Allegiant Travel is set to reduce off-peak capacity in the second half of 2026 as it integrates Sun Country, with management linking the move to elevated pilot attrition at the Minneapolis–St. Paul base and higher fuel costs. The network adjustment, discussed on the company’s second-quarter earnings call, will affect the combined platform as Allegiant pushes through an early phase of post-deal integration.
Chief executive Greg Anderson and executive Drew Wells indicated that the cuts are temporary and tied to capacity discipline rather than a broader retrenchment. Sun Country has seen a notable outflow of junior pilots in Minneapolis–St. Paul, a pressure point that has fed into the near-term flying plan. Allegiant also signalled that fuel conditions are influencing off-peak scheduling across both brands.
The companies completed the acquisition in May and continue to operate with separate certificates, pilot groups and labour agreements. Management expects pilot training classes to support a return to growth at Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2027, after the current reduction period passes.