Allegiant Travel Company to Acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal
January 11, 2026
Allegiant Travel Company has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Sun Country Airlines for about $1.5 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction. The combination is intended to create a larger, leisure-focused U.S. airline with an expanded route network and expected annual run-rate synergies of $140 million by the third year after closing.
- Buyers
- Allegiant Travel Company
- Targets
- Sun Country Airlines
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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