05/14/2026
I was just talking to some customers this morning about these two airlines. Now this.

It’s official! Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines officially completed their $1.5 billion merger deal on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, creating what the combined carrier calls "the leading leisure-focused airline in the United States."
The combined company will operate 195 aircraft, serve nearly 175 cities, and fly more than 650 routes across the US, Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean.
"Today marks a defining moment in Allegiant's history as we officially join forces with Sun Country to create the leading leisure-focused airline in the United States," said Gregory C. Anderson, CEO of Allegiant, who will lead the combined company.
The deal was first announced on January 11, 2026, and received approval from the US Department of Transportation in April and final shareholder approval on May 8. Under the terms of the agreement, Sun Country shareholders received $4.10 in cash plus 0.1557 Allegiant common shares for each Sun Country share, and Sun Country was delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
For now, both airlines will continue to operate independently. Customers can keep booking through existing channels, and there are no changes to flight schedules, reservation systems, or travel plans. The combined company is also working toward a Single Operating Certificate from the FAA, a process that typically takes years to complete.
The new airline expects to realize approximately $140 million in annual synergies within three years. The deal also comes just weeks after Spirit Airlines shut down on May 2, accelerating consolidation among US ultra-low-cost and leisure carriers.
Allegiant Air currently operates approximately 120 aircraft, primarily Airbus A319 and A320 family jets. Sun Country operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet of around 69 aircraft, including roughly 49 passenger jets (mostly 737-800s) and a growing fleet of 20 Boeing 737-800BCF freighters that fly cargo for Amazon.