October 16, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line - (202) 692-5050

Re: Sun Country and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C.--The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that Sun Country Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative contract agreement.

Mediation between Sun Country and ALPA began in November, 2000, and was guided by NMB Senior Mediator Patricia Sims and Mediator Rich Frey.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.