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The carrier will significantly reduce its presence in New York.

Early returns planned for second quarter of 2026 as part of deal with lessor.

Carrier announces new markets, plus dozens of new and returning routes starting this summer.

Service will end later this year.

Deal values Sun Country at about $1.5 billion as carriers move to combine operations.

The carrier also plans to open a new base in Texas this year.

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The ultra-low-cost carrier began serving this market in June.

Some funding will be conditioned on the carrier’s progress in restructuring, or reaching a “strategic transaction.”

Airline founder says a merger could provide needed scale for both carriers.