Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to Merge

The new airline will focus on popular vacation destinations both domestically and internationally, serving 175 cities and 22 million passengers annually.
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to Merge
An Allegiant charter Airbus sits at a gate at Los Angeles International Airport. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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Las Vegas-based Allegiant and Minneapolis-headquartered Sun Country Airlines on Jan. 11 announced plans to merge operations to create a more competitive airline for leisure travel. The deal is expected to close during the second half of this year.

The new combined operation is slated to serve 22 million passengers annually in nearly 175 cities, utilizing nearly 200 aircraft, and plans to focus on popular vacation destinations both domestically and globally.

Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.