In the statement confirming the plan to shut down Sunwing, von Hoensbroech says competition in the Canadian airline market “has never been healthier and, after a challenging three years ...

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Both Sunwing and WestJet operate 737s. Sunwing currently operates 11 of the narrowbody jets – nine 737 Max aircraft and two older 737-800s, according to Cirium fleets data.

Sunwing said there were no crew members or passengers aboard its aircraft. It was being towed by the airline's ground handling service provider at the time of the incident.

“Most people that fly on the Sunwing Vacation package, they don’t really care which airline takes them to their destination. They just want to get to their destination and their hotel,” he said.

The new service to Havana reinforces the airline's growing commitment to Cuba alongside a 38 per cent increase in service to Varadero. Samaná, Dominican Republic, previously served by Sunwing Airlines ...