Proposal to provide Essential Air Service for:
Rhinelander, WI
DOT-OST-2011-0109
September 2023
Sun Country Airlines
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• Founded: 1982
• Number of Operating Aircraft: 41 passenger, 12
freighter
• Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-800 (186 seats)
• Number of New Markets Launched in 2023: 22
• Number of Employees: 2,700+ employees,
predominantly based in Minnesota
• Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sun Country is a unique low-cost airline focused on
leisure travel that utilizes a flexible capacity model,
focusing on periods of peak demand.
We serve airports throughout the United States, Canada,
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our focus
has been on serving markets out of Minneapolis-St. Paul,
particularly core leisure markets (Orlando, Fort Myers,
Phoenix, and Las Vegas).
Sun Country is a leader in the U.S. narrowbody charter
space. Charter customers include professional and
college sports teams, United States military, casinos, and
others. Additionally, we operate twelve 737-800
freighters for Amazon.
Company Introduction
Company Facts Overview
Sun Country offers a high-quality product for value conscious passengers
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Over 90 destinations served from Minneapolis, providing key connection opportunities
Broad and Growing Scheduled Service Network
Sun Country Route Network
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With a strong brand presence in MN and WI, Rhinelander fits naturally into our portfolio
Sun Country continues to grow with over 20 new routes launched in 2023
Sun Country Network Growth
MN & WI Network
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Landline Ground Transportation
With a Landline + Sun Country itinerary, bags are hecked through to final destination
Ground Transportation Connections to MSP Hub
• Sun Country Airlines partners with Landline, a regional mobility company, to make air
travel more affordable and accessible to communities in North Dakota, Minnesota,
and Wisconsin
• Currently, Landline offers regularly scheduled service between Fargo, North Dakota;
Duluth and Rochester, Minnesota; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and Terminal 2 at
Minneapolis St-Paul Airport (MSP).
• These segments are available to book directly as part of your flight itinerary on
suncountry.com in one seamless transaction.
Increase in RPMs and enplanements confirms support of nonstop service to popular leisure destinations during peak periods of travel.
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Previous EAS Award
Sun Country’s successful growth of the Eau Claire market can be replicated in Rhinelander.
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EAU Enplanements
On July 13, 2022, Sun Country Airlines received its first EAS contract when the DOT selected the airline to provide service between Eau
Claire, Wisconsin (EAU) and Minneapolis, Minnesota; Fort Myers, FL; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Orlando, Florida.
During the January through May 2023 period, revenue passenger miles (RPMs) from EAU were up 272% with Sun Country service over
the same period in 2022. Passenger enplanements in EAU are up 19.3% over the same period.
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Since SY service began in December 2022, the community has benefited from 100% completion factor in nonstop EAU markets of Fort
Myers, Las Vegas, and Orlando
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Source: Cirium data pulled August 31, 2023
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Rhinelander, WI – EAS Proposal
A diverse proposal that offers four nonstop destinations and an opportunity to
stimulate economic growth in the community
• Year-round service between Minneapolis and
Rhinelander, offering connections to Sun
Country’s network of over 90 destinations
from MSP
• Seasonal service to key markets during peak
demand:
• Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
• November through April
• Orlando, FL (MCO)
• May through August
• Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
• September through November
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Rhinelander, WI – EAS Proposal
Sun Country proposes year-round service to MSP along with seasonal service to large
leisure destinations (Fort Myers, Orlando, and Phoenix)
For additional information on Sun Country Airlines, please visit ir.suncountry.com
Correspondence regarding this proposal should be addressed to:
Grant Whitney
Chief Revenue Officer
Sun Country Airlines
2005 Cargo Road
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Grant.Whitne[email protected]
