* Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Oct. 5, 2010 for travel through March 8, 2011. Offer not available: Nov. 20-30, 2010, Dec. 18-31, 2010 and Jan. 1-3, 2011.  Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.70 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14.99 per passenger will apply when booked on allegiant.com. A convenience fee of $14.99 per passenger, plus $14.99 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. For ticket counter hours of operation, please visit www.allegiant.com. When purchased at the time of booking, a checked bag fee of $14.99-$29.99 per bag will apply per person, per segment. 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 checked bags. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.

About the Company

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix-Mesa, Orlando, Fla., and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.  Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel-related services.  In 2010, Allegiant was ranked number one for low-cost carriers in Aviation Week's Top Performing Airline study and ranked 25 on FORTUNE magazine's Fastest-Growing Companies list.

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