Sunwing unveils winter schedules for six airports to mark return to Atlantic Canada, The Canadian Business Journal

TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Government of Canada lifts all border and travel measures, Sunwing will fly conveniently weekly from six airports this winter season from January to May. We are pleased to announce that we will be returning to Atlantic Canada on . The resumption of Sunwing winter flights from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland airports comes after a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and consequent travel restrictions. It shows the tour operator’s continued commitment to Eastern Canada, offering residents seamless travel. Options from selected local airports.

“It has been a difficult few years for the travel industry as a whole, especially in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. President of Retail Sales, Sunwing: “As of October 1, 2022, all travel measures have been lifted, so we will be back to try out a range of popular sun products. We are excited to double down on our commitment to the region with weekly winter flights to our destinations.”

Halifax, Nova Scotia; Moncton and Fredericton, New Brunswick; St. John’s, Deer Lake, Newfoundland; Following the announcement, customer demand for winter travel has increased, with capacity increasing by more than 140% over last year.

Tour President Andrew Dawson said: Operation Sunwing. “We have a long-standing commitment in Eastern Canada, with flights to a wide range of destinations, including customer favorites such as Cancun, Punta Cana and Varadero, plus new destinations offered from Halifax throughout the region. We are proud to be able to connect residents of Cayo Largo, Cuba and Melbourne, Florida this year, as travel recovers and the demand for all-inclusive travel continues to grow. We encourage our customers to book early to save more money during peak travel times.”

Halifax, NS Flight Schedules
destination	peak frequency	from	To
Cayo Coco	once a week	January 11, 2023	April 26, 2023
cancun	once a week	January 8, 2023	April 30, 2023
Cayo Largo	once a week	January 10, 2023	April 25, 2023
Holguin	once a week	January 8, 2023	April 30, 2023
Montego Bay	once a week	January 9, 2023	May 1, 2023
melbourne	once a week	February 10, 2023	April 28, 2023
Puerto Plata	once a week	January 10, 2023	April 25, 2023
Punta Cana	twice a week	January 6, 2023	April 29, 2023
Santa Clara	once a week	January 5, 2023	April 27, 2023
Varadero	twice a week	January 5, 2023	April 29, 2023
Moncton, NB Flight Schedules
destination	peak frequency	from	To
Cayo Coco	once a week	February 11, 2023	April 29, 2023
cancun	once a week	February 9, 2023	April 27, 2023
Montego Bay	once a week	February 12, 2023	April 30, 2023
Puerto Plata	once a week	February 10, 2023	April 28, 2023
Punta Cana	once a week	February 11, 2023	April 29, 2023
Varadero	twice a week	February 10, 2023	April 28, 2023
Flight schedules for Fredericton, NB
destination	peak frequency	from	To
Cayo Coco	once a week	February 14, 2023	May 2, 2023
cancun	once a week	February 13, 2023	May 1, 2023
Punta Cana	once a week	February 8, 2023	April 26, 2023
Santa Clara	once a week	February 14, 2023	May 2, 2023
St. John’s, NL Flight Schedules
destination	Day	from	To
Cayo Coco	once a week	March 16, 2023	May 4, 2023
cancun	once a week	March 17, 2023	May 5, 2023
Montego Bay	once a week	March 19, 2023	May 7, 2023
Punta Cana	once a week	March 20, 2023	May 8, 2023
Varadero	once a week	March 18, 2023	May 6, 2023
Deer Lake and Gander, NL Flight Schedules
destination	peak frequency	from	To
Punta Cana	once a week	March 22, 2023	May 3, 2023
Varadero	once a week	March 21, 2023	May 2, 2023

Atlantic Canada residents can enjoy a limited-time discount of up to 40% on select all-inclusive vacation packages during Sunwing’s Save More Event. Halifax customers can visit Memories Cayo Largo, a new family-friendly resort located in Cayo Largo, located on Cuba’s southern coast and known for its year-round mild climate. Atlantic Canada guests planning a couples retreat or an adults-only getaway will enjoy the Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort Adults Only. Located on a pristine beach on Mexico’s Costa Mujeres coast, the resort offers plenty of opportunities to lounge in the sun and sample international cuisine from the à la carte restaurants before enjoying star-worthy entertainment in the evenings. Meanwhile, for a sun and sand getaway that the whole family loves, Be Live Collection Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic offers plenty of water activities, amenities like an on-site kids club and butler service, and spacious swim-out suites. We offer you accommodation.

Book by November 6, 2022 for travel between November 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023 and receive discounts on select vacation packages*. For even more value, customers can purchase his one of Sunwing’s Worry Free insurance plans to get peace of mind on their next vacation to the tropics.

*Terms apply.

About Sunwing
Sunwing, North America’s largest integrated travel company, operates more flights south than any other leisure carrier, from airports across Canada to the popular Sunwing in the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. We offer convenient direct flights to your destination. This scale allows Sunwing to offer its customers cruise packages and seasonal domestic services at the finest resorts in the most popular holiday destinations. Sunwing customers benefit from the assistance of the company’s knowledgeable Destination Representatives who greet guests upon arrival and assist them with their vacation journey. The company supports the communities in which it operates through his Sunwing Foundation, a philanthropic initiative focused on youth support and development and humanitarian assistance.

For more information:
Melanie Ann Phillip
Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations
Sunwing Travel Group
1-800-387-5602 | [email protected]

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