Allegiant Completes Sun Country Airlines Acquisition, Adds New Directors

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Allegiant Travel Company has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, officially combining the two leisure-focused carriers and expanding Allegiant's network and scale.

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• Acquisition Completed

  Allegiant Travel Company officially completed its previously announced acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. on May 13, 2026. Sun Country is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allegiant.

• New Board Appointments

  Allegiant's board of directors expanded from eight to eleven members, with three former Sun Country directors (Jude Bricker, Jennifer Vogel, and Thomas Kennedy) joining the Allegiant Board.

• Integration Advisory Role

  Jude Bricker, former President and CEO of Sun Country, will serve as an independent contractor providing advisory services for the integration of Sun Country into Allegiant, receiving $26,250 per month.

• Synergy Expectations

  Allegiant expects to realize approximately $140 million in annual synergies within three years following the closing and integration, driven by expanded customer choice, scale efficiencies, and fleet optimization.

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This 8-K announces the official closing of Allegiant's acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, a major strategic move that has been in progress for several months. While the market was aware of the impending merger, its completion formally integrates Sun Country's operations and leadership into Allegiant, including the addition of three new directors to Allegiant's board. The company anticipates realizing $140 million in annual synergies within three years, which is a significant financial benefit for Allegiant. The focus now shifts to successful integration and the realization of these projected synergies.