FAQ

Why is Allegiant combining with Sun Country?
  • This transaction is both a strategic and cultural fit.
  • By coming together, Allegiant and Sun Country will create a leading, more competitive leisure-focused U.S. airline that is uniquely positioned to meet evolving traveler demand. Both Allegiant and Sun Country have built resilient, flexible business models centered around connecting underserved leisure destinations and peak-demand routes.
  • By combining, we can leverage complementary route networks, diversified fleets, and robust charter and cargo operations to expand our reach, enhance service, and deliver greater value to travelers, team members, and shareholders.
How will customers benefit from this transaction? Will it result in fewer flights or higher ticket prices?
  • The rationale for this acquisition is focused on expanding choice and affordability for leisure travelers.
  • The combined airline will serve nearly 175 cities with more than 650 routes and approximately 195 aircraft, offering more nonstop flights from smaller and mid-sized cities to top vacation destinations.
  • Our complementary route networks and diversified fleet will allow us to add new destinations and increase frequency where demand is highest.
  • We remain committed to providing affordable fares. Allegiant's base airfares are less than half the average domestic roundtrip ticket, and the expanded loyalty program will deliver richer rewards and greater flexibility for travelers.
  • Ultimately, customers will benefit from more destinations, improved reliability, enhanced loyalty benefits, and continued low fares.
What will the combined company be called?
  • Following close, Allegiant will be the publicly held parent company and the combined airline will continue under the Allegiant name.
  • However, each airline will operate separately until the airline operations obtain a single operating certificate from the FAA which consolidates the airlines' operations, procedures, and safety protocols into one framework.
  • There will be no immediate impact to ticketing, flight schedules, travel experience, or the Sun Country brand, and customers can continue to book and fly with Allegiant and Sun Country as they do today.
Who will lead the combined company?
  • Upon closing, Gregory C. Anderson will serve as CEO of the combined company. Robert Neal will serve as President and CFO.
  • Jude Bricker, CEO of Sun Country, will join Allegiant's Board of Directors, alongside two additional Sun Country appointees, expanding the Allegiant board to 11 members.
  • The leadership structure reflects our commitment to combining the strengths of both organizations and ensuring continuity and expertise at the highest levels.
Do you expect there to be any disruptions to ticketing or flight schedules as a result of this transaction?
  • No. There will be no immediate impact to ticketing, flight schedules, and travel experience, or the Sun Country brand, and customers can continue to book and fly with Allegiant and with Sun Country as they do today.
Where will the combined company be headquartered?
  • The combined airline will be headquartered in Las Vegas, where Allegiant is based.
  • We are proud to continue Sun Country's deep roots in Minneapolis, where the combined company will maintain a significant presence.
Will there be a change for rewards members? Will my points be safe?
  • At this time, Allegiant and Sun Country rewards members for both Allegiant and Sun Country can continue to earn and redeem points as usual and all partner benefits remain in place.
  • Once the transaction closes, any impacts to our loyalty programs will be communicated to our customers.