WestJet shutting down Sunwing Airlines, adding it to main operations

WestJet is shutting down low-cost Sunwing Airlines and rolling its services into the mainline business as part of a plan to streamline operations. The integration will occur over the next two years.

The Canadian press reported the decision after obtaining an internal memo in which Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado says “the change will unlock growth opportunities for the 18-year-old company as well as its employees.”

This decision follows closely on the heels of WestJet’s announcement that it is folding Swoop, another one of its budget airlines, into its main operations as well. WestJet purchased Sunwing’s airline and vacation services in May.

The memo does not indicate that Sunwing Vacations will be closed as well. This could indicate that Sunwing tour packages will still be available for purchase.

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