Allegiant Air Appoints James R. Carr as VP, Operations; Industry Veteran Joins Growing Las Vegas Carrier's Management Team; Carr Held Similar Post at National Airlines.

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2003

Allegiant Air today announced that James R. Carr has joined the Las Vegas-based airline as Vice President, Operations.

In this newly created position, Carr is responsible for management of the airline's flight operations, crews, and crew training and dispatch functions. Carr most recently served as Senior Vice President, Operations at National Airlines. He had also previously served as Vice President, Flight Operations for America West Airlines.

"Jim brings to Allegiant Air an outstanding record of airline operations management experience, and we are very pleased that he has joined our company in this key role," said Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant chairman. "His leadership will help our company continue to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability and passenger comfort in our daily flight operations."

Carr joins Allegiant Air with over 32 years experience in aviation with service as an airline pilot, check-airman, and Chief Pilot in addition to his operations management roles. He has also led airline efforts in the certification of several aircraft types.

Carr is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where he earned a B.S. in Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics. He also served in the United States Air Force as a staff officer and pilot.

Carr resides in Henderson, Nevada.

About the Company

Allegiant is an all-jet, low-fare, low cost passenger airline providing high quality customer service. At Allegiant, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way and a Saturday night stay is never required. From its base in Las Vegas, Allegiant provides non-stop service to Colorado Springs, Colo.; Fresno, Calif.; Wichita, Kan.; Des Moines, Iowa; Denver, Colo.; Lansing, Mich.; and Fort Collins/Loveland, Colo. The airline also operates charter service throughout the U.S. to Mexico and Canada. The carrier's charter customers include Harrah's Resorts, Apple Vacations, U.S. Forest Service, collegiate athletic organizations, film production companies and corporations.

Allegiant's fleet includes six jet aircraft, including two 130-seat MD-87s, two MD-83s, and one MD-82. Allegiant's MD-83s are configured for 161 or 162 passengers and the MD-82 is configured for 165 passengers. The airline has contracted for the purchase of additional aircraft that will be delivered later this year and in 2004.

Allegiant Air is a privately owned airline founded in 1997. The airline's headquarters are in Las Vegas.

For flight reservations and additional information about the airline visit www.allegiantair.com or call 888-594-6937.