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Recently, I was looking for credit card charges on Allegiant airline’s website. Since there were no upfront notifications, I kept going through the buying process to see if and when a credit card usage fee might be disclosed. It never was. Mind you, I didn’t actually put in my credit card. However, I found plenty [...]

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Allegiant approved to add 757-200 to fleet, eyes Hawaii service next summer Allegiant Air has received approval from the FAA to add 757-200s to its fleet. As a result, it’s planning to start service to Hawaii next summer. President Andrew Levy said in a statement, “The addition of the Boeing 757-200 will play an important [...]

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“Allegiant is considering a new pricing option for use on its website,” writes its chairman, Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. “When making a purchase, consumer would be able to choose between a traditional “locked in” fare that would not fluctuate, and a lower fare that could change before the date of travel. That lower fare could be reduced further or could increase (up to a set maximum that would be clearly disclosed) depending on changes in fuel price between the booking and travel dates.”

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NTSB to investigate hole in AA 757, Boeing delivers first 737 Sky Interior, Allegiant FAs seek union vote

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First Allegiant Boeing order is for 757s Until now, Allegiant Air has operated MD-80s. Now they are acquiring B757s in preparation for its new service to Hawaii. Allegiant said Friday that it expects to spend $75 million to $90 million through 2012 acquiring and preparing the 757s for service. Allegiant said it has the ability [...]

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Can an airline refuse to transport a dying passenger? That wasn’t just an academic question for Allegiant Air, which recently had to make a decision for a customer who wanted to fly from Bangor, Maine, to Orlando.

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