WestJet Completes Integration of Sunwing Airlines
- Joe Breitfeller
- 1 day ago
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WestJet has reached a major milestone with the completion of the integration of Sunwing Airlines, successfully unifying the combined narrowbody fleet under WestJet Airlines. Sunwing’s final commercial flight will take place today.
On Wednesday (May 28, 2025), WestJet announced the completion of their integration with Sunwing Airlines, successfully unifying the combined single-aisle fleet of aircraft under the WestJet Airlines brand. Sunwing’s final commercial flight is scheduled for today. This milestone follows two years of dedicated work, strategic coordination and consultation, with the goal of delivering greater value and connectivity for Canadian travelers.
In Wednesday’s announcement, WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech, said,
“Completing two airline consolidations in just two years—the first with Swoop in 2024 and now Sunwing—was complex and required coordination across every aspect of our business, from operational, labour, and regulatory areas to experiential and cultural elements. Achieving this milestone is proof of the incredible way our unified team works together and is a clear win for WestJet and our guests; it's also a story of transformation in Canadian aviation. A huge thanks to everyone who contributed!
“The final Sunwing-operated flight this week is a time to reflect. I know every Sunwing employee, past and present feels their contributions have mattered to advancing the experience of air travel. To all WestJetters and former Sunwing team members: thank you. This milestone is your achievement, and a proud moment for us all.”
WestJet acquired Sunwing in May 2023, the first step in joining two distinctly Canadian travel and tourism success stories. The vision to integrate Sunwing Airlines, realized on May 28, 2025, is part of WestJet’s goal of delivering new and competitive travel options, and more value for Canadians in the sun and leisure market. WestJet has now consolidated all jet aircraft under a single Air Operator Certificate (AOC), including 16 former Swoop aircraft, another nine former Lynx Air aircraft, and now 18 more from Sunwing Airlines. The cabin reconfiguration of all aircraft to meet the WestJet standard will be completed throughout 2025.
Guests flying on WestJet with reservations through the Sunwing Vacation brand, which continues to exist as Canada’s most popular vacations provider, or their wholly-owned tour operator businesses, can expect an improved end-to-end travel experience, as Canada’s leading vacations provider continues to streamline processes.
Source: WestJet / CNW
