WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines, merge it with mainline business

WestJet opted to fold budget subsidiary Swoop’s operationsBoth moves magnify the major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market that followed WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing’s main airline and vacation divisions last month.“Consumers are going to get it in the left ear again,” said John Gradek, a lecturer at McGill University’s aviation management program. “It’s not good.

Various vacation spots in Mexico, the United States and the Caribbean will probably see fewer flights, he said. WestJet confirmed the upcoming integration of Sunwing Airlines, but said its “immediate focus” remains on weaving Swoop into the company’s operations.Article content It also landed after pilots with WestJet and Swoop ratified a new collective agreement that brings them onto a level pay scale, giving them a 24 per cent wage bump over four years.Article content

Mark Taylor, president of Unifor’s Sunwing pilots’ group, said they are looking forward to working with WestJet, but “we have our concerns.” He cited employees’ home bases, union seniority and working conditions as key points of apprehension.

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