WestJet Group Completes Integration of Sunwing Airlines, Successfully Unifying All Narrowbody Operations Under WestJet Airlines
- WestJet Group officially completed the integration of Sunwing Airlines on May 29, 2025, unifying its narrowbody operations in Canada.
- This integration followed WestJet's acquisition of Sunwing in May 2023 and involved two years of strategic planning and coordination across multiple business areas.
- The combined fleet now consists of 18 Sunwing planes, 16 former Swoop jets, and 9 Lynx Air aircraft, all operated collectively under one unified Air Operator Certificate, bringing the total number of Boeing 737s in service to 150.
- CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech stated completing two consolidations within two years was complex, requiring coordination from operational to cultural levels across the business.
- The integration aims to provide Canadians with improved travel options, consistent onboard experiences, and maintain Sunwing Vacations as a leading travel provider.
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Sunwing ceases operations following WestJet consolidation - Aviation Business News
The operations of Canadian LCC Sunwing have been integrated into WestJet, following the latter’s takeover of the former in May 2023. The post Sunwing ceases operations following WestJet consolidation appeared first on Aviation Business News.
WestJet completes integration of Sunwing Airlines – what agents need to know
The last flight operated by Sunwing will take place today (May 28) as The WestJet Group officially completes its integration of Sunwing Airlines. As the brands marry their systems, Sunwing Vacations, the tour operator, will remain. So will its connection to hoteliers. But changes to onboard services and baggage allowance are coming. Here's what travel advisors can expect.
Sunwing Airlines ceases operations and integrates into WestJet Group
WestJet Group has completed the integration of Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian low-fare airline, after having acquired the carrier in May 2023. WestJet has incorporated all the aircraft under one Air Operator Certificate (AOC), which includes 16 former Swoop aircraft, nine Lynx Air aircraft, and 18 from Sunwing Airlines. Through the integration, WestJet will be able to offer a wider range of passenger experiences, such as Premium, Economy, Extended…
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