The bad news continues for Sunwing, and for Canadian travellers.
Sunwing airlines has reduced its flight schedules from three airports in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Canadian Press reports.
Tiffany Chase with the Halifax International Airport Authority said on Sunday that Sunwing cancelled its plans to launch once-weekly flights in February from Halifax to Orlando, Fla., and to Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba. A twice-weekly flight to Varadero, Cuba, set to begin in February will be reduced to once a week, she said.
“We expect Sunwing’s other scheduled services at Halifax Stanfield to continue this winter season,” Halifax airport’s communications department said in a statement, according to the CBC.
Courtney Burns, president of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority, said the airline has cancelled one of two weekly flights from Moncton to Varadero, which were slated to run from mid-February until mid-May.
In a January 12 post on its Facebook page, Fredericton International Airport said it’s been advised that “flights to Cancun, Punta Cana, and Cayo Santa Maria are operating as scheduled, however, Sunwing Vacations is cancelling flights from YFC to Cayo Coco due to operational constraints.”
Sunwing recently cancelled flights to sun destinations from Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon, sparking a flood of complaints from Canadian consumers.
Sunwing Airlines confirmed Friday that it has cancelled direct flights from Winnipeg to both Los Cabos and Mazatlan, Mexico, in the first few weeks of February, Global News reports. The network said Sunwing “still offers flights to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, as well as two destinations in both the Dominican Republic and Cuba, and said it hopes to return to a full schedule next season.”
Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in British Columbia. JIM BYERS PHOTO
CUNARD ADDS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRIPS
Luxury cruise line Cunard is offering guests the opportunity to experience the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train when they sail through Alaska on Queen Elizabeth this summer.
Cunard and Rocky Mountaineer offer guests the chance to enjoy the spectacular Alaska landscape both by land and by sea.
Guests will be able to extend their Alaska voyage with either a four-night pre-voyage train experience or a three-night post-voyage package, depending on the sailing date. The three-night Rocky Mountaineer tour takes guests on an eastbound journey from Vancouver to Calgary, while the four-night train tour goes the opposite direction and gives guests an additional day of sightseeing in Banff, where the highlight is an impressive trip on the Banff Gondola.
I’ve had the privilege of taking the Rocky Mountaineer train twice and strongly recommend the trip, which leaves the “driving” to others and allows you to really soak in the remarkable B.C. and Alberta scenery. I also was lucky to take a Cunard cruise from London to New York City a few years and found it to be an outstanding voyage.
Rocky Mountaineer Pre- and Post-Cruise Tours:
* The three-night post-voyage tours starts at $2,850 per person based on double occupancy, available on two Japan to Alaska voyages (Q318A, Q319) and four Alaska voyages roundtrip out of Vancouver ranging from 10 to 11 nights (Q323, Q324, Q325, Q326).
* The four-night pre-voyage tour starts at $3,250 per person based on double occupancy, available on three Alaska voyages roundtrip out of Vancouver ranging from seven to 10 nights (Q321, Q322, Q323).
Guests traveling on the legendary Rocky Mountaineer train – the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route – will experience expansive glass-dome windows and luxurious coaches. Breathtaking 180-degree panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, shimmering lakes and winding canyons are offered from all angles. Renowned for its GoldLeaf Service, Rocky Mountaineer offers an onboard dining room where guests can indulge in culinary delights inspired by the region with a new 2023 menu as well as full complimentary bar service.
“We are excited to partner with Rocky Mountaineer so our passengers can enjoy the spectacular scenery and Alaskan wildlife in the utmost of luxury both by land and by sea,” said Matt Gleaves, VP Commercial, Cunard, North America.
Queen Elizabeth’s summer in Alaska will be a season full of adventure and discovery, with the onboard Insights program featuring experts from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, TV personality Bear Grylls, and famed explorer Mensun Bound, to name a few. Other highlights on Queen Elizabeth include the bespoke Alaska Afternoon Tea, the elegant Ice White Ball and a new dining concept called Frontier, which offers a taste of Alaska.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.
