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Sun Country Airlines announced today a new baggage fee policy that adds a $12 charge for the first checked piece but also simplifies other charges and their collection. The first bag fee will be assessed on all Coach Cabin Sun Country domestic and international tickets purchased after September 5, 2008, for travel on or after October 1, 2008. All Coach Cabin tickets purchased before September 5, 2008 and all First Class tickets will not be assessed the $12 fee.

Fees for excess baggage have been simplified and only one fee will apply to each bag. Effective September 5, for travel on or after October 1, three or more checked bags, as well as all overweight and oversized bags, will be subject to a $75 fee each. The second bag fee will remain at $25. Passengers will have the option of prepaying for their return trip baggage fees at their original check-in if they prefer.

Overview of Baggage Policy Pricing Luggage Fees
1st Bag $12
2nd Bag $25
Each Additional Bag

Overweight

(Over 50 lbs. & under 99 lbs.)

Oversized (over 62 linear inches) $75

The following passengers will be exempt from the $12 first bag fee:
First Class passengers
Active U.S. Military Personnel
Unaccompanied Minors

Sun Country Airlines will continue its family friendly policy; car seats will not be charged a bag fee.

About Sun Country

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 was named to the top 10 lists of domestic airlines in both Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. The airline flies to popular destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean including Orlando, Los Angeles, Cancun, Phoenix and San Diego. For a complete list of destinations and more information, please visit www.SunCountry.com.

Contacts

Sun Country Airlines
Media Contact:
Wendy Blackshaw, 612-239-3941
V.P. Marketing
or
Heidi Bausch
Marketing Coordinator, 952-905-8492