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Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. announced a leadership change. Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney stepped down and separated from the Company effective October 20, 2025. The Company stated his departure was not due to any disagreement, and his responsibilities will be reassigned to other senior leaders.

Under his Employment Letter dated July 1, 2023, Mr. Whitney becomes eligible for separation benefits, including continued payment of his annual base salary for 12 months. The Company also expects to provide medical and dental coverage through COBRA for 12 months, ending October 31, 2026, and will pay the portion of the COBRA premium that exceeds his prior employee contribution. Receipt of benefits is conditioned on compliance with restrictive covenants and execution and non-revocation of a release of claims. The Company expects to enter a separation agreement to memorialize these terms.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. ha annunciato un cambio di leadership. Il Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney si è dimesso e si è separato dalla Società con effetto dal 20 ottobre 2025. La Società ha dichiarato che la sua uscita non è dovuta a alcuna controversia e le sue responsabilità saranno ridefinite a favore di altri dirigenti senior.

Secondo la sua lettera di assunzione datata 1 luglio 2023, il signor Whitney diventa idoneo per benefici di separazione, inclusi il pagamento continuato del suo salario annuale base per 12 mesi. La Società si aspetta anche di fornire copertura medica e odontoiatrica tramite COBRA per 12 mesi, fino al 31 ottobre 2026, e la pagherà la porzione del premio COBRA che supera il suo contributo da dipendente precedente. L'ottenimento dei benefici è condizionato al rispetto di covenanti restrittivi ed all'esecuzione e non revoca di una liberatoria di rivendicazioni. La Società prevede di stipulare un accordo di separazione per formalizzare questi termini.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. anunció un cambio de liderazgo. El Vicepresidente Senior y Director de Ingresos Grant Whitney renunció y se separó de la Compañía con efecto a partir del 20 de octubre de 2025. La Compañía afirmó que su salida no se debió a ningún desacuerdo, y sus responsabilidades serán reasignadas a otros líderes senior.

De acuerdo con su Carta de Empleo fechada 1 de julio de 2023, el Sr. Whitney es elegible para beneficios de separación, incluida la continuación del pago de su salario base anual durante 12 meses. La Compañía también espera proporcionar cobertura médica y dental a través de COBRA durante 12 meses, hasta el 31 de octubre de 2026, y pagará la porción de la prima COBRA que exceda su contribución anterior como empleado. La obtención de los beneficios está condicionada al cumplimiento de pactos restrictivos y a la firma y no revocación de un acuerdo de liberación de reclamaciones. La Compañía espera celebrar un acuerdo de separación para formalizar estos términos.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.가 경영진 교체를 발표했습니다. 수석 부사장 겸 최고수익책임자 Grant Whitney는 사임했고 2025년 10월 20일부로 회사와의 고용 관계를 종료했습니다. 회사는 그의 이탈이 어떤 이견으로 인한 것이 아니라고 밝혔으며, 그의 책임은 다른 고위 리더들에게 재할당될 예정입니다.

2023년 7월 1일자로 된 그의 고용 서한에 따라, Whitney 전임자는 12개월 동안 연간 기본급의 지급을 계속받는 등 퇴직 혜택을 받을 자격이 생깁니다. 회사는 또한 12개월 동안 COBRA를 통해 의료 및 치과 커버리지를 제공할 것으로 기대하며, 2026년 10월 31일에 종료되고, 이전의 직원 분담금을 초과하는 COBRA 보험료의 일부를 회사가 지불합니다. 혜택 수령은 제한적 계약 준수 및 클레임 포기의 서명 및 비철회 조건에 의존합니다. 회사는 이러한 조건을 문서화하기 위한 퇴직 합의서를 체결할 것으로 기대합니다.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. a annoncé un changement de direction. Le vice-président principal et directeur des revenus Grant Whitney a démissionné et est séparé de la société à compter du 20 octobre 2025. La société a indiqué que son départ n’était dû à aucun désaccord et que ses responsabilités seront réaffectées à d’autres dirigeants seniors.

Sous sa lettre d’emploi datée du 1er juillet 2023, M. Whitney devient éligible à des prestations de séparation, notamment le maintien du paiement de son salaire de base annuel pendant 12 mois. La société prévoit également de fournir une couverture médicale et dentaire par le biais du COBRA pendant 12 mois, jusqu’au 31 octobre 2026, et paiera la partie de la prime COBRA qui dépasse sa contribution d’employé antérieure. L’obtention des prestations est subordonnée au respect de clauses restrictives et à la signature et non-révocation d’une libération de toutes réclamations. La société prévoit de conclure un accord de séparation pour formaliser ces termes.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. gab eine Führungskräfteänderung bekannt. Der Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney trat zurück und trennte sich mit Wirkung vom 20. Oktober 2025 von dem Unternehmen. Das Unternehmen erklärte, dass sein Weggang auf keinen Streitgrund beruhte und seine Aufgaben an andere leitende Führungskräfte neu zugewiesen werden.

Gemäß seinem Employment Letter vom 1. Juli 2023 ist Herr Whitney berechtigt, Abtrennungsleistungen zu erhalten, einschließlich der fortgesetzten Zahlung seines jährlichen Grundgehalts für 12 Monate. Das Unternehmen erwartet außerdem eine medizinische und zahnärztliche Versorgung durch COBRA für 12 Monate, bis zum 31. Oktober 2026, und wird den Anteil der COBRA-Prämie zahlen, der den vorherigen Mitarbeitendenbeitrag übersteigt. Der Erhalt der Leistungen setzt die Einhaltung restriktiver Klauseln sowie die Unterzeichnung und Nicht-Widerruf einer Freistellungsvereinbarung voraus. Das Unternehmen erwartet, eine Trennungvereinbarung zur Verankerung dieser Bedingungen abzuschließen.

أعلنت Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. عن تغيير في القيادة. سيتوانة نائب الرئيس الأول ومدير الإيرادات Grant Whitney استقال وتفصل من الشركة اعتباراً من 20 أكتوبر 2025. وذكرت الشركة أن مغادرته لم تكن بسبب خلاف، وأن مسؤولياته ستُعاد تخصيصها لقادة كبار آخرين.

بموجب خطاب العمل الخاص به المؤرخ 1 يوليو 2023، أصبح السيد واتني مؤهلاً للحصول على مزايا الفصل، بما في ذلك استمرار دفع راتبه الأساسي السنوي لمدة 12 شهراً. كما تتوقع الشركة توفير تغطية طبية وأسنان من خلال COBRA لمدة 12 شهراً، وتنتهي في 31 أكتوبر 2026، وستدفع الجزء من قسط COBRA الذي يتجاوز مساهمته كموظف سابق. شرط استلام المزايا هو الامتثال لمقايض مقيدة وتنفيذ وتوقيع وإلغاء الرجوع عن إصدار– تحرير مطالبات. تتوقع الشركة دخول اتفاق فصل لتوثيق هذه الشروط.

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Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. ha annunciato un cambio di leadership. Il Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney si è dimesso e si è separato dalla Società con effetto dal 20 ottobre 2025. La Società ha dichiarato che la sua uscita non è dovuta a alcuna controversia e le sue responsabilità saranno ridefinite a favore di altri dirigenti senior.

Secondo la sua lettera di assunzione datata 1 luglio 2023, il signor Whitney diventa idoneo per benefici di separazione, inclusi il pagamento continuato del suo salario annuale base per 12 mesi. La Società si aspetta anche di fornire copertura medica e odontoiatrica tramite COBRA per 12 mesi, fino al 31 ottobre 2026, e la pagherà la porzione del premio COBRA che supera il suo contributo da dipendente precedente. L'ottenimento dei benefici è condizionato al rispetto di covenanti restrittivi ed all'esecuzione e non revoca di una liberatoria di rivendicazioni. La Società prevede di stipulare un accordo di separazione per formalizzare questi termini.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. anunció un cambio de liderazgo. El Vicepresidente Senior y Director de Ingresos Grant Whitney renunció y se separó de la Compañía con efecto a partir del 20 de octubre de 2025. La Compañía afirmó que su salida no se debió a ningún desacuerdo, y sus responsabilidades serán reasignadas a otros líderes senior.

De acuerdo con su Carta de Empleo fechada 1 de julio de 2023, el Sr. Whitney es elegible para beneficios de separación, incluida la continuación del pago de su salario base anual durante 12 meses. La Compañía también espera proporcionar cobertura médica y dental a través de COBRA durante 12 meses, hasta el 31 de octubre de 2026, y pagará la porción de la prima COBRA que exceda su contribución anterior como empleado. La obtención de los beneficios está condicionada al cumplimiento de pactos restrictivos y a la firma y no revocación de un acuerdo de liberación de reclamaciones. La Compañía espera celebrar un acuerdo de separación para formalizar estos términos.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.가 경영진 교체를 발표했습니다. 수석 부사장 겸 최고수익책임자 Grant Whitney는 사임했고 2025년 10월 20일부로 회사와의 고용 관계를 종료했습니다. 회사는 그의 이탈이 어떤 이견으로 인한 것이 아니라고 밝혔으며, 그의 책임은 다른 고위 리더들에게 재할당될 예정입니다.

2023년 7월 1일자로 된 그의 고용 서한에 따라, Whitney 전임자는 12개월 동안 연간 기본급의 지급을 계속받는 등 퇴직 혜택을 받을 자격이 생깁니다. 회사는 또한 12개월 동안 COBRA를 통해 의료 및 치과 커버리지를 제공할 것으로 기대하며, 2026년 10월 31일에 종료되고, 이전의 직원 분담금을 초과하는 COBRA 보험료의 일부를 회사가 지불합니다. 혜택 수령은 제한적 계약 준수 및 클레임 포기의 서명 및 비철회 조건에 의존합니다. 회사는 이러한 조건을 문서화하기 위한 퇴직 합의서를 체결할 것으로 기대합니다.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. a annoncé un changement de direction. Le vice-président principal et directeur des revenus Grant Whitney a démissionné et est séparé de la société à compter du 20 octobre 2025. La société a indiqué que son départ n’était dû à aucun désaccord et que ses responsabilités seront réaffectées à d’autres dirigeants seniors.

Sous sa lettre d’emploi datée du 1er juillet 2023, M. Whitney devient éligible à des prestations de séparation, notamment le maintien du paiement de son salaire de base annuel pendant 12 mois. La société prévoit également de fournir une couverture médicale et dentaire par le biais du COBRA pendant 12 mois, jusqu’au 31 octobre 2026, et paiera la partie de la prime COBRA qui dépasse sa contribution d’employé antérieure. L’obtention des prestations est subordonnée au respect de clauses restrictives et à la signature et non-révocation d’une libération de toutes réclamations. La société prévoit de conclure un accord de séparation pour formaliser ces termes.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. gab eine Führungskräfteänderung bekannt. Der Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney trat zurück und trennte sich mit Wirkung vom 20. Oktober 2025 von dem Unternehmen. Das Unternehmen erklärte, dass sein Weggang auf keinen Streitgrund beruhte und seine Aufgaben an andere leitende Führungskräfte neu zugewiesen werden.

Gemäß seinem Employment Letter vom 1. Juli 2023 ist Herr Whitney berechtigt, Abtrennungsleistungen zu erhalten, einschließlich der fortgesetzten Zahlung seines jährlichen Grundgehalts für 12 Monate. Das Unternehmen erwartet außerdem eine medizinische und zahnärztliche Versorgung durch COBRA für 12 Monate, bis zum 31. Oktober 2026, und wird den Anteil der COBRA-Prämie zahlen, der den vorherigen Mitarbeitendenbeitrag übersteigt. Der Erhalt der Leistungen setzt die Einhaltung restriktiver Klauseln sowie die Unterzeichnung und Nicht-Widerruf einer Freistellungsvereinbarung voraus. Das Unternehmen erwartet, eine Trennungvereinbarung zur Verankerung dieser Bedingungen abzuschließen.

أعلنت Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. عن تغيير في القيادة. سيتوانة نائب الرئيس الأول ومدير الإيرادات Grant Whitney استقال وتفصل من الشركة اعتباراً من 20 أكتوبر 2025. وذكرت الشركة أن مغادرته لم تكن بسبب خلاف، وأن مسؤولياته ستُعاد تخصيصها لقادة كبار آخرين.

بموجب خطاب العمل الخاص به المؤرخ 1 يوليو 2023، أصبح السيد واتني مؤهلاً للحصول على مزايا الفصل، بما في ذلك استمرار دفع راتبه الأساسي السنوي لمدة 12 شهراً. كما تتوقع الشركة توفير تغطية طبية وأسنان من خلال COBRA لمدة 12 شهراً، وتنتهي في 31 أكتوبر 2026، وستدفع الجزء من قسط COBRA الذي يتجاوز مساهمته كموظف سابق. شرط استلام المزايا هو الامتثال لمقايض مقيدة وتنفيذ وتوقيع وإلغاء الرجوع عن إصدار– تحرير مطالبات. تتوقع الشركة دخول اتفاق فصل لتوثيق هذه الشروط.

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. 宣布领导层变动。 高级副总裁兼首席收入官 Grant Whitney 已辞职并于 2025 年 10 月 20 日起与公司分离。公司表示他的离职并非因任何分歧,相关职责将重新分配给其他高级领导。

根据其于 2023 年 7 月 1 日的雇佣信,Whitney 先生有资格获得分离福利,包括在 12 个月内继续支付其年度基本工资。公司还预计通过 COBRA 提供 12 个月的医疗和牙科保险覆盖,直到 2026 年 10 月 31 日结束,并将支付超过其此前员工贡献部分的 COBRA 保费。获得福利的前提是遵守限制性条款并签署且不可撤销的权利放弃。公司预计将签署分离协议以正式化这些条款。

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2025
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4021782-4092570
(State of
Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2005 Cargo Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota55450
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(651) 681-3900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSNCYThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 24, 2025, Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that Grant Whitney, the Company’s Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, would be stepping down from his position and separating employment with the Company, effective as of October 20, 2025. Mr. Whitney’s departure was not a result of any disagreement with the Company. Mr. Whitney’s primary duties and responsibilities will be re-assigned to other members of the Company’s senior leadership team.

Mr. Whitney’s separation from employment will constitute a termination of his employment pursuant to which Mr. Whitney would become eligible to receive separation benefits under the Employment Letter between Mr. Whitney and the Company, dated as of July 1, 2023 (the “Employment Letter”), which separation benefits consist of continued payment of his annual base salary for a period of 12 months. The Company also expects to provide medical and dental coverage through COBRA for Mr. Whitney and his eligible dependents for the 12-month period ending October 31, 2026. During this period, the Company will pay the portion of the COBRA premium that exceeds the amount Mr. Whitney paid for coverage while employed. Mr. Whitney’s receipt of the foregoing separation benefits is subject to his continued compliance with the restrictive covenants set forth in the Employment Letter and his execution and non-revocation of a release of claims. The Company expects to enter into a separation agreement and release of claims with Mr. Whitney in order to memorialize any separation benefits.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 24, 2025
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.
By:/s/ Erin Rose Neale
Name:Erin Rose Neale
Title:Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President, and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Sun Country (SNCY) disclose about leadership changes?

The Company announced that Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney separated from the Company effective October 20, 2025.

Was the SNCY CRO departure due to a disagreement?

No. The Company stated Mr. Whitney’s departure was not a result of any disagreement.

Who will handle Grant Whitney’s responsibilities at SNCY?

His primary duties and responsibilities will be reassigned to other members of the senior leadership team.

What separation benefits will the departing SNCY CRO receive?

Eligibility includes continued payment of annual base salary for 12 months and COBRA medical and dental coverage for 12 months, ending October 31, 2026.

What conditions apply to the SNCY separation benefits?

Benefits require compliance with restrictive covenants and execution and non-revocation of a release of claims.

Will Sun Country (SNCY) cover COBRA premiums?

The Company will pay the portion of the COBRA premium that exceeds the amount Mr. Whitney paid while employed, through October 31, 2026.

Is a formal separation agreement expected at SNCY?

Yes. The Company expects to enter into a separation agreement and release of claims to memorialize the benefits.
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.

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