Allegiant Pledges $20,000 to Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) pledged $20,000 to the Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, in memory of Dolly Parton. The airline will also provide monthly flight vouchers to honorees in the hospital's Daisy, Sunflower, Lily and Bee employee recognition awards, highlighting its ongoing ties to the East Tennessee community and McGhee Tyson Airport crew base.
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The airline will also support the hospital's employee recognition program through monthly airfare donations to honorees
In honor of the undeniable joy that Dolly brought to others, Allegiant will also support the hospital's employee recognition program through the Daisy, Sunflower, Lily and Bee Awards. Awarded monthly, the program honors staff from various departments for their outstanding care to patients and families. The airline will supplement this program with an award of flight vouchers, which can be used towards roundtrip airfare on any Allegiant flight. The partnership recognizes the extraordinary compassion, dedication and heart that hospital employees bring to their work every day. Through this program, Allegiant is helping celebrate the people who make a meaningful difference in the lives of families during some of their most challenging moments, giving these exceptional employees the opportunity to take a well-deserved trip of their own.
"We at Allegiant are inspired in many ways by Dolly, who leaves behind a profound legacy of service," said Robert Neal, President and Chief Financial Officer at Allegiant. "The people of
Renamed after the singer in 2026, the Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is a 152-bed hospital certified by the state of
"We value partners like Allegiant Air. Their support furthers our mission to improve the health of children across
Making travel possible for children facing serious medical issues is one of Allegiant's core pillars of giving. The airline started service to
Earlier this year, Allegiant announced the launch of a unique themed flight experience in partnership with Dollywood: Flight #925: Destination Dollywood. The flight, from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to
"Giving back to the communities we serve is at the heart of who we are," said Drew Wells, Chief Commercial Officer at Allegiant. "Our connection to
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Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Through Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines, the company serves approximately 22 million annual customers across scheduled passenger, charter and cargo operations. Together, the airlines operate more than 650 routes serving nearly 175 cities throughout the United States and select international destinations. Allegiant is committed to providing affordable travel options, operational excellence and long-term value for customers, employees, communities and shareholders. For more information, visit Allegiant.com.
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