Allegiant

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Some interesting air fares:

Springfield, MO to Vegas: $177
Vegas to Honolulu: $77

Springfield to Punta Gorda: $53

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Didn't they just ground their entire fleet due to maintenance issues?

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

There appear to be some cancelations to correct some "slide maintenance" issues, but I haven't found any news items about the entire fleet.

Maybe, though.

Over the weekend, Allegiant Air announced it would be inspecting all of its emergency slides on MD-80 aircraft after a incident involving the slides last week. Smoke was reported in the cabin on a flight to Peoria and passengers and crew exited the aircraft using the emergency slides. No one was hurt. Then, the airline realized the slide inspection schedule had changed and many of its aircraft were now overdue for examination.

As a result, several flights were delayed or cancelled.

In 2007, the original manufacturer recommendation for slide maintenance schedule changed from once every three years to once a year for slides older than 15 years. Allegiant discovered that many of the slides had not been inspected within the last year and did not comply with this recommendation. This prompted Allegiant to remove aircraft from service. To inspect and overhaul the slides, they must be removed and sent to a regulated inspection and maintenance facility.

Because of the inconvenience, the airline is offering the following compensation to ticketed passengers.

· Flights delayed less than four hours: $100 voucher for future travel

· Flights delayed 4-6 hours: $150 off voucher for future travel

· Flights delayed 6 or more hours: $200 voucher for future travel

· Reschedule flights: Full refund and $200 voucher for future travel

For passengers delayed overnight, hotel accommodations and meals will be provided. For travel and compensation questions, please call Allegiant Customer Care at 702-505-8888