OREANDA-NEWS. July 09, 2013. Sun Country Airlines launched nonstop service to Chicago Midway International Airport from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

(L-r) Tom Stastny, Operations Mgr., Midway; Erin O'Donnell, Managing Dep. Commissioner, Midway and John Fredericksen, CEO, Sun Country AIrlines, participate in today's inaugural flight festivities at Midway
 
Sun Country Airlines' first flight from Minneapolis/St. Paul arrived at Midway today
 
Flights will operate twice daily, offering exciting travel opportunities to both business and leisure visitors.
Chicago is the newest addition to Sun Country's route network of year-round destinations including: Boston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, New York City (JFK), Seattle, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
 
"On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I am pleased to welcome Sun Country Airlines to Chicago Midway," said Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA). "Midway offers outstanding facilities, and easy access and convenient location in the heart of Chicago - one of the world's best destinations." 
 
Sun Country has been recognized for its passenger service by being ranked in the Top Ten Domestic Airlines lists by Travel+Leisure for six years in a row and by Conde Nast Traveler for three years in a row.
 
"Chicago is one of the most popular routes from the Minneapolis airport and is the most frequently requested new destination by our customers," said John Fredericksen, CEO of Sun Country Airlines. "We are confident our passengers will be thrilled to receive our award-winning service to Chicago at an affordable price."
 
About Sun Country
Sun Country Airlines (MN Airlines, LLC, d.b.a. Sun Country Airlines) is based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The award-winning airline, which flies to popular destinations in the U.S., Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean, has earned a reputation for offering world-class service at an affordable price. To view the complete schedule or to book a flight, please visit www.suncountry.com.