Sunwing Takes to The Skies Following Seven-Month Layoff

The first Sunwing Airlines flights to the sun since January took off today from Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The inaugural flights mark Sunwing's partial return to service amid Canada's soaring vaccination rates, easing border measures and increasing demand for travel. Weekly service will initially be offered from Toronto and Montreal, with additional routes expected to follow.

"After a long seven months, we're thrilled to be returning to the skies and bringing our customers back to the tropics," said Mark Williams, President of Sunwing Airlines. "Our team has been working hard to prepare for our partial return to service and we're looking forward to making even more vacation dreams come true over the coming months with flights to some of our most popular destinations."

Initial service is being offered from Toronto to Cancun, Punta Cana and Montego Bay, and from Montreal to Cancun and Punta Cana. Sunwing will be operating additional gateways and destinations for the fall and winter season, with departures from numerous other Canadian cities beginning in October 2021.

"With vaccination rates continuing to climb nationwide, we're seeing more pent-up demand for travel as Canadians plan their much-anticipated getaways," said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations at Sunwing. "Following more than a year of uncertainty and stress, customers are seeking out the kind of seamless vacation experiences that we provide more than ever before, and we're already seeing unprecedented bookings for the most popular resorts. We're looking forward to offering customers frictionless travel every step of the way."

The resumption of flights follows on the heels of a recent survey commissioned by Sunwing, which found that more than half of Canadians (58%) are interested in returning to travel within the next 12 months, with over two-thirds (68%) expressing a desire to plan an all inclusive vacation. With demand for travel quickly outpacing availability, customers interested in headed south over the next few months should book now to reserve their spot at their preferred resort.

Sun-seekers who book their return to paradise by August 9, 2021 can take advantage of exclusive last minute deals including complimentary Price Drop Cash Back of up to $800 per couple, reduced deposits of just $100 per person and the flexibility to change or cancel their plans with ease. Plus, customers can travel with peace of mind knowing that the highest Canadian standards are in place throughout their entire vacation experience with the Safe with Sunwing commitment.

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