Sun Country Airlines (NYSE: SNCY) posted record third-quarter revenues of $255.5 million, making it the 13th straight profitable quarter for the airline, which offered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 to investors, roughly in line with overall Street expectations. The airline's cargo and charter operations ultimately proved its standouts , with these two segments accounting for around 40% of overall revenue as the carrier's Amazon-branded freighter fleet finally ramped up to 20 aircraft.

The carrier lifted cargo revenue by around 51% year-over-year. Scheduled service capacity was pulled down to support cargo, but pricing improved late in the third quarter. Costs rose due to overall rises in labor and maintenance expenses, keeping an operating margin at 4.8% adjusted. Managem

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