Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant will merge in 2026 into one airline that will serve 175 cities and provide more than 650 routes across the United States, Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean, according to a news release.
According to the two airlines, the merger will result in the new airline having more nonstop routes and service to smaller and mid-sized cities (which Allegiant currently serves). The combined company will use the Allegiant name and be based in Las Vegas.
Sun Country said the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport will remain a base city for the new combined Allegiant airline. Founded in 1983, Sun Country expanded into carrying cargo in 2019, and also provides charter service. Most of the airline’s current 3,000 employees are based in the Twin Cities.
According to the Sun Country website, passengers will be able to travel on more modern aircraft with the addition of the Allegiant fleet. Sun Country’s passenger fleet currently consists of Boeing 737-800s.
The airlines will also merge their loyalty programs. Sun Country rewards and benefits remain the same. Existing reservations, flight schedules, fares and benefits will not change at this time.
Customers can still book flights through Sun Country’s website and mobile app. The merger will become effective mid-2026. Until then, Sun Country and Allegiant will continue to operate as separate airlines.
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