Sun Country Launches the Only Non-Stop Service From Minneapolis/St. Paul to West Palm Beach, FL
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Sun Country Airlines announced today they will begin service to West Palm Beach, FL on December 17, 2007. Sun Country will be the only airline to offer non-stop service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and West Palm Beach. Additionally, non-stop service to Tucson, AZ will begin on December 16th.
“In order for us to remain competitive in the marketplace, Sun Country must continue to differentiate itself from other airlines,” said Tom Petters, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Sun Country Airlines. “We are proud to be the only airline offering non-stop flights between the Twin Cities and West Palm.”
To celebrate, Sun Country Airlines is launching a $49 fare sale for flights on the first day of service to West Palm Beach. Tickets must be purchased by December 11, 2007 and are good for travel to/from West Palm Beach on December 17, 2007. Flights can be booked online at http://www.suncountry.com/ or by calling Sun Country Reservations at 1-800-359-6786 (5 a.m. – 12 a.m., Mon-Sun, CST).
“West Palm Beach and Tucson are two great destinations to add to our roster,” said Jay Salmen, Vice Chairman and CEO of Sun Country Airlines. “We also want our customers to remember that we offer non-stop service to Mexico, the Caribbean and to all of our domestic seasonal destinations, as well.
About Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines, privately held by Petters Group Worldwide, is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sun Country, which has earned a reputation for offering world class service at an affordable price, recently received a number one ranking for customer satisfaction among all airlines, according to research reported in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) and was named to the top 10 lists of domestic airlines in both Travel+Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. The airline has increased frequency to its popular destinations including New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco and will start service to West Palm Beach and Tucson beginning December 2007. For a complete list of destinations and more information, please visit http://www.suncountry.com/.
About Petters Group Worldwide
Petters Group Worldwide is a privately held company with investments in a dynamic collection of over 60 companies around the world. As an active manager, Petters Group supports these organizations by achieving investment synergies with services, financing and leveraging resources to support growth. The core areas of focus for Petters Group are merchandising/sourcing/brand management, emerging technologies, media and marketing, hospitality and entertainment, aviation, real estate and investment capital.
Sun Country Airlines
CONTACT: Wendy Blackshaw, Vice President of Marketing, +1-612-239-3941,or Liz Schuster, Marketing Coordinator, +1-651-231-6571, both of Sun CountryAirlines
Web site: http://www.suncountry.com/