When the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, many people want to take a break from their normal routine. Whether you're planning a week-long vacation or long weekend, planning a fun getaway doesn't have to be expensive. It is possible to take a vacation even during tough economic times. Below are some tips to save money on summer vacations:

• Start your planning with vacation goals and a budget. What would you like to do during your vacation? Relax on a beach or "see the sights" somewhere? The destination, planned activities, and length of a vacation will greatly affect the cost.

• To reduce the cost of vacation meals on road trips, plan to eat only one meal out a day, if possible. Pack foods such as granola bars, canned or dried fruits, and canned juices for breakfast, or select hotels that include a free continental breakfast. Many resorts and hotels offer deals (e.g., free breakfast, free Internet access, amusement park discounts, etc.) to attract visitors, especially in tough economic times.

• Another alternative is to pack some food in a cooler (or buy it when you arrive at your destination), and stay at hotels with a refrigerator and/or microwave oven in the room. The availability of a refrigerator and microwave lets you bring home "doggie bags" from a restaurant or order take-out food rather than a sit-down meal. Pack a few re-sealable food storage bags or plastic containers in your luggage.

• To keep food and beverages cold, freeze water in a cleaned milk jug. The frozen water will thaw slower than ice cubes, take up less space in a cooler, and keep things dry.

• On days that you must eat a meal out, consider dining out at lunchtime rather than dinner as the cost is often less. Beverages can add to the cost, so consider sticking with complimentary water. Consider sharing an entree, but check first to see if there is an additional charge for shared meals. Also, rather than order individual desserts at a restaurant, you may want to decide together on a shared dessert item such as a pie you can pick up at the supermarket to enjoy afterward.

• Additionally, some people save money by sharing vacation spots and expenses (including food) with family and/or friends, such as renting a multi-room condo or cottage and sharing the cost.

• In some areas, entertainment books or tourist guidebooks are full of coupons to save money on food such as buy-one/get-one-free meals or $5 off a meal for two.

• Look for deals on airfare through Web sites such as www.kayak.com or from the "last minute deals" links on airline Web sites. Cheaper modes of travel may be to drive your own car or a rental car or take a train or bus if your destination is fairly close. Amtrak offers discounts on train fare to AAA members who book their trips in advance. College students may qualify for discounted airfares on Web sites like www.studentuniverse.com.

• If money is tight, become a "local tourist." Visit your home county and/or state historical sites and learn about your heritage. Plan "daycations" (i.e., inexpensive one-day trips) and "staycations" (i.e., vacations at or near home) in lieu of vacation travel to distant areas. Focus on doing fun things together as a family or group of friends, no matter where the location.

• Look for discounts at resorts, theme parks, plays, museums, etc. Especially during economic downturns, entertainment providers may offer "deals" to attract customers.

• Shop around each time you take a vacation. Compare at least 3 competing product and service providers; e.g., car rental companies. Remember that, just because one company had the best deals once, doesn't mean that they always will.

• Make friends with "pet-friendly" neighbors. Trading pet-sitting services will eliminate the cost of kenneling a pet from your vacation budget.

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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

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

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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 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has scheduled its second quarter 2011 financial results conference call for July 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 also be archived on the "Events & Presentations" section of the site.

               When:     Thursday, July 28, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern)

               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

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.

Media Inquiries: Kristine Shattuck-Cooper: 1-702-853-4625

mediarelations@allegiantair.com

Investor Inquiries: Christopher Allen: 1-702-851-7365

ir@allegiantair.com

Annual Local Capital Investment Will Repair Infrastructure, Create Jobs

CHICAGO - June 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $100 million capital investment to address local transportation needs and put people to work throughout Illinois. The $100 million in Illinois Jobs Now! funding will be distributed to local officials to repair municipal, township and county infrastructure, and  improve public safety.

"The important capital investment will help communities throughout our state to address their infrastructure needs directly and create jobs at the same time," said Governor Quinn. "Our local communities are the backbone of Illinois and need to stay strong and keep our economic recovery going."

Today's announcement is through the six-year, $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program and represents the second of five $100 million annual investments to fund municipal, township and county projects statewide. Projects will be selected and managed locally, with the Illinois Department of Transportation providing oversight. The types of projects that will be performed include street and bridge maintenance, upgraded traffic signals, new storm sewers and bike baths, sidewalk replacement and pothole repairs. A complete list is available at www.dot.il.gov/blr/mftbooklet.pdf.

"We are extremely proud to work with our communities so they can fix their roads and bridges and address other needed projects," Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig said. "This local component of the Governor's capital program will not only stimulate the economy and create jobs, but improve the quality of life of residents for years to come."

The local component of Illinois Jobs Now! is distributed to local governments based on the same formula as the state motor fuel tax. The funding announced today will boost the annual distribution of the motor fuel tax by 17 percent. A breakdown of the distribution of the $100 million by county, road district and municipality is available through an interactive map at www.dot.il.gov/FY2011/map.aspx.

Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest construction program in state history. Under the direction of Governor Quinn, the Illinois Department of Transportation from 2009 through the end of 2010 invested approximately $7 billion to repair or rebuilt 4,800 miles of roads and more than 500 bridges, creating an estimated 135,000 jobs. This momentum is continuing with more than $2.5 billion in road construction projects scheduled for in 2011.

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