Contact: Carolyn Casey
Port of Bellingham
(360) 676-2500
Tyri Squyres
Allegiant Air
(702) 851-7370
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2007
ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW, NONSTOP AIR SERVICE
BETWEEN BELLINGHAM AND RENO-TAHOE
[Bellingham, Wash.] Allegiant Air, LLC, today announced new, low-cost, nonstop flights to Reno-Tahoe, Nev. from Bellingham, Wash. with introductory fares as low $59* each way. With service starting May 25, the Bellingham community will have a new way to hit a jackpot, hit the slopes and hit a few rounds, all before hitting the town for great live entertainment and world-class dining in the Reno-Tahoe area.
"We are pleased to extend another low-cost and convenient option to the Whatcom County and Vancouver communities," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant Air president and CEO, said. "We are confident the entire region will enjoy the low-cost, nonstop jet service to the Reno-Tahoe destination, as they already do to Las Vegas and Palm Springs."
The airline will launch the new scheduled service from Bellingham International Airport to Reno-Tahoe International Airport with three flights weekly Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flights will depart Bellingham at 9:00 a.m. arriving in Reno at 10:45 a.m. Flights leaving Reno will depart at 11:25 a.m. arriving in Bellingham at 1:25 p.m. (all flight times are local.)
Considered America's Adventure Place, Reno-Tahoe offers visitors a year-round, 24-hour destination-a play all day and night atmosphere unlike anywhere else. When it comes to luxurious accommodations, unparalleled service, and exciting casino nightlife, one would be hard-pressed to find another place that offers so much. Slots, tables or keno - no matter the game, Reno-Tahoe is the original place to play.
Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and just 40 minutes from picturesque Lake Tahoe, Reno-Tahoe International Airport is less than an hour from some of the finest skiing, golfing, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking in the world. With the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America, the winter season is at the peak of adventure, surrounded by 30-feet of average snow pack and 22,000 acres of skiable terrain. Reno-Tahoe also boasts 50 challenging golf courses, all within 90 minutes of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The recently completed year-round downtown Reno Truckee River Whitewater Park offers adventure for kayakers, rafters, swimmers and water enthusiasts.
"Expanding the destinations available directly from Bellingham is clearly what our community wants, and Allegiant has been an important partner in making this happen," said Port Commissioner Scott Walker. "We hope that our friends in Reno, Las Vegas and Palm Springs come and see what we can offer, too."
Through its Allegiant Vacations program, the company also offers complete air and hotel vacation packages to Reno-Tahoe for as low as $158* per person for two-nights, roundtrip (based on double-occupancy, stay at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel) Allegiant Vacations offers low-cost packages with many of Reno-Tahoe's favorite casino-resorts including Sands Regency Casino Hotel, El Dorado Hotel & Casino, Silver Legacy Resort & Casino and Atlantis Hotel & Casino.
In addition, the Reno-Tahoe area hosts many exciting events including: the Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West; Hot August Nights celebrating America's love of the automobile; the PGA TOUR's Reno-Tahoe Open; Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff; the National Championship Air Races; the Great Reno Balloon Races; and Street Vibrations annual Harley Davidson rally.
The carrier will utilize full-size, 150-seat, MD-80 series jet aircraft on the route. The airline said its market research and input from local community leaders indicate that the Whatcom County and Vancouver communities will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Reno-Tahoe as an alternative to connecting flights or long drives to other airports. Allegiant began service from Bellingham to Las Vegas August 5, 2005. Allegiant will offer seasonal service to Palm Springs through April 15, 2007.
Allegiant's $59* fares to Reno-Tahoe are one-way, introductory and very limited. Fares must be purchased by April 25, 2007 and are valid for travel through Nov. 7, 2007. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route will begin at $79.
About the offer:
*All fares are limited, one-way and are non-refundable. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.40 per segment. Travel purchased through the Allegiant Air Reservation Center will cost an additional $5.00 per segment. A convenience fee of $7.50 per traveling customer will be applied when booked at www.allegiantair.com or through an Allegiant Air Reservation Center. Convenience fees do not apply to tickets purchased at an Allegiant Air airport ticket counter. A segment is defined as one take-off and one landing. Seats are limited and subject to availability. A baggage fee per bag, per segment will apply. Restrictions apply.
Reservations may be made through the company's website at www.allegiantair.com, its Reservation Center at 702-505-8888 or professional travel agents.
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 Las Vegas, Nev., 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.
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