Last summer, Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines announced that they were planning on undergoing a major transformation, aligning more closely with the business model of an ultra low cost carrier. For years the airline has been surprisingly full service, offering free carry-ons, a competitively priced first class, and more. However, clearly they haven’t been able to…
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They rely heavily on travel agencies to buy bulk seats, so setting themselves apart from true ULCC’s probably helps retain that business.
I am still stuck in Cancun waiting for a rescue flight home to MSP. Please help me Sun Country.
I find myself wondering if some kind of Alliance of Everybody Else, to raise their collective profile, would help airline competition in the US. Align their policies and fees, maybe create a common FF program,etc. I was thinking of NK, G6, & F9, but Sun Country could be in the mix too.
@Stranded in Mexico: Maybe you took other airline. Suncountry's cancelled flights was from Los Cabos and Mazatlan
https://onemileatatime.com/sun-country-stranded-mexico/
This reminded me of/made me nostalgic for the old Midwest Express: 2x2 on DC-9s and MD-80s, cookies baked aboard, and all connections through Milwaukee.
“The reality is that going forward Sun Country doesn’t really need loyal flyers anymore.”
@Lucky - I would love to see you right an editorial piece on how air travel is changing permanently. In that previous sentence you can really change Sun Country to ANY airline. The legacies are moving to basic economy and devlauating elite status annually. This is now the trend; it’s really just a matter of time.
MSP based, I’m devastated
Their product was vastly superior to Delta
More importantly they kept a lid on airfares.
Minneapolis is a fortress hub for Delta.
Our flights are always sky high expensive
Losing Sun Country means we will see some of the highest prices in the country