Allegiant to buy Sun Country in $1.5B deal as budget airline stocks split
NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 01:13 (EST) Allegiant Travel Co (ALGT.O) is set to acquire Sun Country Airlines (SNCY.O) in a $1.5 billion deal involving both cash and stock, merging two U.S. airlines focused mainly on leisure travel routes. Shares of Sun Country jumped roughly 11% Monday, while Allegiant slipped about 6%. Investors seemed split, weighing the hefty premium against…