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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.

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

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Florida Attorney General contends in federal court that CDC air travel mask order ‘does nothing’ | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Florida Attorney General contends in federal court that CDC air travel mask order ‘does nothing’

Nine months after a Florida federal judge blocked a requirement that airplane passengers and other travelers wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an appeals court next week will take up a Biden administration challenge to the ruling.

A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing Jan. 17 in Miami, as U.S. Department of Justice attorneys argue that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had the authority to require people to wear masks on planes, trains and buses to try to prevent the spread of the virus.

Florida Attorney General Ashley

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Federal fugitive arrested while on family vacation at Disney World

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A New York City fugitive with multiple federal warrants was arrested by authorities after being spotted at Walt Disney World while on vacation with his family. 

Quashon Burton, 32, was spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by an off-duty United States Inspection Agent on Oct. 20. The special agent said he recognized Burton — citing a distinctive “H” tattoo on his neck — because he was personally involved in the case, according to an arrest affidavit. 

Disney World security was able to locate Burton who was at the bus stop with two of his family members. 

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