Federal government okays WestJet Airlines Ltd. acquisition of Sunwing
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The federal government has approved WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines.
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In a statement, Transport Canada said it considered the delays experienced by travellers last summer, as well as the customer service and communications challenges by Sunwing during the recent holiday season, when it made its decision.
“The acquisition will help maintain the stability of the sector as Sunwing will continue to provide more affordable vacation packages to Canadians, while being financially supported by WestJet,” it said.
Among the approval conditions laid out by the government, WestJet must extend Sunwing vacation package