Sunwing newest leisure airline at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

- Sep 18, 2008

News

Waterloo Region - Sun vacation brochures are on the shelves of local travel agencies showcasing more destination choices than ever before from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). This season, scheduled to kick-off on December 12 will include: Cancun and the Riviera Maya, Mexico; Puerto Plata and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and for the first time from the airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Sunwing Vacations, a newcomer to the Region of Waterloo International Airport will provide non-stop service to Jamaica aboard their Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Specializing in great value vacations, Sunwing is a 100 per cent Canadian owned and operated company.

Sunwing Airlines is famed for its "more frills" Elite Service, including a welcome aboard glass of champagne, a choice of hot meals served with wine, in-flight movies and music all included in your ticket price.

"We are looking forward to a successful winter charter season. Sunwing Vacations' new flights to Montego Bay and Cancun service are welcome additions," said Jeff Schelling, Manager of Airport Development for the Region of Waterloo International Airport. "Long time charter partner Signature Vacations will return for their fourth season offering our first weekend departure from the Waterloo Region to Punta Cana - something our guests will be thrilled with."

"Signature Vacations has enjoyed the support of the local community since introducing the Kitchener-Waterloo airport as a gateway for our sun charters in December 2005," said Elena Lugari, General Manager Ontario/Atlantic Canada & Director of Product Development for Signature Vacations. "Three years and over 10,000 passengers later, we're thrilled to expand our program to include Puerto Plata, as well as Punta Cana and Cancun in the 2008/09 season."

Following are the schedule details for the Kitchener-Waterloo winter program:

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)

Signature Vacations

Sunday

Depart 6:45 p.m. / Arrive 11:59 p.m. Local Time

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Punta

Signature Vacations

Sunday

Depart 2:25 p.m. / Arrive 5:55 p.m. Local Time

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP)

Signature Vacations

Tuesday

Depart 4:15 p.m. / Arrive 9:15 p.m. Local Time

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)

Signature Vacations

Tuesday

Depart 12:15 p.m. / Arrive 3:25 p.m. Local Time

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Cancun, Mexico (CUN)

Signature Vacations	Monday	Depart 4:20 p.m. / Arrive 7:20 p.m. Local Time
Sunwing Vacations	Saturday	Depart 4:40 p.m. / Arrive 7:50 p.m. Local Time

Cancun, Mexico (CUN) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)

Signature Vacations	Monday	Depart 10:45 a.m. / Arrive 3:30 p.m. Local Time
Sunwing Vacations	Saturday	Depart 10:35 a.m. / Arrive 3:25 p.m. Local Time

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)

Sunwing Vacations

Friday

Depart 4:35 p.m. / Arrive 8:55 p.m. Local Time

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)

Sunwing Vacations

Friday

Depart 11:25 a.m. / Arrive 3:35 p.m. Local Time

The latest expansion, which focused on improving guest service, included the construction of a dedicated domestic arrivals area complete with baggage carousel. This addition enables the airport team to simultaneously service international and domestic guests.

Take the hassle out of your next vacation and choose your local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with modern amenities including high-speed wireless Internet, complimentary baggage carts and car rentals. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service.

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Year-round daily scheduled service is available with: Northwest Airlines, offering three flights daily to Detroit with connections to over 900 destinations around the world; WestJet, offering daily non-stop flights to Calgary with connections to Western Canada; and Bearskin Airlines, offering daily flights to Ottawa with connections to North-Eastern Ontario. Seasonal sun vacation charter service is available from December through March with Signature Vacations and Sunwing Vacations. For more information contact your local travel agent, visit www.waterlooairport.ca or contact Airport Administration at 519-648-2256.

Signature Vacations is Canada's leading all-inclusive package vacation company and has been rated a "Top Tour Operator" by leading travel agency groups across Canada. More information on Signature Vacations packages to Dominican Republic and Mexico from YKF is available from your local travel agent, online at www.signaturevacations.com or toll free at 1-866-324-2883.

Sunwing Vacations is a 100% Canadian owned and operated specializing in great value vacations. More information on Sunwing Vacations packages to Jamaica and Mexico from YKF is available from your local travel agent, online at www.sunwing.ca or toll free at 1-800-761-1711.