MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines ( NASDAQ: SNCY ) today announced the appointment of Marion C. Blakey to its board of directors, effective December 17, 2021. "I am honored to introduce Marion Blakey as our newest board member," said board chair David Siegel. "Marion is a proven leader and represents the highest level of expertise and leadership in our industry. I am confident in the diverse representation of backgrounds, perspectives and insight on our board and Marion is no exception." Ms. Blakey currently serves as a non-executive director for several corporations and organizations, having retired from Rolls-Royce North America Inc. in 2018 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Rolls-Royce, Blakey served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aerospace Industries Association for eight years. From 2002 to 2007, Blakey was Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.