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Why Sun Country Airlines is trending
Allegiant Air announced a $1.5 billion deal to purchase competitor Sun Country Airlines on Sunday. CNN's Pete Muntean explains what's next for the proposed merger. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our…
These two budget airlines just announced a major merger-Amazon's involved too
Shares of the budget airline Sun Country were flying today after the carrier announced an upcoming merger with Las Vegas-based competitor Allegiant. In a press release published on January 11, Allegiant shared its plan to acquire Minneapolis-based…
Revealed: How airlines ensure pilots aren't drunk while flying
READ MORE: The countries with the most relaxed drink-driving laws - and the UK makes the top five While it's rare for pilots to attempt to fly under the influence of alcohol, a string of incidents in recent years has brought the issue into focus.
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What Airline Earnings Could Say About Travel Trends in 2026
Airline earnings are set to kick off this week with results from Delta. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and others are set to follow later this month. Investors and analysts are likely to focus on their outlooks for 2026, and what executives have…
Allegiant to Buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal
|Allegiant to Buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/business/allegiant-sun-country-airlines.html Allegiant Travel said on Sunday that it plans to buy Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion deal. The…
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Two Low-Cost Airlines Plan to Merge. Wall Street Likes the Deal.
News that Sun Country planned to merger with fellow low-cost airline Allegiant lifted the former's shares today. Analysts approved of the move, calling it a 'merger of two equally well-run low-fare airlines.' Investors see sunshine for Sun Country…
About That Airline That Terminated Its Contract for ICE Deportation Flights
Some rather dramatic news emerged earlier this January that an airline that has been working with the government to conduct deportation flights out of the country has suspended its agreement with the agency. Avelo Airlines has announced it will no…
American Airlines to serve in-flight Texas brisket
Peanuts and chips are all well and good when you're in the sky, but American Airlines is embracing its Texas roots and bringing pit BBQ into the skies. The carrier has struck a deal to offer an in-flight barbeque platter from Deep Ellum's Pecan…
Allegiant Seals £1.2 billion Sun Country Deal in Major US Airline Shake-Up
The quiet corners of America's budget airline industry were rocked this week after Allegiant confirmed it will buy Sun Country Airlines in a blockbuster deal worth £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) including debt. The move will create one of the…
Hundreds of jobs at risk as airline axes long-haul flights from major UK airport
THE future of hundreds of jobs hangs in the balance as a major airline cuts long-haul flights from Manchester Airport. If you plan on flying from the northern airport to Barbados, Orlando, and New York JFK, you will not be able to purchase tickets…
Allegiant to buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 billion deal
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Allegiant Travel said that it plans to buy Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion deal. The combination of the two small, budget airlines comes as low-cost carriers have struggled with high costs and…
This full-service airline has budget prices (if you avoid the bag fee)
Route Melbourne to Nadi, flight Fj934 Frequency Nine a week Aircraft Airbus A350-900 Class Economy, seat 64D (aisle) Flight time 4 hours, 10 minutes (we depart 20 minutes behind schedule) It's not overly busy at Melbourne Airport on a Sunday…
Loganair revealed to be UK's most punctual airline of 2025
According to the Civil Aviation Authority, who tracks the data, a flight is considered 'on-time' if it arrives or departs within 15 minutes of its scheduled time. Between January and September 2025, Loganair and Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic…
The world's best economy seats revealed - with one airline winning for the sixth year running
News Airlines' seats were ranked based on headrest comfort, seat pitch and design – here's a look at best-rated economy seats to book in 2026 Ample legroom and headrests that are actually comfortable aren't only perks of flying in business…
Avelo Airlines stopping deportation flights due to lack of 'consistent and predictable revenue
Local News The airline drew swift backlash after announcing the partnership with DHS last April, sparking weekly protests near the Ford Airport. To stream 13OYS on your phone, you need the 13OYS app. Example video title will go here for this video…
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