Claim Compensation from Allegiant Air

Don't just fire off an angry email without ammo. Allegiant loves to deny claims based on technicalities. Gather these specific items before you even open their website.

• The "Reason for Delay" Proof: Screenshot the app notification or email the second the flight is delayed. They often change the reason from "Maintenance" (eligible for compensation) to "Weather" (not eligible) later on.
• Your 6-Character Confirmation Code: You will need this for every single form.
• Itemized Receipts: Credit card statements aren't enough. You need the actual receipt showing you bought a meal, not just a total amount.
• The Contract of Carriage: It sounds boring, but citing their own rules back to them is powerful. You can find it in the footer of their site.
• Bank Details: Have your routing and account number ready if you are demanding a cash refund via ACH, though they usually push checks or card reversals.

Since Allegiant is a US carrier, your rights are governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT), not the generous EU laws you might see on TikTok. Here is the reality of the situation.

Airlines (US):

• Cancelled Flights: If Allegiant cancels your flight and you choose not to travel on the new flight they offer, you are entitled to a full cash refund. Not a voucher. Cash. This includes bag fees and seat upgrades.
• Significant Delays: If the delay is "significant" (usually 3+ hours), you can also demand a refund if you choose not to fly.
• "Controllable" Delays: If the delay is their fault (crew timeout, maintenance), Allegiant's policy usually covers a meal voucher. They are not legally required to give you cash for the inconvenience itself, just reimbursement for expenses.
• Baggage: If they lose your bag, their liability is capped around $3,800 per passenger for domestic flights. They must reimburse reasonable expenses for toiletries and clothes while you wait.

Subject: Formal Compensation Claim - Flight [Flight Number] - [Date] - Ref: [Confirmation Code]

To the Allegiant Air Customer Relations Team,

I am writing to formally request compensation for the disruption to my travel on [Date] regarding flight [Flight Number] from [Departure City] to [Arrival City].

My flight was [cancelled/delayed] due to [reason given, e.g., maintenance issues], which falls under a controllable irregularity within your control. As a result, I was forced to incur the following expenses:

• Hotel accommodation: $[Amount]
• Meals: $[Amount]
• Transport: $[Amount]

Total Claim: $[Total Amount]

According to DOT regulations regarding refunds for cancelled flights and Allegiant's own Contract of Carriage regarding controllable delays, I am entitled to reimbursement. I have attached all itemized receipts and my boarding pass.

Please process this refund to my original form of payment within 7 business days. I am not interested in travel vouchers.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Phone Number]

If Allegiant sends you a generic "sorry, it was weather" email and closes your ticket, do not give up. That is their standard operating procedure.

1. File a DOT Complaint: This is your heavy artillery. Go to the US Department of Transportation website and file a consumer complaint. Allegiant is legally required to acknowledge this within 30 days and provide a substantive response within 60. It hurts their stats.
2. Credit Card Chargeback: If you paid for a flight that was cancelled and they refused a refund, dispute the charge with your bank. Mark it as "Service Not Received."
3. Small Claims Court: If the amount is significant (like a lost bag worth $2,000), small claims court is an option. Usually, just serving them the papers makes them settle.
4. Social Media Pressure: Post your story on X (Twitter) and tag @Allegiant. Keep it polite but public. They hate bad PR.

Look, nobody wants to spend their Tuesday fighting a budget airline over a $150 refund. It is draining. You sit on hold for an hour, listening to that awful loop of music, only to get disconnected or told "no" by a robot. Sound familiar?

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.