Sun Country Airlines is going to have a big summer.
Twelve new domestic routes are being introduced by the ultra-low-cost carrier.
The carrier's hub is Minneapolis- St. Paul. Delta Air lines is the market's dominant carrier.
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The airline is happy with the competition with Delta.
Jude Bricker is trying to turn Minneapolis into a two-airline market. Sun Country flies with your own money. You can fly Delta if you fly on a corporate contract.
There are two routes that operate to a Delta hub.
Sun Country can be competitive. It is larger than Delta in many markets. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Sun Country had a market share of over 50%.
There are twelve new routes.
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It's MSP to.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): Service begins April 13 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY): Service begins May 1 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
Louisville International Airport (SDF): Service begins May 4 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): Service begins May 4 and operates Thursdays and Sundays until May 28, then Mondays and Fridays starting June 2.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Service begins May 5 and operates Mondays and Fridays until May 26, then operates on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays starting May 29.
Richmond International Airport (RIC): Service begins May 19 and operates on Fridays and Sundays.
Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA): Service begins May 26 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI): Service begins May 29 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
Wilmington International Airport (North Carolina) (ILM): Service begins June 1 and operates on Thursdays and Sundays.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS): Service begins June 8 and operates on Thursdays and Sundays.
Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City, Michigan) (TVC): Service begins June 16 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): Service begins June 19 and operates on Mondays and Fridays.
Three routes are being resumed.
It's MSP to.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) (JFK): Service resumes April 13 and operates on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sun Country last served JFK in 2019 and also serves Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE): Service resumes May 5 and operates twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays until May 26, then operates on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays starting May 29. Sun Country last served MKE in January 2022.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): Service resumes May 23 and operates on Fridays and Sundays. Sun Country last served STL in October 2021.
Sun Country's new and resuming routes. CIRIUM
Flying Sun Country has a plane that goes from Minneapolis to Newark.
The routes are run by Boeing.
Grant Whitney, Sun Country chief revenue officer, said in a statement that they are excited to continue their growth. Sun Country will now fly to 86 unique markets across the United States, Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean. We are looking forward to connecting our guests to their favorite places and people.
Sun Country has a robust charter market as well as a scheduled ultra-low cost service.
The airline's cargo flying is still very valuable because of the fundamental reason. It helps us de- peak the schedule.
