About Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air (ICAO: AAY) is an American ultra-low-cost carrier known for its focus on leisure travel.
Allegiant Air was founded in January 1997 as WestJet Express, changing its name to Allegiant Air in 1998 after a trademark dispute. The airline initially offered scheduled and charter services, but faced bankruptcy in December 2000. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. gained control during the reorganization, restructuring the airline to its current low-cost model, and moving its headquarters and operations to Las Vegas, Nevada, in June 2001. Allegiant became a public company under Allegiant Travel Company in December 2006.
The airline operates on a point-to-point system rather than a traditional hub-and-spoke model, focusing on connecting small and medium-sized cities to popular leisure destinations. While Las Vegas (LAS) is considered a central point for many flights, Allegiant maintains over 20 operating bases across the United States. These bases include locations such as Allentown, Appleton, Asheville, Cincinnati, Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Orlando/Sanford, Phoenix/Mesa, and St. Petersburg/Clearwater.
Allegiant Air's current fleet primarily consists of Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 family aircraft. The airline began integrating Boeing 737 MAX jets into its fleet in 2024, with plans for more deliveries through 2027. Historically, Allegiant operated McDonnell Douglas DC-9, MD-80, and Boeing 757 aircraft, but these have been retired, with the last MD-80s retired by November 2018 and 757s by October 2017. Its route network is almost entirely domestic within the United States, serving over 120 destinations, but it also has authority for charter services to Canada and Mexico. Allegiant Air is not a member of any major airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. As an ultra-low-cost carrier, it offers an all-coach configuration, with options to purchase "Allegiant Extra" and "Legroom+" seats for additional comfort, and sells food and beverages on board. A significant part of Allegiant's business model involves offering bundled travel packages, combining flights with hotel stays, car rentals, and tickets to attractions.
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