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Allegiant reaches 36 consecutive profitable quarters

By Michael Garko, In Airline News Allegiant Air continues to flex its muscles after it reported its 36th consecutive profitable quarter on Wednesday.  Allegiant reported a 20 percent rise in revenue over last year with a nine percent capacity increase. “We are very proud to report our 36th consecutive profitable quarter,” stated Maurice J. Gallagher, … Continue reading »

Oakland named Allegiant’s newest focus city

By Michael Garko, In Airline News Oakland International Airport will become Allegiant’s seventh focus city joining Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa and St. Petersburg-Clearwater.  The leisure-focused airline will add seven new routes out of Oakland this spring.

Allegiant records 35th consecutive profitable quarter

By Michael Garko, In Airline News Leisure carrier Allegiant Air was able to record a $9.5 million proft for the third quarter.  That number is down 27.9% from 13.8 million in the same quarter last year thanks to higher fuel costs. 

Allegiant to fly Phoenix-Las Vegas route

By Michael Garko, In Airline News In a move that has taken many industry experts by surprise, Allegiant Air announced on Monday that it will begin flying the highly competitive Phoenix-Las Vegas route.

Owensboro gets additional Allegiant route

By Michael Garko, In Airline News Two and a half years ago, Allegiant Air commenced twice weekly flights from the Western Kentucky town of Owensboro to Orlando, Florida.  Beginning on October 15th, the leisure carrier will add twice weekly flights to Las Vegas.

Allegiant Air reaches 34 consecutive profitable quarters

By Michael Garko, In Airline News Allegiant Air continues to impress industry experts as it has reported its 34th consecutive quarterly profit.  The leisure airline reported $11.9 million in net income for the second quarter.  That number is down from $17.6 million last year, but still beat Wall Street forcasts.

Allegiant receives 757 flight approval; eyes Hawaii launch in 2012

By Michael Garko, In Airline News Leisure carrier Allegiant Air received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday to begin operating its Boeing 757 aircraft.  Allegiant will utilize the jet on routes from Las Vegas to McAllen, Tx. and Rockford, Ill.