Allegiant Exits Airport as Fuel Pressures Mount
The carrier cited rising fuel costs and shifting seasonal demand in the decision.
The carrier cited rising fuel costs and shifting seasonal demand in the decision.
Deal values Sun Country at about $1.5 billion as carriers move to combine operations.
The carrier will expand its network with 30 routes starting next year.
A spokesperson told AirlineGeeks that the move is part of a broader shift to Burbank, California, where the airline recently announced new service.
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant will shake up its network early next year with three additional routes and a brand-new destination.
This airport will have one less airline, with Allegiant planning to completely exit a market it began serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Allegiant is shaking up its network. While the ultra-low-cost carrier added a handful of new routes last week, it is also ending service on others.
Allegiant announced Monday the addition of seven new nonstop routes beginning this November, expanding its presence in Florida.
Allegiant is trimming some flights as U.S. and Canadian airlines continue to report a slowdown in travel demand between the two countries.