Sun Country

Allegiant says most attrition involves junior Minneapolis pilots, forcing schedule cuts while the airline expands cargo flying.

The carrier reduced roughly one-third of its September flying as it balances pilot staffing with increased cargo demand.

Sun Country and Allegiant merged in May and are in the process of rationalizing operations.

The carrier recently extended its booking schedule through the fall.

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

The Minneapolis-based carrier will establish the base to support cargo and future network growth.

The airline will not return to these cities next summer.

Sun Country is set to deploy Boeing 737-900ERs within its scheduled network, joining the carrier’s existing fleet of 737-800s.

Unionized pilots with ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country are looking to open contract negotiations, citing a change in the airline’s focus and operations.

During the first quarter of 2026, an airline spokesperson confirmed that Sun Country will pause service in two Florida markets.