Following a turbulent history, Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines is flying smoothly

Minnesota’s own Sun Country Airlines hasn’t always had a smooth journey. The airline, which turned 40 this year, barely survived its former owner, Tom Petters’ Ponzi Scheme and a subsequent bankruptcy.

But the airline went public last year and says it is continuing to grow. That’s a pretty remarkable come back story. How did that happen? Kyle Potter joined Cathy Wurzer to answer that question. Potter is the executive editor of travel website Thrifty Traveler, and he recently wrote about Sun Country’s comeback.

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