ALLEGIANT LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. Sept. 28, 2017 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches a new route to Punta Gorda / Fort Myers from Providence. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low as $69.*

“We’re very excited to launch our very first route from Providence today,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant senior vice president of commercial. “We’re sure Providence-area travelers will enjoy having a friendly, low-cost, convenient option for travel to the beautiful beaches of southwest Florida.”

The new nonstop route will operate twice weekly between T.F. Green Airport (PVD) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Allegiant will add routes to Tampa / St. Pete in October and Cincinnati in November. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

“Allegiant’s low fares will spur passenger growth in Rhode Island. They will bring the overall fares down at PVD for our passengers,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, President and CEO of Rhode Island Airport Corporation. “Allegiant’s unique brand will resonate with passengers that are focused on value.”

Allegiant offers a unique option to Providence-area travelers with low base fares and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one way and not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Sept. 30, 2017 for travel by Feb. 25, 2018. See Allegiant.com for details. For optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The airline offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms and rental cars. All can be purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to over 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF.

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