Sun Country merges with Allegiant Air to create larger budget airline following Spirit Airlines shutdown

Sun Country merges with Allegiant Air to create larger budget airline following Spirit Airlines shutdown

Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry following the recent shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines. Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. When the deal … Read more