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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP FLIGHTS
FROM MKE TO JAMAICA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NEXT YEAR
International service expansion from Milwaukee to Caribbean begins in December
MILWAUKEE (May 21, 2024) – Sun Country Airlines today announced plans to add
nonstop international service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
and two Caribbean destinations. The seasonal flights will operate during the peak winter
and spring break periods beginning in December.
• Sun Country will offer new nonstop flights between MKE and Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic beginning December 26, 2024 and running through April 7,
2025. Roundtrip flights will initially operate twice per week and will increase to
four times per week beginning January 23, 2025.
• Nonstop service between MKE and Montego Bay, Jamaica begins January 25,
2025 and will operate twice per week through April 5, 2025.
Other highlights from Sun Country’s winter 2024/2025 Milwaukee schedule include:
• An expansion of seasonal flights to Cancun, Mexico, including daily service for
the upcoming winter and spring break travel period.
• Nonstop service from Milwaukee to Fort Myers, Florida; Orlando, Florida; and
Phoenix, Arizona on peak travel days.
Sun Country is also offering nonstop flights from MKE to Las Vegas, Nevada and
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota this summer.
The winter schedule runs from mid-December 2024 through early April 2025. All flights
are available for booking now at suncountry.com. Travelers are encouraged to book
their tickets now to lock in the best deal.
“Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are popular winter destinations for Milwaukee-
based travelers, and we’re pleased Sun Country is providing additional low-fare options
to these family-friendly warm weather destinations,” Airport Director Brian Dranzik said.
“These new flights will give more travelers the opportunity to hit the beach with just one
easy nonstop flight from MKE.”
All Sun Country flights are operated with full-size 737-800 aircraft, with 186 seats
featuring full-size tray tables, comfortable recline, in-seat USB power ports, and free
entertainment streamed to your personal device.
“We are excited to bring more winter service to Milwaukee,” said Grant Whitney, Senior
Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Sun Country Airlines. “Milwaukee-travelers
will love Punta Cana and Montego Bay, in addition to the return of service to Cancun.
Sun Country will offer eight total destinations and will offer the most international flights
from Milwaukee.”
With today’s announcement, Sun Country now offers low-cost nonstop flights from
Milwaukee to Cancun, Mexico; Fort Myers, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Minneapolis-St.
Paul, Minnesota; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; and Punta
Cana, Dominican Republic. All flights are available for booking now at suncountry.com.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport offers nonstop flights to 35+ destinations coast-to-coast, and
more than 200 international destinations are available with one easy connection. MKE is served by
Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, and United. The complete list
of nonstop cities can be found at flymke.com.
MKE, the winner of 2021 and 2022 ASQ Best Airport – North America awards for outstanding customer
experience, is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport
Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of
Supervisors. The Airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the Airport’s
capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.
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