en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. carrier Allegiant Air has officially completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating one of the leisure-focused airline groups in the United States. The combined company will serve approximately 22 million passengers annually across nearly 175 cities, operating over 650 routes with a merged fleet of 195 aircraft.
Allegiant CEO Gregory Anderson called the acquisition "a defining moment for both airlines," stating that they are "building a more differentiated and more sustainable airline to consistently create value for customers, team members, and shareholders." The two companies anticipate achieving approximately $140 million in annual synergies within three years through measures such as fleet optimization and procurement cost savings.
For passengers, the merger could mean more destination choices, broader nonstop service, and better connectivity between smaller U.S. cities and vacation markets. In the short term, however, customers of both airlines will notice little to no change. According to announcements from both parties, they will continue to operate under separate brands for now, with booking systems, frequent flyer programs, check-in processes, and customer service channels all remaining unchanged.
According to Planespotters data, Allegiant currently operates 124 aircraft, including 28 A319s with an average age of over 20 years, 79 Airbus A320s with an average age of over 15 years, and 17 relatively new Boeing 737 MAX 8s. Sun Country operates 69 Boeing 737 aircraft with an average age of 19 years.
Allegiant stated that Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport will remain a key operational hub for the merged company. Sun Country has regional roots and a customer base in the Upper Midwest. The two airlines' route networks are complementary: Allegiant connects smaller airports to vacation markets, while Sun Country operates from its home base at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, also running charter and cargo operations. This move allows Allegiant to tap into Sun Country's diversified business, including Amazon cargo flights and sports team charter contracts.
In the short term, existing bookings remain valid, frequent flyer programs stay separate, and flight schedules and customer service will not be adjusted for now. In the long term, passengers may gain expanded codeshare-style booking options, enjoying the combined route network and more connection opportunities between leisure markets.
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