# Allegiant

> Allegiant is a Las Vegas-based leisure travel company connecting smaller and underserved U.S. cities with vacation destinations through limited-frequency nonstop flights, optional travel extras, vacation packages and loyalty products. It acquired Sun Country in May 2026, adding international leisure, cargo and charter operations while the airlines continue to operate separately during integration.

- **Founded:** 1997
- **Headquarters:** Las Vegas, United States
- **Founders:** Mitch Allee (Co-founder; original owner and CEO of Allegiant Air), Jim Patterson (Co-founder; original president of Allegiant Air), Dave Beadle (Co-founder; original chief pilot of Allegiant Air)
- **Products:** Nonstop scheduled flights, Vacation packages, Optional travel extras, Allways Rewards Visa, Charter flights
- **Notable:** Completed Sun Country acquisition on May 13, 2026., Reported record airline-only operating revenue of approximately $2.5 billion for 2025., Reported 99.9% controllable completion for 2025; this excludes cancellations outside the airline’s control.

## Products & services

- **Nonstop scheduled flights** — Limited-frequency, leisure-focused service linking underserved U.S. cities and vacation destinations.
- **Vacation packages** — Flights bundled with third-party hotel stays and rental cars.
- **Optional travel extras** — Paid baggage, advance seat selection, priority boarding, bundles and other travel services.
- **Allways Rewards Visa** — Bank of America-issued co-branded credit card, relaunched under the Allways Rewards Visa name in September 2023; original card program launched in 2016.
- **Charter flights** — Fixed-fee and ad hoc air transportation for organizational customers.
- **Sun Country operations** — Acquired airline adds scheduled domestic and international leisure flights, Amazon cargo flying and charter contracts; integration remains underway.
- **Allegiant First** — Announced premium seating planned for select new Boeing MAX aircraft in spring 2027; future product as of research date.

## Achievements

- Completed Sun Country acquisition on May 13, 2026.
- Reported record airline-only operating revenue of approximately $2.5 billion for 2025.
- Reported 99.9% controllable completion for 2025; this excludes cancellations outside the airline’s control.
- Reported second place in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 airline ranking.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Q2 results reported a $4.86 million consolidated GAAP net loss; Sun Country results included only from May 13. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.19, a different measure.
- **2026-08** — Complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service began August 1; Allegiant First planned for select aircraft in spring 2027.
- **2026-07** — Announced first authorized OTA partnership with Expedia Group and a new pilot collective bargaining agreement.
- **2026-05** — Closed Sun Country acquisition; separate airline brands, booking channels and loyalty programs continue during integration.
- **2025-09** — Sold Sunseeker Resort, Aileron Golf Course and related properties to Blackstone affiliates for $200 million before closing adjustments.

## Links

- Website: https://www.allegiantair.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allegiant-air
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/allegiant
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvvl46aLLA0WXiHn44-5Gw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegiant/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Allegiant

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Last updated: 2026-10-24