Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Allegiant Air has closed a $1.5 billion merger with Sun Country Airlines, creating a national leisure airline with a nearly 3% share of U.S. domestic seats. The combined airline will have a strong presence in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and airports across Florida. Allegiant plans to expand Sun Country’s network at MSP with more flights to leisure destinations. The airline will also integrate the two loyalty programs, Allways Rewards and Sun Country Rewards, into one program. Allegiant is taking a conservative approach to filling the market void left by the collapse of Spirit Airlines, with new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines are merging to create a national leisure airline. The combined airline will offer more flights to leisure destinations, including new routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airline will also integrate the two loyalty programs, Allways Rewards and Sun Country Rewards, into one program. The merger is expected to benefit both airlines, with Allegiant gaining a stronger presence in the Midwest and Sun Country gaining access to more destinations. The airline is taking a conservative approach to filling the market void left by the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
One thing travelers do not need to worry about from the Allegiant-Sun Country merger is another Spirit.
Author: Evan Null
