Allegiant Exercises Options for Six More Boeing Jets
The budget carrier has added six 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its order as it gradually replaces its Airbus fleet.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Air Travel
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Allegiant Air has exercised options to obtain six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which had a combined list price of up to $720 million. The airline historically relied on Airbus narrowbodies, and the purchase price has not been disclosed.
Why it matters
The order extends Allegiant's shift toward Boeing narrowbodies, with options for up to 74 MAX aircraft available. The move comes as the airline, which merged with Sun Country Airlines earlier this year, looks to modernize its fleet over the coming decade.
Allegiant has exercised options for six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with a combined list price of up to $720 million, out of options covering up to 74 MAX aircraft. The actual purchase price remains undisclosed, and the airline now operates 22 MAX 8-200 jets.
The players
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air is a budget airline headquartered in Las Vegas that serves leisure travelers primarily in the United States.
Boeing
Boeing is an American aerospace manufacturer and the maker of the 737 MAX family of narrowbody jetliners.
Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines is a Minnesota-based carrier that merged with Allegiant earlier this year.
The details
Allegiant configures its MAX 8-200 aircraft for up to 190 passengers and has installed additional mid-cabin emergency exits behind the wing. The new jets are expected to be delivered in 2028, allowing the airline to gradually replace its aging Airbus fleet.
Timeline
September 2024: First MAX 8-200 delivered to Allegiant.
January 2022: Boeing purchase deal signed.
Earlier this year: Allegiant merged with Sun Country Airlines.
2028: Six new MAX 8 jets expected for delivery.
Roadmap
Allegiant's latest order follows the 737 MAX grounding that began after the 2018-2019 crashes, which subjected the aircraft family to intense regulatory scrutiny. The airline's return to Boeing narrowbodies signals renewed confidence in the model as it replaces its Airbus jets.
The new jets will expand the seat capacity Allegiant offers over the coming decade, which may influence route availability for travelers. Passengers booking on the carrier should check aircraft type and seat configuration when comparing fares.
The takeaway
Fleet orders like this one signal where budget airlines are heading, and travelers can use them to anticipate changes in capacity and seating. Watching delivery timelines can help frequent flyers plan around new routes as airlines modernize.
What happens next
Allegiant expects the six new MAX 8 jets to be delivered in 2028, when the two airlines are also expected to move to a single operating certificate.
Further reading
Explore more on Air Travel to see how fleet decisions like this one affect routes and fares.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Simple Flying.
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