To Minneapolis and beyond

With the recent announcement of a new weekly service from London Gatwick to Minneapolis St. Paul, US carrier Sun Country Airlines has welcomed an increased interest in the twin cities of Minneapolis St. Paul and it’s on bound network of destinations.

The increased direct air service, which launches onSunday 29 May 2011 between London and Minneapolis St Paul, now offers UK holiday-makers even more options for travel to the US.  In addition to providing travellers with competitive prices to the cosmopolitan cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and nearby Bloomington that boasts tax free shopping haven, the Mall of America, passengers can also take advantage of connections through to the sunnier shores of the west coast, Mexico and the Caribbean to get more out of their visit.

Offering convenient layovers, award winning Sun Country airlines provides connections to their west coast destinations including popular tourist stops Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Wendy Williams Blackshaw, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Sun Country Airlines reported:  “We have noticed a surge of UK enquiries from British holiday-makers looking for value for money service that can cater to both two-centre holidays combining the contrasts of Minneapolis St. Paul with a second destination, such as LA or San Diego, along with enquiries for some of the USA’s western cities such as Anchorage and Seattle.”

Sun Country Airlines is one of the few airlines that allow passengers to take up to three days layover before departing onwards to one of the Sun Country network of destinations.  Visitors can utilise this time to take advantage of Minnesota’s stunning landscape as a gateway to the Great Lakes of North America, or explore the twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul before heading onwards.

Fares to Minneapolis St. Paul from London Gatwick currently start at £260 one way.  Fares exclude taxes and surcharges. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information, visit: suncountry.com