Sun Country

Spirit has appointed Dave Davis as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 21, the airline announced on Thursday.

The Boeing 737-900ER will become Sun Country’s largest aircraft type, with a longer range than the smaller 737-800 variant.

The deal will deliver raises, extra retirement benefits and add protections for nearly 800 flight attendants at the airline.

After less than two years of serving the community, Sun Country will lose its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in Eau Claire, Wis.

Since its 1978 inception, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program has been vital in connecting small communities to the broader air transportation network.

The airline now faces the loss of its only Essential Air Service (EAS) contract after a recent vote by the Chippewa Valley airport commission.

Leisure carrier Sun Country Airlines will fly up to eight additional Boeing 737-800 converted freighters for Amazon under a contract extension.

Minneapolis-based ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country has announced two new routes from its Minneapolis/St.Paul hub starting this summer.

Sun Country Airlines, the Minneapolis-based budget carrier, boasts a colorful history reflected in its ever-evolving aircraft livery designs.

Starting in 2024, the ultra-low-cost airline will begin nonstop service to several new U.S. destinations along with two in Canada.