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Pack your bags — literally — and come to the Duluth International Airport’s Sun Country Launch Celebration on Friday, December 17th from 5-7pm. There’ll be apps from Valentini’s, a cash bar, and a Townsquare Media DJ spinning the tunes to get you in a sunny mood.

But there’ll also be a chance to be among the first to fly our new Sun Country service to the destination of your choice!

Everyone who attends our launch party will have the chance to win one of two travel packages to either Fort Myers or Phoenix, including airfare and accommodations for two travelers. Drawings will be held that evening, and the winners will depart that night for a warm-weather weekend getaway and return Monday December 20th!

Accommodations

The Phoenix travel package includes a 3-night stay at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona! W Scottsdale is located in the heart of Scottsdale’s thriving entertainment district, with more than 80 clubs, restaurants, and after-hours hotspots within walking distance.

Includes room, taxes and breakfast for two. All incidentals and transportation are the winner’s responsibility.

Discover W Scottsdale

The Fort Myers travel package includes a 3-night stay at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina in Fort Myers Beach, Florida! This full-service beach resort on Estero Island provides an unparalleled beachfront escape for families and friends to make memories that last a lifetime.

Includes room, taxes, resort fees and breakfast for two. All incidentals and transportation are the winner’s responsibility.

Discover Pink Shell

The Event Details

• Masks are required for all attendees.
• Come with your bags packed and ready to immediately get on a plane if you win! (Note: You can leave your luggage in your car until you know you’re a winner.)
• At the event, check in at the registration desk to receive an entry form. Then choose which destination package you want to enter to win.
• Winners will depart that evening and return Monday the 20th.
• Airfare, one checked bag and hotel accommodations are included in the prize package.
• Come with your necessary documentation to board the flight.
• Drawing for the Fort Myers trip will be held at 5:45 pm.
• Drawing for the Phoenix trip will be held at 6:30 pm.

Rules and Restrictions

Open to legal residents of the continental U.S., Canada or Mexico, 18 years of age or older. Employees (and their immediate families) of Sun Country, their subsidiaries, vendors, media partners and advertising agencies are not eligible. Void where prohibited. Federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Airfare is valid for travel on Sun Country between cities and on dates indicated on confirmation. Prize is non-transferable. No substitution or transfer of prize or cash redemption is permitted. Confirmation is for air travel and one checked bag only and does not include insurance and seat assignments. All expenses and incidentals not mentioned above, as well as required travel documents, are the responsibility of the winner and winner’s travel guest. Hotel stay is included along with the airfare and will be provided by the Duluth Airport Authority. Hotel details will be provided at time of winning. Transportation is not included. Changes to the reservation are not allowable. Management reserves all rights. No cash value. By accepting prize, winner consents to use of their name, photograph and/or likeness for advertising/publicity purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

See full contest rules at the bottom of this page.

More About Our Sun Country Service

Sun Country’s new service to Fort Myers, Florida and Phoenix, Arizona takes off on December 17, 2021 and continues through April 25, 2022, with weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays.

With competitive, low rates to this pair of warm-weather destinations full of incredible attractions and experiences, there’s so many great reasons to start planning your winter getaway.

Tickets for this new, seasonal air service are on-sale now.

Book Now

Contest Rules

​​NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING.

Eligibility: The giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Sun Country, Inc. d/b/a Sun Country Airlines and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering. Duluth Airport Authority and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering. Entrants are subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law.

Sponsor: The giveaway is sponsored by Duluth Airport Authority, 4701 Grinden Dr, Duluth MN 55811 (“Sponsor”).

Agreement to Official Rules: By participating in this Giveaway (the “Giveaway”), entrants agree to abide by the terms and conditions thereof as established by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to qualify all submissions and to reject any submissions that do not meet the requirements for participation as established by Sponsor.

Giveaway Period: The Giveaway begins at 5:00 pm Central Time on December 17th, 2021, and closes at 7:00 pm Central Time on December 17th, 2021 (the “Giveaway Period”). Entries received before or after the Giveaway Period are void. Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Giveaway.

How to Enter: Event attendees will be given one entry form to choose which destination they want to enter for. The two destination options are Ft. Myers, FL and Phoenix, AZ. The drawings will take place at 5:45 pm for Ft. Myers and 6:30 pm for Phoenix. Each eligible entry counts as one (1) entry. Eligible entrants will be entered to the drawing taking place Friday, December 17th.

Sponsor assumes no responsibility for computer system, hardware, software or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, delayed computer transactions or network connections that are human or technical in nature, or for damaged, lost, late, illegible or misdirected entries; technical, hardware, software, electronic or telephone failures of any kind; lost or unavailable network connections; fraudulent, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions whether caused by Sponsor, the users, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Giveaway; or by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of submissions or downloading, that may limit, delay or prevent an entrant’s ability to participate in the Giveaway.

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend this Giveaway and award the prizes from entries received up to the time of termination or suspension should causes beyond Sponsor’s control, including unauthorized human intervention, which, in the sole opinion of Sponsor, corrupt, compromise or materially affect the administration, fairness, security or proper play of the Giveaway or proper submission of entries. Sponsor is not liable for any loss, injury or damage caused, whether directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from downloading data or otherwise participating in this Giveaway.

Selection of Winners: Two (2) winners will be selected at random at the conclusion of the Giveaway Period from all entries received. One (1) winner will be selected at random for the Ft. Myers, FL giveaway and one (1) winner will be selected at random for the Phoenix, AZ giveaway. The odds of winning are not calculable in advance and depend on the number of eligible entries received for the duration of the Giveaway Period.

Notification of Potential Winners: Winners will be selected by a random drawing of entries at the times noted above. The winners must be present to win and will be notified and announced immediately at the event.  The potential winner is required to acknowledge in writing his or her receipt of notification or eligibility for prize and sign a general release and return to Duluth Airport Authority on the date on which the potential winner receives the release for signing. If no response is received Duluth Airport Authority or the potential winner refuses to sign the release for any reason, the prize will be forfeited, and an alternative winner may be selected in a random drawing from the remaining eligible entries. If a potential winner is found to be ineligible, or if he/she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines the prize for any reason prior to award, such potential winner will be disqualified, and an alternative winner may be selected.

Prize: The potential prize winner is eligible to receive two (2) round trip tickets on the Sun Country Airlines flight from Duluth Airport (DLH) to either Fort Myers, FL (RSW) or Phoenix AZ (AZA.) Valid in standard seats only. Additional taxes and fees apply. Travel is based on availability. Schedules are subject to change. Travel includes one (1) checked bag on each leg of the trip. Winner will be responsible for all, ground transportation, gratuities, meals (except breakfast which is part of hotel package), bag fees beyond one checked bag per winner and one carry-on (purse/backpack) per person, seat fees, and any and all other incidental costs or expenses not identified in these rules. In the case of no-show all monies are forfeited and not returned to the passenger. If a winner misses the initial flight as scheduled, the winner will forfeit the prize. If the winner is not present for the designated return flight, he/she is solely responsible for his/her return. This Giveaway is subject to all applicable policies, practices, and procedures of Sun Country Airlines. Limit one (1) prize per household/address during the Giveaway. The total estimated retail value of all prizes is $500. PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MN AIRLINES, LLC D/B/A SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES DISCLAIMS ALL AND ANY LIABILITY FOR THE ACTUAL PROVISION, QUALITY OR NATURE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ACCEPTED BY THE PRIZE WINNER. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of each winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a different prize of approximately equivalent value in its sole discretion.

Winner Terms and Conditions: The Winner’s participation and use of the prize subjects the winner to additional terms and conditions including, but not limited to, Sun Country Airline’s Contract of Carriage which can be found and downloaded at https://www.suncountry.com/Policies/Terms-Conditions.html. Winner expressly recognizes that they are responsible for reviewing these Terms and Conditions before participation or use of the prize. Acceptance of the prize constitutes acceptance of Sun Country Airlines and Sponsor’s Terms and Conditions.

RELEASE AND PUBLICITY: ENTRANTS AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ITS RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS, ADVERTISING AND GIVEAWAY AGENCIES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE GIVEAWAY OR USE OF THE PRIZE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INJURY TO THEIR PERSON OR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION OR USE OF THE PRIZE. SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERROR IN THE PRINTING OF THE OFFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF THE GIVEAWAY OR IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PRIZE. BY RECEIPT OF THE PRIZE AND BY SIGNING AN AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY AND LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE, IF REQUESTED, THE WINNER CONSENTS TO THE USE OF HIS OR HER NAME, AND ADDRESS BY SPONSOR FOR ADVERTISING AND GIVEAWAY PURPOSES, WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED. NO ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED. ALL ENTRIES BECOME THE PROPERTY OF SPONSOR.

DISPUTES: EACH ENTRANT AGREES THAT (1) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENTERING THIS GIVEAWAY, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES; AND (2) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN FOR ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES, AND ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED. ALL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, OR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENTRANT AND SPONSOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE GIVEAWAY, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICT OF LAW, RULES OR PROVISIONS (WHETHER OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA

Giveaway Results and Official Rules: To obtain the identity of the prize winners and/or a copy of these Official Rules, Duluth Airport Giveaway 4701 Grinden Dr, Duluth MN 55811.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Duluth International Airport will receive funding to fulfill a long-term strategic goal – direct service to Denver, Colorado — thanks in part to a $750 thousand Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grant from the Federal Department of Transportation. 

As​​ a major travel hub and a gateway to more U.S. and International destinations, direct flights to Denver will benefit both our leisure and business travelers, as well as help satisfy the growing demand in our region for more flights and access to more destinations.

Next Steps 

Over the next few months, Duluth Airport Authority staff will be working to secure air service with prospective airlines with the hope of launching the new route in 2022. 

Thank You

DLH would like to thank our:

• Congressional delegation for their support and advocacy 
• Our elected officials, and community and business leaders for their letters of support
• Our business community for pledging matching funds of just over $250 thousand, which was crucial to the success of our grant application

Stay Tuned

More details about the service will be announced as soon as possible, so check back often!

Thanks to you, there are blue skies ahead.

A total of 130,994 passengers flew through the Duluth International Airport in 2020. While that’s a 59% decrease compared to 2019, we actually retained 20% more passengers than the national average in 2020. The thanks goes to our hardworking team, and to you, our passionate passengers who, time and again, make the choice to #FlyLocal.

Both United and Delta — our two major carriers — have responded to this good news by offering our passengers dual-class service as well as additional flights and larger planes. (Note: These changes vary month-by-month with the airlines responding to the airport’s demand and pre-bookings.)

“Our incredible team worked hard all year to ensure that, when our passengers were ready to fly, we were ready to help them have safe travels,” said Tom Werner, Executive Director of the Duluth International Airport. “We’re very pleased to see that our mitigation policies and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic have meant that our passengers felt safe flying local.”

The DLH mitigation plan

• Paper or cloth masks are required for all airport employees and airport tenant employees when interacting with the public.
• Plexiglass barriers have been installed at all person-to-person contact areas, including transportation desks, ticket counters, TSA and passenger boarding gate counters.
• Thorough disinfecting all seating areas, wheelchairs and touchpoints in the public areas of the terminal multiple times a day.
• Custom signage and floor spacing decals have been installed to remind passengers to keep socially distant, as well as to take additional precautions such as wearing face coverings and washing hands.

The plan also includes a reminder of DLH’s Above and Beyond Service Pledge, which states: “No matter where you are going or coming from, we believe it’s our job to welcome you or send you off with a great experience. Every team member. Every flight. Every guest. Every time.”