Articles tagged “sunwing”

News Blog

WestJet Closes Sunwing Deal

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 airline for the foreseeable future, but could be integrated into WestJet or its budget subsidiary Swoop in the future. Sunwing Vacations is to become part of the…

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

News Blog

WestJet’s Proposed Sunwing Deal Raises Competitive Concerns

Canada's Competition Bureau has potentially thrown cold water on WestJet's proposed purchase of leisure and tour competitor Sunwing Airlines. In its report Wednesday, the regulator said the deal "would likely result in increased prices, less choice and decreases in service for Canadians." It identified 31 routes between Canada and the Caribbean and Mexico where competition…

Edward Russell | 7 months ago

Airlines

Sunwing Union Opposes Canadian Carrier’s Plans to Hire Foreign Pilots

The pilot shortage is prompting airlines to take steps that unions won't like.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 9 months ago

Airline Weekly

Transat Completes Transformation to an Airline as Canada’s Market Heats Up

Quebec-based Transat has completed its metamorphosis from an integrated travel company into a national airline. But is it enough to survive a changing Canadian market hot with new airlines, proposed mergers, and changing business plans?

1 year ago

Airlines

Canada’s WestJet to Buy Sunwing Airlines

WestJet is bullish on leisure travel making a significant rebound, and the Sunwing acquisition would deepen WestJet's foothold in the sector.

Aishwarya Nair and Allison Lampert, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airline Weekly

Canada Stops Short of Direct Airline Aid in Federal Budget

2 years ago

Coronavirus

Marriott Adds 19 All-Inclusive Resorts in Caribbean, Central America in Leisure Travel Push

Global hotel companies like Marriott have to pursue business where they can find it during the pandemic recovery. That's a major reason to build out more all-inclusive resorts.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotels

Fosun Anchors New China Resorts With Club Med and Thomas Cook Brands

Fosun bets on integrated resorts to address the needs of Chinese travelers, who are showing interest in these types of experiences. Why not use what’s already in the family? Thomas Cook and Club Med should be ever so pleased.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

Media and PR

The Tour and Travel Providers Gaining the Most YouTube Views

Leverage video to share the knowledge of your tour company and the experience of the customer.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 9 years ago