Positive Airline Operating Income
Allegiant reported positive airline operating income in the third quarter, which is typically the seasonally weakest quarter, despite disruptions like hurricanes and a CrowdStrike outage.
Fuel Efficiency Improvements
The introduction of the MAX aircraft is expected to result in up to a 26% improvement in fuel burn, with early results reaffirming potential earnings increase of $2 million in annualized EBITDA per aircraft.
Utilization Improvements
Efforts to restore peak period utilization are underway, with the gap reduced from 20% below 2019 levels to an expected 6% by December.
Strong Loyalty Program Performance
Allegiant's Always Rewards Visa was named the best Airline credit card by USA Today's 10 Best 2024 Readers' Choice Awards for the sixth consecutive year, with revenue from loyalty programs up approximately 20% year-to-date.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings
Proactive steps to improve operational efficiency are expected to save approximately $20 million annually.
Positive Feedback on New Boeing MAX
The new Boeing MAX aircraft received positive customer feedback, attributed to in-seat USB power and enhanced cabin experience.