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Affordable leisure travel across North America and beyond.
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Minneapolis, United States
Sun Country Airlines is a low-cost carrier headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating scheduled passenger service, charter flights, and cargo operations. Founded in 1982, the airline primarily serves leisure destinations across the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
After facing financial difficulties and a bankruptcy filing in 2001, Sun Country was reorganized and relaunched under new ownership. Private equity firm Apollo Global Management acquired a stake in the airline in 2017, accelerating its growth and transition to a true ultra-low-cost carrier model.
Sun Country operates a unique hybrid business model that combines scheduled service, charter flights for sports teams and other organizations, and an Amazon Air cargo operation, distinguishing it from most other low-cost carriers.
Hubs & network
Sun Country Airlines operates primarily out of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) as its main hub.
Fleet
Sun Country Airlines operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet, primarily consisting of 737-800 variants.
Notable facts
- ›Sun Country went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in March 2021 under the ticker symbol SNCY.
- ›The airline operates cargo flights for Amazon Air under a multi-year agreement signed in 2020.
- ›Sun Country filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2001 and was successfully reorganized.
- ›Apollo Global Management acquired a majority stake in the airline in 2017, driving its low-cost transformation.
- ›The airline is known for its seasonal and leisure-focused route network, including many warm-weather destinations.
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