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Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. reports developments for a low-cost air carrier with passenger and cargo operations. Company news centers on scheduled leisure service, charter flying, route schedule extensions, airport network changes, and cargo operations that support its differentiated operating model.
Recurring updates also cover operating and financial results, material agreements, shareholder voting matters, capital-structure disclosures, governance changes, and risk-factor topics. The airline serves routes across the United States, Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean, with passenger revenue supplemented by charter activity and air cargo services.
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined leisure-focused carrier serving about 22 million customers annually across nearly 175 cities and more than 650 routes with a 195-aircraft fleet.
Allegiant targets about $140 million in annual synergies within three years and expects the deal to be EPS accretive in the first full year, while maintaining balance sheet flexibility and preserving existing customer programs and frontline roles in the near term.
Sun Country (NASDAQ:SNCY) unveiled a special retro livery honoring its 43-year legacy, Minnesota roots, and long-time customers and employees. The design is based on the 1994 livery and dedicated to co-founder and first president Jim Olsen, who died in April 2026.
The livery blends the classic look with the current compass logo as Sun Country is set to be acquired by Allegiant Air, in a deal expected to close May 13. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will become the largest hub of the future combined company, with no immediate changes to service or schedules. The aircraft’s first Minneapolis arrival is expected on May 13.
Alignment Healthcare (NASD: ALHC) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before trading opens on May 14, 2026, replacing Sun Country Airlines Holdings (NASD: SNCY). The change follows Allegiant Travel (NASD: ALGT) agreeing to acquire Sun Country, pending final closing conditions.
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) disclosed its post-acquisition board structure following the announced purchase of Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY), expected to close as early as May 13, 2026. The Allegiant Board will expand from eight to eleven directors with Jude Bricker, Jennifer Vogel and Thomas Kennedy joining upon closing.
The combined airline will operate under the Allegiant name, run more than 650 routes (551 Allegiant and 105 Sun Country), add 18 international destinations, and continue separate operations until a single FAA operating certificate is issued.
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Sun Country achieved a key regulatory milestone on April 15, 2026: the U.S. Department of Transportation granted a joint interim exemption allowing both airlines to continue operating as separate carriers under common ownership after closing.
The exemption preserves each carrier's business model and route network while the companies advance toward a single operating certificate; shareholder votes are scheduled for May 8, 2026, and closing is expected as early as May 13, 2026, subject to remaining customary conditions.
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Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Sun Country (NASDAQ: SNCY) announced the early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, signaling U.S. antitrust clearance from the Department of Justice.
The transaction remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including a DOT interim exemption and shareholder approvals, and is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026.
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) extended its selling schedule through December 15, 2026, enabling bookings for post-Labor Day, MEA weekend, Thanksgiving, and peak fall travel to top leisure destinations.
The extension highlights routes to Boston, Portland ME, Syracuse, Burlington VT, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando, Fort Myers, and relaunches Eau Claire–Las Vegas service.
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb 5, 2026, marking its 14th consecutive profitable quarter and fifth consecutive profitable year. Q4 revenue was $281.0M (record Q4); FY revenue was $1.1268B (record full year). GAAP diluted EPS: $0.15 Q4 and $0.96 FY; adjusted diluted EPS: $0.17 Q4 and $1.10 FY. The company expanded cargo fleet by eight aircraft in 2025, announced a CVG operational base, and disclosed a pending merger with Allegiant expected to close in H2 2026 subject to approvals.
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) will acquire Sun Country in a cash-and-stock merger announced Jan 11, 2026, valuing Sun Country at ~$1.5 billion inclusive of $0.4 billion net debt. Sun Country shareholders will receive 0.1557 Allegiant shares + $4.10 cash per share (implied $18.89/share), representing ~19.8% premium to Sun Country's Jan 9 close. Upon closing, Allegiant and Sun Country shareholders are expected to own ~67% and 33% of the combined company. The deal targets $140 million of annual synergies by year three, is expected to be EPS accretive in year one, and combines ~195 aircraft with 30 on order and 80 options.
The transaction is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to U.S. antitrust clearance, other regulatory approvals, and shareholder approvals, and will retain Allegiant as the public parent while maintaining a significant Minneapolis-St. Paul presence.