OMAHA, Neb. — An official with the Omaha Airport Authority said Tuesday, Epply Airfield in Omaha, has welcomed its eighth airline. Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer for the Airport Authority, said beginning in May, Sun Country will offer a direct flight between Omaha and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

The flights, which will operate on Mondays and Fridays, will go during the peak summer travel period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.