ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM RAPID CITY TO PHOENIX FOR $69*
(Rapid City, S.D.)--- Rapid City, S.D. lands another hole-in-one with Allegiant Air as the low-cost airline announces it will offer nonstop service to Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. from Rapid City beginning Nov. 21. The carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to Arizona with introductory fares as low as $69* each way.

"We are extremely pleased to again expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service to the Black Hills community," Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., president, CEO of Allegiant Air said. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only scheduled service between Rapid City and Arizona. We would like to recognize the outstanding efforts and support shown by Mason Short and the airport board."

The self-proclaimed "Official Airline for Sunshine" will launch the new scheduled service from Rapid City Regional Airport to Williams Gateway Airport with two flights weekly. With service Wednesday and Saturday, flights will depart Rapid City at 7:55 p.m. arriving in Phoenix-Mesa at 9:25 p.m. Flights leaving Phoenix-Mesa will depart at 3:35 p.m. arriving in Rapid City at 7:15 p.m. (all flight times are local.) Allegiant inaugurated service to Las Vegas July 6, 2005.

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 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.

"The Rapid City Regional Airport is thrilled to have low cost, nonstop service to Phoenix-Mesa," said Mason Short, Rapid City Regional Airport Executive Director. "Phoenix is the fourth most popular market at the Airport and this direct flight will make it even more popular. The traveling public of the Black Hills region has saved over $1 million in airfares to Vegas since Allegiant has started - we're looking forward to the same results from this market as well."

The airline commented market research and input from local community leaders indicate the Black Hills community will welcome the new nonstop flights and low fares to Phoenix-Mesa as an alternative to connecting flights and long drives to other airports. Allegiant will utilize 130-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft on the route.

Allegiant will partner with more than 20 resorts in Arizona, including hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Sedona and air/hotel packages are available for as low as $285*. (Price is per person, based on three-night hotel stay at the Days Inn Scottsdale Fashion Square Resort, double occupancy and reflects a Wednesday arrival through Dec. 31.) The company will provide low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Reservations 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.

Allegiant's $69* one-way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Sept. 15, 2007, for travel through Feb. 10, 2008. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $89 one-way.