Cranky Flier
• Andrew Bashuk
Allegiant reported $158 million in EBITDA for the second quarter, its first earnings release since completing the merger with Sun Country on May 13. The results provide the first financial snapshot of the combined carrier following the transaction.
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Allegiant reported $158 million in EBITDA for the second quarter, its first earnings release since completing the merger with Sun Country on May 13. The results provide the first financial snapshot of the combined carrier following the transaction.
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