Allegiant Air

This order concerns violations by Allegiant Air, LLC, (Allegiant) of (1) the requirements of 14 CFR Part 382 (Part 382) with respect to properly coding and recording its disability-related complaints in connection with required disability reporting to the Department of Transportation (Department), as well as providing dispositive written responses to written consumer complaints alleging a violation of Part 382, and related statutory provisions, 49 U.S.C. §§ 41702 and 41705; (2) the Department’s full-fare advertising requirements, 14 CFR 399.84; and (3) 49 U.S.C. § 41712, which prohibits carriers from engaging in unfair and deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition.

This consent order concerns fare displays by Allegiant Air, LLC (Allegiant) on its website (www.allegiantair.com) that failed to comply with the Department’s rule on full fare advertising, 14 CFR 399.84, and the related statute, 49 U.S.C. § 41712(a). The carrier assessed a “convenience fee” on all ticket purchases except those made at one of the carrier’s airport ticket offices. Under section 399.84, this fee should have been included in initial fare quotes on Allegiant’s website. This order assesses a compromise civil penalty of $50,000 and directs the carrier to cease and desist from future similar violations.