WestJet finalises acquisition of Sunwing

WestJet Group on May 1 announced the completion of its acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. The deal, first announced in March 2022, will “combine the two Canadian aviation and leisure travel success stories and will bring greater choice, competitive airfares and increased direct access to sun destinations to Canadian travellers”, WestJet said in a May 1 statement. “In addition, it positions Sunwing to continue its growth across Canada and permits the newly merged company to protect jobs”, the new parent company added, saying that the Sunwing will operate independently for an initial period. “As the two entities transition