Allegiant Air: The budget airline flying under the radar

[RoosGirl]

Allegiant Air is a small, ultra-low-cost carrier based in Las Vegas, that happens to be one of the country's most profitable airlines. But, according to federal aviation records and interviews with pilots, mechanics and industry experts, it may also be the most dangerous.

The airline flew 12 million passengers last year on its 99 planes to 120 destinations from California to Florida. But it has had persistent problems since at least the summer of 2015 when it experienced a rash of mid-air breakdowns, including five on a single day. It was not a fluke.

Public documents show an alarming number of aborted takeoffs, cabin pressure loss, emergency descents and unscheduled landings. Yet for the most part, Allegiant's difficulties have managed to stay under the radar of the flying public.

Continued - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/allegiant-air-the-budget-airline-flying-under-the-radar/

[Applewood]

Years ago, when Vanguard Airlines was in business, I took advantage of some ultra-low airfare from Pittsburgh to Las Vegas via Kansas City.  In KC, the airline "ran out of planes" (I kid you not) so it rented a plane and a crew from Allegiant to get us to LV. The plane was actually comfortable and the crew was very nice.  I believe at the time Allegiant was a charter airline flying only to gambling destinations like LV or the Bahamas.. Now it has service to a number of destinations from Pittsburgh, including St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL.  Only drawback is that the service runs only on certain days of the week.  Otherwise, I would fly Allegiant to Florida more often.

[WingNot]

Llike Ron White says:  "Hey man, if one of the engines goes out, how far will the other one take us?"   
"All the way to the scene of the crash!
 Allegiant Air