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Unifor Local 7378 Pilots ratify new agreement with Sunwing Airlines

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Airlines, Low-cost carriers, Trade unions in Canada, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, Unifor, Trade unions, Aviation

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Pilots represented by Unifor Local 7378 have ratified a new four -year agreement with Sunwing Airlines.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Pilots represented by Unifor Local 7378 have ratified a new four -year agreement with Sunwing Airlines.
  • "In the most unprecedented of times while the entire aviation industry in Canada has been shuttered, our pilots came together and this agreement provides a road forward and a plan for all of our members who are suffering financially," said Barret Armann, President of Unifor Local 7378.
  • Unifor Local 7378 represents 451 pilots who have been furloughed or inactive for many months due to the pandemic and government travel restrictions.
  • Sunwing Airlines Inc. normally operates out of six bases across Canada- Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montral, Quebec City.

Sunwing Travel Group announces mutual agreement with Marriott International

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Companies, Airlines, Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International, OpenTravel Alliance, Sunwing Travel Group, Sunwing Airlines, Autograph Collection, Marriott

As part of the agreement, 19 of Blue Diamond Resorts properties will become part of Marriott Internationals prestigious Autograph Collection by mid-2021.

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  • As part of the agreement, 19 of Blue Diamond Resorts properties will become part of Marriott Internationals prestigious Autograph Collection by mid-2021.
  • We are thrilled to join forces with Marriott International and introduce our portfolio of world-class resorts, including Royalton and Planet Hollywood, to their Autograph Collection, said Stephen Hunter, CEO, Sunwing Travel Group.
  • Sunwing Travel Group will now benefit from Marriotts worldwide distribution and partnership agreements in addition to Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Internationals loyalty program, which is comprised of over 145 million members across the globe.
  • For more information on Sunwing Travel Group, please visit www.sunwingtravelgroup.com .

Marriott International Expects To More Than Double All-Inclusive Portfolio In An Agreement With Sunwing Travel Group

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Companies, Airlines, Sunwing Travel Group, Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International, Sunwing Airlines, Marriott, Autograph Collection

"We are thrilled to work with Sunwing Travel Group and expand into two new leisure destinations St. Lucia and Antigua," said Tony Capuano, Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services, Marriott International.

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  • "We are thrilled to work with Sunwing Travel Group and expand into two new leisure destinations St. Lucia and Antigua," said Tony Capuano, Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services, Marriott International.
  • "Blue Diamond's expertise in the all-inclusive segment and high-quality resorts will help ensure that these properties serve as excellent additions to the Marriott portfolio.
  • "We are excited to enter into this agreement with Marriott International, and introduce Blue Diamond Resorts' portfolio of hotels to their Autograph Collection brand," said Stephen Hunter, CEO, Sunwing Travel Group.
  • For more information on Sunwing Travel Group, please visit www.sunwingtravelgroup.com.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Delivery of Two New Boeing 737-8 Aircraft to Sunwing Airlines

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Air, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Transportation, Travel, Aviation, Aircraft, Airlines, Low-cost carriers, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, Boeing 737, Boeing, CFM International LEAP, Reactions to the Boeing 737 MAX groundings, Malaysia Airlines fleet

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft on long-term lease to Sunwing Airlines.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft on long-term lease to Sunwing Airlines.
  • These aircraft, featuring CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, are the third and fourth new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to deliver to Sunwing from ALCs order book with Boeing.
  • ALC is pleased to announce these two new Boeing 737-8 deliveries to Sunwing Airlines today, said John L. Plueger, Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Lease Corporation.
  • We thank ALC for the delivery of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, and look forward to integrating them into our existing fleet, said Mark Williams, President, Sunwing Airlines.

LEEFF loan to Sunwing Airlines protects Canadian jobs

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Airlines, Low-cost carriers, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, Aviation, Economy of Canada, Sunwing Travel Group

The agreement gives Sunwing Vacations Inc. and SunwingAirlines Inc. access to $375 million of liquidity to protect jobs in Canada's airline sector.

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  • The agreement gives Sunwing Vacations Inc. and SunwingAirlines Inc. access to $375 million of liquidity to protect jobs in Canada's airline sector.
  • Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations together provide almost 3,000 Canadians with full-time jobs.
  • It provides large Canadian employers with access to credit to preserve jobs and continue operations during this challenging period.
  • LEEFF is open to all large, for-profit Canadian employers who have a significant impact on Canada's economy and provide millions of jobs to Canadians.

Air Transat: concerns and questions about the lack of a recovery plan

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Airlines, Aviation, Low-cost carriers, Air Transat, Air Canada, Transat, Sunwing Airlines, Levasseur, Canadian Union of Public Employees

"We understand that health measures have had a devastating effect on air traffic, and we can't understand why Canada is the only developed country without a rescue plan for air carriers.

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  • "We understand that health measures have had a devastating effect on air traffic, and we can't understand why Canada is the only developed country without a rescue plan for air carriers.
  • We have been waiting for a recovery program since mid-March 2020, almost one year ago!"
  • The recovery of this key industry will have a sweeping effect on our economic recovery as a whole," Levasseur pointed out.
  • With close to 122,000 members in Quebec, CUPE represents some 1980 members in the airline transportation industry, including cabin crew personnel with Air Canada, Air Transat and Sunwing.

Sunwing launches early Boxing Week Sale with huge savings of up to 50% on winter vacations

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Low-cost carriers, Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, Lluís Companys, Aviation

Sunwing is helping customers kick 2020 to the curb by launching their popular Boxing Week Sale early.

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  • Sunwing is helping customers kick 2020 to the curb by launching their popular Boxing Week Sale early.
  • With the sale ending on December 30, 2020, travellers will want to act fast to secure their new year getaway to the tropics for less.
  • Were helping our customers return to paradise for less in 2021 by launching our popular Boxing Week Sale early.
  • Sunwing customers benefit from the assistance of the companys own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey.

Sunwing announces restart of flights to Cuba with weekly service to Varadero

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Low-cost carriers, Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, Aviation, Varadero, Cárdenas, Cuba, National Airports System, Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing has announced that flight service to Cuba will resume on December 13, 2020, on board Sunwing Airlines, with weekly flights departing from Toronto and Montreal to Varadero on Sundays.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing has announced that flight service to Cuba will resume on December 13, 2020, on board Sunwing Airlines, with weekly flights departing from Toronto and Montreal to Varadero on Sundays.
  • Cuba has been a favourite vacation destination of Canadian travellers for over 50 years.
  • We have brought many Canadians to this beautiful destination in the past and were happy to help sun-seekers make their much-anticipated return to Cuba safely and responsibly.
  • Guests can look forward to personalized butler service throughout their stay and enjoy full access to the wider Grand Memories Varadero complex.

Riu Montego Bay reopens as an adults only resort following completion of renovations

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Airlines, TUI Group, Low-cost carriers, Aviation, Sunwing Airlines, Montego Bay, Sangster International Airport, Montego, Sangster, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Riu

TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing is pleased to announce that Riu Montego Bay has reopened its doors on December 4, 2020 as an adults only resort following a complete renovation and refurbishment.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing is pleased to announce that Riu Montego Bay has reopened its doors on December 4, 2020 as an adults only resort following a complete renovation and refurbishment.
  • The popular resort, situated on the shores of Montego Bay , just minutes from the Sangster International Airport, is now exclusively for guests aged 18+ and offers fully modernized facilities and brand-new resort areas.
  • The resort also features a new wellness centre featuring fitness facilities and a range of spa treatments and services, including massages.
  • Vacationers who book their getaway at Riu Montego Bay with Sunwing can look forward to exclusive RIU-topia inclusions such as welcome cocktails, in-room mini-bars that are re-stocked regularly and unlimited reservation-free dining.

New survey reveals 55% of Canadians have a future vacation on their holiday wish list

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Airlines, Sunwing Travel Group, Human activities, Low-cost carriers, Tradition, Sunwing Airlines, Christmas and holiday season, Vacation, Getaway

The survey uncovered that more than half (55%) of Canadians would like to receive the gift of a future vacation or travel certificate this holiday season.

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  • The survey uncovered that more than half (55%) of Canadians would like to receive the gift of a future vacation or travel certificate this holiday season.
  • Whats more, of those respondents, nine-in-ten (89%) indicated they would be interested in being gifted an all inclusive getaway.
  • The survey was conducted by Sunwing among members of the Angus Reid Forum between November 16-17, 2020, with a representative sample of 1,507 Canadians, in both English and French.
  • Our research shows that many Canadians would love to receive the gift of a future vacation experience this holiday season, said Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer of Sunwing Travel Group.