Allegiant is one of American’s most consistently profitable airlines, though lately they’ve been running into some issues, especially when it comes to their reputation for safety.
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I suspect that this program has less to do with building loyalty for Allegiant but is a profitable side business for them. All airlines offer hotel-car-plane services, but no website makes you go through hoops to buy a ticket than Allegiant. I wouldn't be surprised if a significant portion of their net profits come from outside of seat revenue. That doesn't change my feelings about flying them. We discussed them extensively the last few weeks so no need to recap but suffice to say it is not particularly appealing.
This is a viable competitor to the Sapphire Reserve, I just can't decide on which to get.
We live in a smaller city and use Allegiant frequently as they offer direct flights to destinations that aren't offered by other airlines in our city. I have an upcoming trip to book where I will be able to take advantage of the buy one get one airfare offer by booking a rental car as well, so I thought I'd give this credit card a try. Over a week later, and I'm still waiting to be approved. I have really great credit so I'm not sure what the hold up is...our mortgage loan was approved quicker than that. I guess they must have had on overwhelming response to this offer...
I also find it interesting that they still plan to charge their credit card transaction fee (up to $8 each way per passenger) even if you are using the Allegiant credit card for payment. I'm not convinced this going to be a great deal either, in fact, they may have lost a customer before I even have the card in my hands.
My take on this CC. I thought at first the BOGO airline ticket would be a.great feature.considering we travel alot. Until i.got my bill and actually dissected the all the fees associated.with it. You must either book a 4 night stay or a 7 day car rental. Which you need anyway. When i questioned the amount on the bill for the rent a car 288.07. The contracted cost thru Alamo is 190. So they are making almost $100 extra off of you along with segment fees booking thru agent bags so in reality NOTHING IS FREE!! i called the OTHER day.to.find out about tix to Florida w/o the BOGO. 752.00. I looked on sight. It was almost 300 less if i do it myself. So once this is paid off.from last weeks trip. Will be another in the garbage!!!!
I need to know why I can't use my rewards points under my log in page for Allegiant. I accumulated 400 points and it won't let me book a flight using the points because our joint credit card is linked to my husbands account. Can they be transferred? I'm really in a bind and need to buy a ticket.