Ottawa Greenlights WestJet’s Takeover of Sunwing

Ottawa Greenlights WestJet’s Takeover of Sunwing
A Sunwing aircraft is parked at the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
The Canadian Press
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The federal government gave the thumbs-up Friday to WestJet Airlines’ takeover of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations in a major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market following a tumultuous year for travel.

Proposed last March, the takeover will see Calgary-based WestJet bolster its vacation package offerings as it adds the tour operator to its fleet, though the two brands will be marketed separately.