Category Archives: Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air’s pilots to conduct informational picketing today, announces Indianapolis-Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood service

Allegiant Air‘s (Las Vegas) pilots will conduct informational picketing today (January 13) to bring “awareness to their efforts to secure a new contract.”

McCarran International Airport

5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

Allegiant Air Corporate Headquarters

1201 N. Town Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89144

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport

14700 Terminal Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33762

Time: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

100 Terminal Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

In other news, Allegiant announced the addition of low-cost, twice weekly nonstop jet service to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood from Indianapolis beginning on April 8, 2015, continuing Allegiant’s rapid expansion in Indianapolis.

Allegiant’s launch of service from Indianapolis next month will be the largest in the company’s history, when it will inaugurate nonstop service to five destinations: Las Vegas, Sanford, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Punta Gorda and seasonal service to New Orleans. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood is the carrier’s fourth Florida destination announced from Indianapolis

Copyright Photo: Gunter Mayer/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 757-204 N906NV (msn 27236) holds short of the runway at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS).

Allegiant Air aircraft slide show:

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Allegiant Air brings excitement to Make-A-Wish kids

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) in support of the Make-A-Wish charity has issued this statement and video:

Allegiant Air is helping Make-A-Wish® grant wishes by providing travel for 33 wish kids this holiday season — kids like 5-year old Jaylen, who was diagnosed with leukemia and wished to go to the Florida theme parks. The travel company, which provides air travel and send-off celebrations for Make-A-Wish kids, has flown over 150 wish kids like Jaylen to their wish destinations in 2014 alone. To expand its efforts to help grant wishes, the company will also be matching dollar for dollar employee donations, up to $5,000, from now until Jan. 31, 2015.

Jaylen’s Make-A-Wish experience with Allegiant began with a warm welcome at the airport. Jaylen and his family were greeted by Allegiant employees at the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington, Ill. and treated to a special send-off celebration. Jaylen’s wish experience can be viewed above.

Over 70 percent of wishes require air travel. Since May 2012, Allegiant has donated travel to over 250 wish kids and their families and over $250,000 in cash sponsorships.

Since May 2012, Allegiant has been a proud supporter of Make-A-Wish®, a nationwide charity that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Wishes can often have a transformative impact on wish kids, providing the positive mental and emotional boost needed to help them deal with and, oftentimes, overcome their illness.

By establishing Make-A-Wish as its primary charity, Allegiant provides wish travel to families in the communities it serves. We’re committed to provide air travel for wish families – the organization’s most critical resource – for another six years. Since beginning its support of Make-A-Wish, Allegiant has donated over 250 wish flights to wish families and more than $250,000 in cash sponsorships.

Flights donated: 257
Wish passengers flown: 926
Dollars donated: $251,707
Make-A-Wish airplane livery: 1 (below)
Smiles: countless

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Bottom Photo: Allegiant Air. Allegiant in 2013 painted this Airbus A320-214 N218NV (msn 1229) in this special Make-A-Wish livery.

Allegiant takes a $43.2 million write-down on the value of its Boeing 757-200 aircraft fleet, likely to be replaced sooner

Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) (Las Vegas) reported that it is taking a $43.2 million write-down on the value of its Boeing 757-200 aircraft fleet. The write down on the balance sheet came after a review of the value of the six Boeing 757-200s. For now, the company will continue to operate the type, mainly to Hawaii, in the near term. However the type is not expected to be operated through the full life of each aircraft. Allegiant is now likely to find a replacement aircraft (Airbus A321?) for the 757s earlier than what was previously planned. The charge will occur in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The company issued this statement:

“This non-cash impairment charge resulted from a recent review of the value of the Company’s Boeing 757 assets,” stated Maurice J. Gallagher Jr., Chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. “We evaluate factors such as our ability or intent to operate fleet types through their estimated useful lives, potential changes to fleet residual values based on changes in market conditions for used aircraft, spare engines and parts and potential changes to our scheduled revenue network based on competition trends and operational performance. Based on our review the Company concluded that the estimated future cash flows for its six 757-200 series aircraft, spare engine and parts pool did not support the net book values on our balance sheet. This decision reflects the Company’s view that our 757 fleet will be held for a period less than their current expected useful lives, which is currently seven years or through 2021. In addition, residual values for 757 aircraft will be reduced from $6 million to $3 million based what we believe is a permanent decline in the used 757 market. The Company will continue to operate 757 aircraft on longer-haul routes, including Hawaii, in the near term.”

With this write down, the Company expects fourth quarter CASM ex fuel to increase between 40 and 41 percent versus last year. Prior to the charge, the fourth quarter was trending towards the lower end of the range provided on October 22, 2014.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum/AirlinersGallery.com. Formerly operated by Britannia Airways/Thomsonfly/Thomson Airways, Boeing 757-204 N903NV (msn 26966, ex G-BYAH) arrives from Hawaii in Las Vegas. The jetliner was originally delivered on February 5, 1993.

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Allegiant finds an underserved niche at Cincinnati, increases flights to Florida

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) is finding a new underserved niche at Cincinnati. The carrier has announced further expansion from CVG with increased flights to Florida. Beginning in May 2015, existing services to Sanford (near Orlando) and Punta Gorda (Southwest Florida) will be doubled. The additions will replace recent reductions made by other carriers to these two markets, providing local travelers continued convenient flight options for Florida vacation travel.

Allegiant began service to Cincinnati in February 2014 with four weekly flights. By summer of 2015, Allegiant will offer 34 weekly departures during peak travel periods, including recently announced flights to Jacksonville, Florida and seasonal service to Myrtle Beach. The airline just launched flights from CVG to Las Vegas.

Starting in May 2015, Allegiant will increase its service from Cincinnati -Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Sanford to nine times weekly via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Flights to Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) will increase to eight times weekly.

Copyright Photo: Gunter Mayer/AirlinersGallery.com. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N420NV (msn 49424) holds short of the runway at Las Vegas.

Allegiant Air aircraft slide show:

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USA Today: A Guide to Airline Fees

Today, an airline base fare is not the total amount you will pay. Today each U.S. airline is unique with the their add-on charges. USA Today examines the extra fees and the rules for each additional charge.

USA Today compares the add-on fees for the following airlines:

Alaska Airlines

Allegiant Air

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Spirit Airlines

United Airlines

US Airways

Virgin America

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Allegiant Air is coming to New Orleans

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) has announced new nonstop service to New Orleans, the carrier’s newest destination. Seasonal service between New Orleans and Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis, and year-round service between Sanford (near Orlando), will begin in early February.

New routes announced include:

Seasonal service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from:

1. Cincinnati, Ohio – begins February 4, 2015 through May 5, 2015

2. Columbus, Ohio – begins February 5, 2015 through April 8, 2015

3. Indianapolis – begins February 5, 2015 through May 5, 2015

4. Sanford, Florida – begins February 5, 2015 through August 17, 2015

The new flights will all operate twice weekly.

Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N874GA (msn 49643) arrives in Las Vegas.

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Allegiant today launches two new routes

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) today (November 14) inaugurates new twice-weekly nonstop jet service between Peoria, Illinois and Sanford (near Orlando) via the Sanford International Airport.

The airline today also inaugurates new, twice-weekly nonstop service from Cincinnati to Mesa, Arizona (near Phoenix).

The new flights will operate between the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA).

Copyright Photo: Jay Selman/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A320-214 N220NV (msn 1262) arrives at Concord, North Carolina near Charlotte on a flight from Sanford, Florida.

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Allegiant announces 14 new routes and five new cities

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) today announced new, nonstop jet service on 14 routes, including the addition of five new cities, to the Allegiant network. Allegiant will now offer service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Indiana, Omaha, Nebraska, Richmond, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida.

New routes announced include:

Nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood via Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from:

Syracuse, N.Y. — begins February 13, 2015
Columbus, Ohio — begins March 13, 2015

Nonstop service to Jacksonville, Fla. via Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) from:

Cincinnati, Ohio — begins February 12, 2015
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — begins February 13, 2015

Nonstop service to Las Vegas via McCarran International Airport (LAS) from:

Indianapolis, Indiana — begins February 27, 2015

Nonstop service to Sanford via Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) from:

Indianapolis, Indiana — begins February 12, 2015
Austin, Texas — begins February 13, 2015

Nonstop service to Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) from:

Indianapolis, Indiana — begins February 11, 2015
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — begins February 12, 2015

Nonstop service to St. Petersburg/Clearwater via St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) from:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — begins February 11, 2015
Indianapolis, Indiana — begins February 12, 2015
Richmond, Virginia — begins February 13, 2015
Hagerstown, Maryland — begins February 27, 2015
Omaha, Nebraska — begins March 5, 2015

Copyright Photo: Ken Petersen/AirlinersGallery.com. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N869GA (msn 53294) arrives at the Las Vegas base.

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Allegiant Travel Company reports its 47th consecutive profitable quarter

Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) (Las Vegas) reported a third quarter net profit of $14.2 million, down 17 percent from the same quarter a year ago. The holding company has reported the following financial results for the third quarter 2014, as well as comparisons to prior year equivalents:

“We are very proud to report our 47th consecutive profitable quarter,” stated Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. “During this quarter we saw the departure of Andrew Levy, our President and COO. Andrew will be missed. He has left the company in great shape. His legacy includes building a solid, capable management team which ensures the company will maintain its strong performance into the future. In addition, we have also welcomed back Kris Bauer as the airline’s Senior Vice President of Operations and COO while we conduct our search for a replacement. Earlier this week, our Board of Directors approved an increase to our share repurchase authority to $100 million from its current level of $7.4 million. We continue to see strength in the business model and are demonstrating that confidence by actively returning cash to shareholders. Lastly, I want to thank all of our Team Members for their continued efforts during the past quarter.”

Notable company highlights

Repurchased 456,296 shares during the quarter, which brings the total to 1,199,740 shares for the first nine months of 2014. Since the inception of the share repurchase program, the company has repurchased 4,692,385 shares for a total of $316.3 million through the third quarter 2014

Purchased two A319s in August off operating lease

Added three new destinations to Cincinnati. Cincinnati has become the fastest growing origination city in the company’s history

In-service Airbus fleet accounted for over 21 percent of total ASM production in the quarter. In the quarter the company operated ten Airbus aircraft which is 14 percent of the total fleet

Third quarter 2014 revenue performance

East Coast TRASM declined 1.4 percent, however capacity in these markets grew 27.3 percent. Flying on the East Coast accounted for 40 percent of entire network versus 36 percent a year ago

Hawaii TRASM grew 12.7 percent versus the same period a year ago

Average fare – ancillary air-related charges increased 2.1 percent, as we implemented a fee to print a boarding pass at the ticket counter in

September 2014, and also due to continued strength in existing ancillary categories such as assigned seat fees, trip flex and priority boarding

Copyright Photo: Ken Petersen/AirlinersGallery.com. The McDonnell Douglas fleet is holding steady at 53 aircraft while newer Airbus A319s and A320s are being added. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N418NV (msn 49615) arrives at the Las Vegas home.

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Allegiant starts Cincinnati-Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood flights

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) yesterday (October 9) started nonstop service between Cincinnati and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

The new flights will operate four times weekly from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood begins the latest flight expansion by Allegiant at CVG announced in the summer. In November, Allegiant will begin nonstop flights to Mesa (near Phoenix), followed by Las Vegas in December, bringing the company’s total weekly flights to 20 before the end of the year.

Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N419NV (msn 53366) lands in Las Vegas.

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