HONOLULU, Aug. 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) announces the company will begin new, nonstop air service from the mainland to Honolulu, Hawaii. The new service will provide new economic development by allowing customers to visit the popular vacation destination for new lower fares.
The carrier will offer introductory fares as low as $180.00* one-way, including taxes and fees, from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to:
- Boise, Idaho. – begins February 9, 2013 with fares as low as $180.00* each way
- Spokane, Wash. – begins February 8, 2013 with fares as low as $180.00* each way
Flight days and times for all markets can be found at allegiant.com.
"We are pleased to expand our presence in the islands with additional nonstop service to Honolulu from two new markets," stated Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "We are thrilled to be growing our presence in Hawaii so quickly. We anticipate the new service will be very popular, especially when customers take advantage of great deals when bundling their air, hotel and car rental."
Earlier this year, Allegiant announced service from seven existing markets to Honolulu and from one existing market to Maui. Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Wash. are both new markets for Allegiant. Currently, neither city has nonstop, scheduled service to Hawaii.
"Allegiant's entry into the Hawai'i market has opened up new gateway cities for the state," said Mike McCartney, Hawai'i Tourism Authority president and CEO. "We are pleased to welcome direct service from Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Wash. and look forward to supporting Allegiant's service and promoting unique experiences for our guests to the Hawaiian Islands."
Reservations can be made on the company's website at allegiant.com or by calling the company's travel experts at 702-505-8888.
About the $180.00* one-way fares:
Seats are limited. Fares are one way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by August 14, 2012, for travel by April 16, 2013. For baggage fees, please visit allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.
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. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline, and offers other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets through its website, allegiant.com. The company was ranked ninth in the 2011 Forbes' Best Small Companies list. Allegiant was also recently named one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Fastest-Growing Companies" for the second consecutive year.
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