Canadian airline company WestJet Group has acquired competing discount carrier Sunwing Airlines, completing a deal that had raised competitive concerns but that WestJet insists will benefit travellers ...

Under the merger, Sunwing's network of scheduled and charter flights is to be taken over by WestJet. Photo Credit: Sunwing Travel Group Canada's transport ministry has given the okay for WestJet ...

The issuance of the order is an important milestone in the process toward closing the transaction between WestJet and Sunwing The WestJet Group issued a statement following the Government of Canada’s ...

"Guests now have direct access to one of Mexico's most beloved islands," added Lyne Chayer, Vice-President, Québec Guest Experience & Vacations, WestJet Group. "Cozumel is fully prepared to welcome ...

A WestJet plane leaves Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., Sept., 13, 2025. (Credit: Richard Lam/PNG) WestJet Airlines Ltd., Air Transat and Sunwing have joined Air Canada in suspending ...

Sept 25 (Reuters) - The union for Sunwing Airlines pilots said it is urging Canada's government to stop a plan by the Ontario-based leisure carrier to hire foreign pilots this winter to help cope with ...

Canada's WestJet completed its purchase of Sunwing and Sunwing Vacations on Monday, part of WestJet's larger strategic pivot towards leisure travelers. Sunwing will continue to operate as independent ...

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 5, 2026 /CNW/ - WestJet Group is pleased to announce that Marek Andryszak will join the organization as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 16, 2026. Andryszak will ...

The government of Canada has approved WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations following a thorough review. “The decision to approve this acquisition was not taken lightly, ...