All Allegiant Air articles
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NewsPilot shortage will erode US discounters’ low-cost edge: United executive
A shortage of pilots will increasingly erode the cost advantages long enjoyed by US discount airlines while improving the competitive position of giants like United Airlines.
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Pilots seek to block Allegiant-Viva Aerobus joint venture
The union representing Allegiant Air’s pilots has come out against the carrier’s proposed joint business with Mexico’s Viva Aerobus, alleging that it is simply seeking access to cheaper flightcrew.
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Allegiant posts $53m Q4 profit thanks to ‘robust demand’
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, rode high demand for leisure travel to a profitable fourth quarter of 2022, capping a year marked by significant operational challenges.
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Allegiant Air shuffles executive leadership team
Allegiant Travel Company has made further changes to its C-suite days after accepting the resignation of co-president and chief operating officer Scott Sheldon.
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Scott Sheldon steps down as president of Allegiant Air
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, has accepted the resignation of co-president and chief operating officer Scott Sheldon, prompting a reshuffling of the airline’s executives.
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In depth
How far through recovery are North American airlines?
A carrier-by-carrier guide to the progress North American airlines continued to make in their recovery from the Covid-19 crisis during the past year and a look at how much further they have to go in 2023.
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Allegiant, hit hard by Hurricane Ian, reports third-quarter loss of $46.5m
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, reported a loss of $46.5 million in the third quarter as revenue – and costs – surged significantly.
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Mexican antitrust authority approves Allegiant-Viva Aerobus joint venture
North American ultra low cost carriers Allegiant Air and Viva Aerobus were authorized 17 October by Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) to move forward with a proposed transborder commercial alliance.
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Allegiant posts higher Q2 revenue as costs also soar
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of low-cost carrier Allegiant Air posted higher revenue and a small profit during the second three months of 2022 as expenses climbed.
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Allegiant experiences ‘busiest and best Spring ever’
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of Allegiant Air, expects “substantial opportunities” to propel its earnings during 2022 as it experienced the “busiest and best Spring ever”.
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Redmond to succeed Gallagher as Allegiant chief executive
Long-standing Allegiant Travel chairman and chief executive Maurice Gallagher is to hand the chief executive role to company president John Redmond from June.
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Analysis
Boeing 737 Max programme enjoys better news after order setbacks
Boeing’s 737 Max programme has enjoyed a much-needed period of positive news following an inauspicious end to 2021 that saw Air France-KLM and Qantas place significant narrowbody orders with Airbus.
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Analysis
Allegiant posts small profit in fourth quarter of 2021
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air posted a small profit in the fourth quarter of 2021, supported by more cost-conscious customers returning to travel.
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Analysis
Cathay woes and Allegiant order reflect dichotomy in airline prospects
The year has kicked off with a stark reminder of the dichotomy in airline fortunes around the world as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
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Analysis
Aircraft availability, attractive terms flipped Allegiant to Boeing’s Max
Near-term aircraft availability and attractive purchase terms ultimately drove Allegiant Travel to ditch its all-Airbus-fleet strategy by ordering 50 Boeing 737 Max jets.
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News
Allegiant confirms major order for Boeing’s 737 Max
Allegiant Travel, parent of US ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, has ordered 50 Boeing 737 Max jets and taken options to acquire a further 50, with deliveries starting in 2023.
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Allegiant to order 50 737 Max: report
US discount airline Allegiant Air is near to finalising an order for 50 Boeing 737 Max, according to a 4 January report from Reuters.
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Allegiant sees Mexico as a “green field”: CEO
A week after Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus and Allegiant Air applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for a transborder commercial alliance, the US discount carrier’s chief executive Maurice Gallagher says Mexico is a “green field” that holds many possibilities for the airline.
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Allegiant and Viva Aerobus apply to DOT for joint venture
Allegiant Air and Mexico’s Viva Aerobus have applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval of a commercial alliance that would expand low-cost flying between the USA and Mexico, and give the Las Vegas-based carrier an equity stake in the Mexican carrier.
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Allegiant turns Q3 profit despite operational 'challenges'
Discounter Allegiant Air turned a $39.3 million profit in the third quarter, but its chief executive echoed peers in citing operational hiccups due to the pandemic and labour shortages.
