Sunwing Increases Domestic Summer Schedule to Offer a New, Daily Toronto-Vancouver Flight


TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - January 21, 2015) - Although most Canadians are still in the thick of the winter, Sunwing Airlines is already gearing up for warmer weather with the reintroduction of its popular domestic flying schedule for summer 2015; which will be the 10th season that the airline has offered direct flights across the country. In addition to three regular flights connecting Toronto with Newfoundland, Sunwing is increasing its program to introduce a daily service between Toronto and Vancouver for the first time throughout summer 2015. Operating between May 06 and September 10, 2015, the new daily Toronto-Vancouver connection will make it even easier for Canadians to travel from coast to coast during the warmer, summer months.

Heading east towards Newfoundland, travellers can look forward to weekly connections on Wednesdays between Toronto and Stephenville between June 17 and September 09, 2015, along with a twice weekly service on Fridays and Tuesdays from Toronto to Gander between June 19 and September 11, 2015. In addition, the Toronto to St John's service will be available five days a week beginning June 17, 2015 until September 11, 2015.

Operated on a modern fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, on board passengers will be able to relax with the airline's award-winning Champagne Service, hot towel service, Hot & Fresh Bistro Meals™ or hot snack depending on flight time, soft drinks, complimentary in-flight entertainment including first run movies and a generous free 20kg baggage.

Flights are on sale now with Early Bird savings of up to 30% available on all new bookings made prior to February 20, 2015; for more information, visit www.sunwing.ca or www.flysunwing.com.

About Sunwing Airlines

Sunwing Airlines has been offering affordable flights since 2005. Operating convenient direct flights from 45 Canadian and U.S. local airports to over 40 different destinations across North and South America, and the Caribbean, savvy travellers choose Sunwing because of the airline's unbeatable prices, reliability, and award winning service. Sunwing's modern fleet of aircraft have helped the airline achieve an outstanding performance record for on-time departures, as well as increased fuel efficiency, contributing to the carrier's low fares.

All Sunwing flights include Sunwing Airlines' award-winning Champagne Service which features hot towel service, Hot & Fresh Bistro Meals™ or hot snack depending on flight time, soft drinks, complimentary in-flight entertainment including first run movies and a generous free 20kg baggage allowance. For just $50 more per flight segment, travellers can upgrade to Sunwing's Elite Plus service, which features advance seat selection, free headset, separate check-in at a majority of airports, advance boarding, 30 kg baggage allowance, priority baggage handling and extra legroom seats.

Please refer to www.sunwing.ca for a breakdown of the taxes and fees and a schedule of optional service items for these flights. To book, visit your travel agent.

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Contact Information:

For all media enquiries, please contact:
Rachel Goldrick
Corporate Communications Manager
Sunwing Travel Group
1-800-387-5602
media@sunwing.ca

Sunwing Airlines