2008-10-07 01:22:01 -

- Petters Aviation, LLC and its subsidiaries, including MN Airlines, LLC, d.b.a. Sun Country Airlines filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Sun Country Airlines will continue to operate and fly its regular flight schedule.

Stan Gadek, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country said, "We were forced to take this action

as a result of recent events at Petters Group Worldwide. We do not anticipate any disruptions, and expect to operate business as usual." Gadek went on to say, "Customers can book their flights in confidence and know that they will continue to receive the great service that they are accustomed to on Sun Country."

Petters Aviation, LLC is a wholly owned unit of Thomas Petters, Inc., and owns MN Airline Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Sun Country Airlines.

*Stan Gadek will be available for 15 minute interviews between 1:30pm and 4:00pm at Sun Country Headquarters. Please contact Heidi Bausch at 952.905.8492.

Sun Country Airlines
Wendy Williams Blackshaw, 651-681-3902
Vice President of Marketing
wendy.blackshaw@suncountry.com
or
Heidi Bausch, 952-905-8492
Marketing Coordinator
heidi.bausch@suncountry.com
or
Petters Aviation, LLC
T. Jay Salmen, 612-238-7781
President