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Rockford Travelers to Benefit From Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines Merger
The Teamsters represent over 3,000 workers and demand improved wages, job security, and working conditions amid ongoing contract talks at Allegiant Air and Sun Country.
- Jan. 14, 2026, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said it is closely monitoring a proposed merger between Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines from Washington, D.C.
- The union demanded strong labor standards and real protections to secure improved wages, job security, and working conditions, while working with fellow unions at Allegiant and Sun Country to share merger benefits.
- Dave Saucedo, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division, said the merger of this size deserves careful scrutiny, especially when workers' livelihoods are on the line, noting unanswered questions remain.
- Federal approval is required for the proposed merger, which could affect over 3,000 workers’ contracts including pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, dispatchers, flight attendants and fleet service workers.
- Both Allegiant pilots and Sun Country pilots are negotiating contract improvements, while the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing over 1.3 million people, plans to press for protections.
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US - Allegiant To Acquire Sun Country Airlines.
Skadden is advising integrated travel company Allegiant in connection with its agreement to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash and stock transaction at an implied value of $18.89 per Sun Country share. Sun Country shareholders will receive 0.1557 shares of Allegiant common stock and $4.10 in cash for each Sun Country share owned. The transaction values Sun Country at approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of $0.4 billion of Sun Country’s net …
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