Allegiant Travel Company Announces the Purchase of Six A319 Aircraft

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq:ALGT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase six additional A319 aircraft. The aircraft are currently being operated by Cebu Pacific Air and are scheduled to enter the Allegiant operating fleet from the end of 2015 through 2017.

“We continue to be able to find high quality, used A319s that fit our specification,” said Jude Bricker, Senior Vice President of Planning. “These aircraft will have 156 seats which is similar to our current A319s. Including these aircraft, we have added commitments for ten additional A320 series aircraft so far this year and will remain active in the used A320 market,” concluded Bricker.

Two of the aircraft will be purchased in 2015 and the company expects the remainder to be purchased in 2016.