Convenient Low Fare Flights Begin June 13, 2010

Savvy shoppers in the UK can now experience world-class shopping at Bloomington's Mall of America® for a fabulous price with the launch of a new airline service.  Sun Country Airlines, the hometown airline, is launching a new direct service from London to Minneapolis/St. Paul.  The new route will operate weekly from June 13, 2010 through to August 13, 2010, departing London Stansted on Sundays with return from Minneapolis/St. Paul on Fridays.

Sun Country Airlines, voted one of the top U.S. airlines for four consecutive years, has teamed up with Bloomington's Mall of America, one of the premier tourist destinations in North America, to offer 5-day travel packages to the Twin Cities in Minnesota.  UK shoppers can enjoy a full week of power-shopping, with no tax on clothing and shoes at Mall of America, the largest U.S. retail and entertainment complex featuring over 520 shops, 50 restaurants, Nickelodeon Universe®; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium and other family attractions.

While in the U.S. visitors can experience the best of Minnesota with The Big Ticket^TM - a 3-day bundled attractions pass giving visitors up to 30% of savings at some of the Twin Cities most popular attractions.  As an added bonus, with every purchase on The Big Ticket, guests will receive a complimentary Mall of America Super Savings Coupon Book, worth USD $1,500 in combined savings.

Sun Country also has affordable package prices at convenient Bloomington, Minnesota hotels surrounding Mall of America.  One example is the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America® that offers a full service restaurant and lounge, spa and waterpark.  Radisson is one of 36 hotels in Bloomington located within 10 minutes of Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America.  Bloomington hotels feature courtesy shuttle services to/from the airport and Mall of America.  In addition, an opportune light rail service links Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis. 

Visit www.suncountry.co.uk to purchase Sun Country flights and affordable Bloomington hotel packages, including THE BIG TICKET^TM, a three-day discount ticket featuring top family attractions in the Bloomington area.  

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Notes to Editors:

Sun Country Airlines

Sun Country Airlines (MN Airlines, LLC, d.b.a. Sun Country Airlines) is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. The award-winning airline, which flies to popular destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, has earned a reputation for offering world-class service at an affordable price. Sun Country has been named a "Top Ten Domestic Airline" by Travel+Leisure for the fourth year in a row and Condé Nast Traveler for the third year in a row. The airline recently launched Sun Country Vacations, a new program that allows travelers to book airfare, hotel, rental cars and more in a single, convenient transaction.  Customers can obtain more information by visiting either SunCountry.com or SunCountryVacations.com.

Mall of America

Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA® is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation's largest indoor family amusement park; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America^TM - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more information visit www.mallofamerica.com.

Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, MN and aggressively markets to visitors around the world. Bloomington is the City of Hospitality and is located adjacent to Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and just minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.  Bloomington is Home of Mall of America, and is a premier destination for leisure travelers, meetings, and conventions. Boasting over 35 hotels from economy to luxury, visitors will find complimentary parking and complimentary shuttles to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport. For visitor information, special offers, to purchase attraction passes and packages visit www.bloomingtonmn.org.

* Stated fare is for base ticket price and Federal Excise Tax only; other taxes and fees, including the Federal segment tax of $3.70 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing; up to $18 per roundtrip in local airport Passenger Facility Charges and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement, up to $5 per one way or $10 per roundtrip are extra. Stated fares are not retroactive and cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets. No credits or price adjustments can be made if the fare has changed after the ticket has been purchased. Seats are limited; space may not be available on all flights. Schedules are subject to change. Tickets are nonrefundable, but can be changed for a $75 change fee plus the difference to the new fare. Names can be changed for a $75 per ticket fee. Passengers may save money by checking their first bag for $20 each way and check a second bag for $30 each way if purchased more than 24 hours prior to outbound departure, or pay $25 each way for the first bag and a second bag fee of $35 each way if paid for at the airport; each bag is not to exceed 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height) and 50 pounds. Additional bags, as well as bags over 62 linear inches and 50 pounds, are subject to excess baggage fees of $75 each additional piece of excess baggage. For additional baggage information, please visit our online help.

For further information, images or details on Sun Country airlines, Bloomington, Minnesota and Mall of America, please contact Laura Mason-Byers at Cellet Travel Services. 

laura@cellet.co.uk

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