Effective May 29, 2025, all Sunwing Vacations customers are now flying on WestJet-operated aircraft, marking the full transition of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet fleet.
This shift comes on the heels of WestJet Group’s announcement earlier this week that it had completed the integration of Sunwing Airlines, which comes two years since WestJet acquired Sunwing in May 2023.
The final Sunwing Airlines flights departed on May 28, capping off the integration of Sunwing’s aircraft into WestJet’s operations. With the transition now complete, customers booking vacation packages through Sunwing Vacations will enjoy WestJet’s service standards across 13 popular sun destinations.
Key changes to the travel experience are now in effect, as noted in Sunwing’s initial 2025 summer schedule announcement. These changes include:
- Sunwing Vacations package customers will now check in at the WestJet airport counter, or online on WestJet.com or the WestJet App (online and App check-in available 24 hours before departure)
- WestJet reservation codes (required for flight check-in) will be available via Sunwing’s Manage My Booking five days before departure
- Customers will be entitled to one free personal item and one free carry-on item
- An Early Booking Baggage Incentive is available for Sunwing Vacations customers, where the first checked bag will be free when booking a qualified vacation package at least two months before departure (specific booking and travel windows apply)
- Checked bags are also available for purchase for last-minute bookings, starting from $35 per bag
- Customers can select Standard Economy or Exit Row seating starting from $15, with limited Extended Comfort seating available for an additional cost on select flight routes
- Ancillaries including baggage, seat selection and excursions will be available through Sunwing’s Manage My Booking or the Sunwing Sales Centre up to 24 hours before departure.
“Today marks a significant milestone, as all Sunwing Vacations package customers will travel on board WestJet flights now that the final Sunwing Airlines aircraft have been integrated into WestJet,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Sunwing Vacations Group. “This transition is important because it will deliver a unified experience to our guests, both at the airport and in the sky, in addition to enhancing connectivity and allowing us to provide more vacation packages to our valued customers on a year-round basis.”
Dawson also expressed appreciation for the airline’s long-serving employees: “I would also like to personally thank everyone at Sunwing Airlines for their incredible service and contributions. As our primary airline partner for more than 19 years, we would not be here today without the dedication of the airline employees who helped us make vacation dreams come true for so many Canadians from coast-to-coast. Thank you for all you have done for our mutual customers.
“As we look ahead to this next phase of Sunwing Vacations’ growth, I am confident our customers will experience the tremendous value of a Sunwing vacation alongside the enhanced benefits of travelling on WestJet flights, including caring crew, a friendly onboard experience and reliable service.”
Travellers can choose from a variety of sun destinations this summer, from trending hotspots like St. Maarten, Freeport and Panama, to perennial favourites such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Montego Bay and Varadero.
Travel advisors and customers can access updated travel information in the Airline Information section on Sunwing’s website.
