Sunwing Adding More Canada-Caribbean Flights

By: - May 18th, 2018
Punta Cana.

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Travel giant Sunwing is planning to relaunch a series of flights from Canada to the Caribbean this upcoming tourist season.

The flights will operate weekly from Saskatoon and Regina in Saskatchewan from Nov. 5 through April 1, 2019.

“We’re very pleased to be bringing back service to 12 of our most popular sun destinations this winter from both Saskatoon and Regina,” said President of Tour Operations, Andrew Dawson. “Offering our customers the convenience of departing from their local airport is one of our key commitments and we look forward to continuing our successful partnerships with Saskatoon and Regina airports this winter.”

Montego Bay.

The flights will include service to popular destinations including Cancun, Los Cabos, Punta Cana and Montego Bay, among others.

“It’s time to start thinking about your winter vacation plans as Sunwing is once again offering a great selection of sun destinations from YQR this year,” said James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority. “We are delighted to see Sunwing provide our community with so many exciting options to escape the cold weather this winter.”

— CJ

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