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Allegiant Air completed its $1.5 billion merger with Sun Country Airlines, forming a larger low-cost carrier with about 195 aircraft, 175 cities and 650+ routes. The brands will operate separately for now, with a long-term plan to unite under the Allegiant name, while Sun Country’s cargo and charter services—Amazon, sports teams, casinos and the DoD—join the expanded network amid industry-wide fuel-cost pressures.
Allegiant Air has completed its roughly $1.5 billion purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a merger of two low-cost carriers. For now both brands will continue operating separately, but the deal expands the combined network to about 195 aircraft, nearly 175 cities and 650+ routes, with Minneapolis–St. Paul remaining a key Sun Country hub and Allegiant still based in Las Vegas. The backdrop is industry pressure from rising fuel costs, including after Spirit Airlines’ collapse, as the merger aims to broaden access to affordable travel over time.
Delta Air Lines announces changes to its Medallion Program, reducing the MQDs required for elite status and adding benefits for credit card holders; United Airlines reports a $1.1 billion profit in Q3, driven by increased passenger revenue and reduced fuel costs; American Airlines finishes the third quarter with a loss of $223 million, despite a slight profit excluding special items; Southwest Airlines makes its A-List Loyalty Program easier to obtain, reducing the number of flights required for elite status and offering additional perks; Sun Country Airlines adds 10 new destinations from its Minneapolis/St. Paul hub.
A passenger on a Sun Country Airlines flight attempted to evade arrest by opening the emergency exit and running onto the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The suspect, wanted for violating a restraining order and drug charges, was eventually apprehended hiding inside an airline food service truck after a search conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies. The airport operations were unaffected during the incident.
A man wanted on drug charges, Jeremiah Raymond Hoskins, attempted to escape police by leaping off a Sun Country flight at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. He opened the emergency exit and jumped onto the tarmac, successfully evading officers. However, he was later found hiding inside a food service truck and arrested. Hoskins was wanted for drug charges in Wright County, Minnesota, and was also charged with trespassing and violating a restraining order. No passengers or crew members were harmed during the incident.
Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport faced long lines, cancellations, and delays due to a winter storm that canceled or delayed nearly 200 departing flights. The airport was short-staffed, leading to issues at security, and only one checkpoint was open for a while. Sun Country Airlines apologized for the delays and cancelations and said they were working hard to resume operations for their customers. As of Saturday, it's been one of the top three snowiest winters of all time in the metro area.