Las Vegas, August 5, 2011/ GLOBENEWSWIRE -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for July 2011.

Scheduled Service

                                            July 2011 July 2010 Change

Passengers                     639,789        601,401             5.2%

Revenue passenger miles (000)                    581,106        553,102             5.1%

Available seat miles (000)                          622,970        627,466          (0.7)%

Load factor                         93.3%           88.1%          5.2 pts

Departures                     4,657            4,704          (1.0)%

Average stage length (miles)                        886               890          (0.4)%

Total System*

                                                July 2011 July 2010 Change

Passengers                     672,727        629,689             6.8%

Revenue passenger miles (000)                    605,331        571,048             6.0%

Available seat miles (000)                          663,055        661,443             0.2%

Load factor                         91.3%           86.3%          5.0 pts

Departures                     5,206            5,149             1.1%

Average stage length (miles)                        847               861          (1.5)%                        

*Total system includes scheduled service, fixed fee contract and non-revenue flying.

Preliminary Financial Results

                                                                                          Change

June 2011 actual year-over-year

scheduled revenue per ASM (PRASM) change                                  24.7%

June 2011 actual year-over year

scheduled total revenue per ASM (TRASM) change                          18.9%

 

July 2011 estimated year-over-year PRASM change                     23.7 to 24.1%

July 2011 estimated year-over-year TRASM change                    19.8 to 20.2%

 

July 2011 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - system                       $3.17

July 2011 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - scheduled                 $3.34

Guidance

 

Capacity guidance, subject to revision

Year over Year Growth

 

Departures

ASMs

August 2011

 

 

Scheduled

(12)%

(9)%

 

 

 

3rd Quarter 2011

 

 

System

(5) to (1)%

(5) to (1)%

Scheduled

(8) to (4)%

(5) to (1)%

 

 

 

4th Quarter 2011

 

 

System

+4 to 8%

+5 to 9%

Scheduled

+1 to 5%

+4 to 8%

 

 

 

 

 

ASMs - Available seat miles

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.  ALGT/G

Note: This news release was accurate at the date of issuance. However, information contained in the release may have changed. If you plan to use the information contained herein for any purpose, verification of its continued accuracy is your responsibility.

For further information please visit the company's investor website: http://ir.allegiant.com

Reference to the Company's website above does not constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon into this news release.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only estimates or predictions based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include our statements regarding future departure and capacity growth. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "guidance", "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "project," "hope" or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements generally may be found in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Any forward-looking statements are based on information available to us today and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.

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Las Vegas, July 7 2011/ GLOBENEWSWIRE -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for June 2011.

Scheduled Service

                                                                 June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                           540,769        528,187             2.4%

Revenue passenger miles (000)            483,644        479,889             0.8%

Available seat miles (000)                    523,523        516,712             1.3%

Load factor                                               92.4%           92.9%          (.5) pts

Departures                                                3,981            3,867             2.9%

Average stage length (miles)                        877               891          (1.6)%

 

                                                                 June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                          1,462,126     1,468,939          (0.5)%

Revenue passenger miles (000)           1,323,051     1,356,693          (2.5)%

Available seat miles (000)                    1,438,659     1,477,455          (2.6)%

Load factor                                                 92.0%           91.8%            .2 pts

Departures                                                  10,789          10,824          (0.3)%

Average stage length (miles)                           889               910          (2.3)%

Total System*

                                                                  June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                               574,799        553,780             3.8%

Revenue passenger miles (000)                509,834        502,812             1.4%

Available seat miles (000)                        570,254        559,377             1.9%

Load factor                                                   89.4%           89.9%          (.5) pts

Departures                                                    4,557            4,382             4.0%

Average stage length (miles)                            836               857          (2.4)%

 

                                                                  June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                             1,559,619     1,542,110             1.1%

Revenue passenger miles (000)               1,401,610     1,418,387          (1.2)%

Available seat miles (000)                        1,576,791     1,601,126          (1.5)%

Load factor                                                    88.9%           88.6%            .3 pts

Departures                                                    12,430          12,364             0.5%

Average stage length (miles)                              848               869          (2.4)%                        

*Total system includes scheduled service, fixed fee contract and non-revenue flying.

Preliminary Financial Results

Change

May 2011 actual year-over-year

scheduled revenue per ASM (PRASM) change                                  35.0%

May 2011 actual year-over year

scheduled total revenue per ASM (TRASM) change                          27.1%

 

June 2011 estimated year-over-year PRASM change                    24.3 to 24.7%

June 2011 estimated year-over-year TRASM change                   18.5 to 18.9%

 

June 2011 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - system                      $3.16

June 2011 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - scheduled                $3.39

 

2Q11 estimated year-over-year PRASM change                           27.0 to 27.4%

2Q11 estimated year-over-year TRASM change                         21.4 to 21.8%

 

2Q11 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - system                         $3.22

2Q11 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - scheduled                        $3.46

Guidance

 

Capacity guidance, subject to revision

Year over Year Growth

 

Departures

ASMs

July 2011

 

 

Scheduled

(4)%

(1)%

 

 

 

3rd Quarter 2011

 

 

System

(7) to (3)%

(5) to (1)%

Scheduled

(8) to (4)%

(5) to (1)%

 

 

 

4th Quarter 2011

 

 

System

+3 to 7%

+5 to 9%

Scheduled

+1 to 5%

+5 to 9%

 

 

 

 

 

ASMs - Available seat miles

 

Cost and revenue guidance, subject to revision

 

 

Cost guidance

 

 

2nd Quarter 2011

Cost per available seat mile excluding fuel (CASM-ex fuel) - year over year growth

+21 to 23%

 

 

Fixed fee and other revenue guidance

 

 

2nd Quarter 2011

Fixed fee revenue and other revenue (millions)

$11 to $13

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.  ALGT/G

Note: This news release was accurate at the date of issuance. However, information contained in the release may have changed. If you plan to use the information contained herein for any purpose, verification of its continued accuracy is your responsibility.

For further information please visit the company's investor website: http://ir.allegiant.com

Reference to the Company's website above does not constitute incorporation of any of the information thereon into this news release.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only estimates or predictions based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include our statements regarding future departure and capacity growth. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "guidance", "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "project," "hope" or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements generally may be found in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Any forward-looking statements are based on information available to us today and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.

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LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) has scheduled its first quarter 2011 financial results conference call on April 28, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern). A live broadcast of the conference call will be available through the company's Investor Relations website homepage at http://ir.allegiant.com. The webcast will be also be archived on the "Events & Presentations" section of the site.

When:     Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. EST

Who:       Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Andrew C. Levy, President 
Scott Sheldon, Chief Financial Officer
How:       Web Address: http://ir.allegiant.com

COMPANY OFFERS $64.99* ONE-WAY FARES

MOLINE, Ill. - Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT), today announces low-cost, nonstop travel service between Moline/Quad Cities, Ill., and theTampa Bay, Fla., area beginning Feb. 18, 2011.  The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering its customers fares between the two cities for as low as $64.99* 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. "We are confident the Moline/Quad Cities community will appreciate the value of flying nonstop to the Tampa Bay area and the great deals we offer on hotels and car rentals."

"I am thrilled Allegiant is continuing to expand in the Quad Cities by adding nonstop service to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area," Bruce Carter, Director of Aviation for the Quad City International Airport, said. "The Tampa/St. Pete area has some of the most popular beaches in Florida and will be a great vacation destination.  With the addition of these flights, the QCIA will now have 12 nonstop destinations?more than ever before in the history of the airport."

The new flights will operate twice weekly betweenQuad City International Airport(MLI) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), with service Monday andFriday. Flights will depart Moline/Quad Cities at 5:40 p.m. arriving in the Tampa Bay area at 9:10 p.m. Flights leaving the Tampa Bay area will depart at 3:20 p.m. arriving in Moline/Quad Cities at 5 p.m. (all flight times are local).  The carrier will utilize a full-size, 150-seat MD-80 jet aircraft on the route.  The company also offers nonstop service from Moline/Quad Cities to Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz.

With an average 361 days of sunshine each year, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is considered the most popular vacation destination on Florida's West Coast.  The area was named among the top beaches in the United States and is one of a few destinations to have received the "Blue Wave Award" from the Clean Beaches Council.  In addition to pristine beaches, visitors are within minutes of shopping, amazing golf courses and award-winning resort and dining experiences.

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 20of the Tampa Bay area's most exciting hotel properties, including: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Barefoot Beach Resort, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Alden Beach Resort, Don CeSar Beach Resort andSirata Beach Resort & Conference Center. Allegiant provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Allegiant's offer is not available on all flights and must be purchased by Jan. 26, 2011. Reservations may be made through the company's website at www.allegiant.comor by calling Allegiant's travel experts at 702-505-8888.

About the offer:
Valid between Moline/Quad Cities, Ill., and Tampa Bay, Fla. Seats are limited. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by Jan. 26, 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 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 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. $20 savings based on a two-night, air+hotel purchase; valid at select Allegiant hotels.

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 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.  Receive breaking news from Allegiant by visiting Allegiant's Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/Allegiantor follow Allegiant on Twitter at twitter.com/allegiantair.

 

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