The airline also announced in a news release that Sunwing will be integrated into WestJet as the organizations transition “from competitors to collaborators.” WestJet previously said Sunwing would continue to operate independently.
“It brings me great pleasure to welcome Sunwing to the group, adding 18 Boeing 737s, 2,000 employees and Canada's largest vacation tour operator and significantly expanding our footprint in Eastern Canada.” WestJet’s takeover of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations. "After considering the pros and cons, we have made the decision that will allow Sunwing to continue to provide affordable vacation packages to Canadians, create more good jobs and protect current jobs as well as Canadians who have already purchased tickets,” Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said in aMonday’s release reaffirmed that tour operations for the newly combined entity will be undertaken by WestJet Vacations and Sunwing Vacations, with headquarters in Toronto and a Montreal office.
Hunter will be responsible for operating the vacation packages and tour operating businesses for Sunwing Vacations and WestJet Vacations.