PR Newswire·Mar 16, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

Allegiant and Sun Country Announce Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period for Allegiant's Proposed Acquisition of Sun Country

Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) announced the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for Allegiant's proposed acquisition of Sun Country.
Receiving U.S. antitrust clearance from the Department of Justice is a critical step toward completing the combination of the two airlines.
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding an interim exemption application and shareholder approval from both companies.
The deal is now expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026.
Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson stated the combination will create a stronger leisure-focused airline offering a broader network, more travel options, & increased long-term value for shareholders.
Allegiant is a Las Vegas-based integrated travel company focused on connecting small-to-medium cities to vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights & low average fares.
Sun Country is a Minnesota-based hybrid low-cost carrier serving leisure, VFR, & charter customers, including cargo service to Amazon, with flights across the U.S. & to destinations in Mexico, Central America, Canada, & the Caribbean.