WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines, merge it with mainline business

WestJet is planning to wind down Sunwing Airlines, integrating the low-cost carrier into its mainline business within two years as part of a plan to streamline operations.

In an internal memo obtained by The Canadian Press, Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado said the change will open up markets for the 18-year-old company as well as its workers. CBC has not independently verified that memo. 

In a statement sent to CBC News, the Calgary-based carrier verified the move.

“While we can confirm the eventual integration of Sunwing Airlines into WestJet, the anticipated timeline to do so has not been determined at this time,” Julia Kaiser, spokesperson for WestJet, said in an email. 

“Our immediate focus remains

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