Sun Country Debuts 1994-Inspired Livery Before May 13 Allegiant Acquisition
Sun Country unveiled a second retro livery inspired by its 1994 design to mark its 43-year Minnesota heritage with a compass logomark on the tail. The livery honors co-founder Jim Olsen, who died in April 2026, and debuts ahead of the May 13 closing of its acquisition by Allegiant Air.
1. Retro Livery Details
Sun Country introduced its second special aircraft livery, reviving the 1994 paint scheme with green and red stripes on a white fuselage and incorporating the current compass logo on the tail. This design highlights the airline’s 43-year connection to Minnesota and its evolution from a regional carrier to a hybrid low-cost airline.
2. Tribute to Co-Founder Jim Olsen
The livery pays homage to pilot and co-founder Jim Olsen, who passed away in April 2026. It nods to early operational practices—hand-sewn uniforms, crew-cleaned aircraft and wholesale-catered flights—that defined the airline’s entrepreneurial spirit.
3. Acquisition Context
The retro-liveried aircraft is set to touch down in Minneapolis on May 13, coinciding with the expected closing of Sun Country’s acquisition by Allegiant Air. Post-closing, both brands will maintain current schedules and service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport under a unified value-carrier strategy.