Allegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes

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Allegiant Travel Co

.'s acquisition of Sun Country Airlines

closed on Wednesday, and the chief executive of the combined company, Greg Anderson, said Allegiant Air will continue to stand out despite industry turmoil, including a surge in jet fuel costs.

"Our model was built to protect margins and not chase growth," Anderson said in an interview with CNBC.