Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines will be acquired by low-cost rival Allegiant, the companies said Sunday afternoon.
The deal, valued at $1.5 billion, will reshape the future of an airline with a 43-year history in the Twin Cities and the No. 2 passenger carrier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It comes as Sun Country has reported continued profit and strength in an industry that weathered some turbulence in 2025.
Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker said in a statement the Minnesota airline had grown to become one of the most respected because of its unique business model.
“Today marks an exciting next step in our history as we join Allegiant to create one of the leading leisure travel companies in the U.S.,” said Bricker, who came to Sun Country from Allegiant in 2017. “We are two customer-centric organizations, deeply committed to delivering affordable travel experiences without compromising on quality.”
Allegiant CEO Gregory Anderson said Sun Country is an airline with a “well-run, flexible, and diversified business model that optimizes for year-round utilization and strong margins.”
The companies said Sun Country and Las Vegas-based Allegiant would combine their route networks to offer Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to more mid-sized markets and vacation destinations.
Las Vegas will be the headquarters of the combined company, though a significant presence will remain in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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