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Sunwing Airlines Passenger Reviews and Sunwing Airlines Customer Trip Reports
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 16 May 2013 by Natasha Lorne (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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My family and I (a group of 13) travelled with Sunwing and I was extremely disappointed. First and last time with
the airline. Flew from Toronto to Punta Cana. Staff in Toronto were not friendly and we all had different staff
serving us. The seats were not comfortable and there was not much leg room. The food was good but that's about all
I can say about this airline. When we came back from Punta Cana they wanted to charge me $40 for my carry on,
which was exactly the same weight as when I flew out. I ended up having to take clothing out and they would not
let me put it in my suitcase. Staff were rude. Flight delayed 1 hour with no explanation and they did not bother
to tell Westjet in Toronto that there were 13 of us who needed to catch the plane to Calgary as soon as we
arrived. We ended up missing our flight in Toronto to Calgary.
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 15 May 2013 by P Jones (UK) |
| Rating : 2/10 |
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Flight out was fine. but flight back was delayed by over 8 hours. Was issued $150 for use on next flight but now
they do not operate flights from Gatwick to Toronto. Still trying to reclaim $150 ca dollars to use for next
flight to Canada.
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 15 May 2013 by Melisa Brygida (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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First and last time. The planes still have signs on the overhead bins in Slavic. To depart we were delayed 4.5
hours. Toilet problem. Like no one noticed that on the return flight the night before? They wait until the morning
to fix it. No space for your legs or even to rest your arms. The TV screen popping out of the ceiling are the size
of my cell phone. Seats were dirty and decorated with chewing gum. Staff going were not organized, coming back a
bit better. If you look at the trip over all and the extras you are dishing out for seat selection, larger seats
and all you may as well travel with a classier airline!
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 14 May 2013 by Nicholson Wayne (Canada) |
| Rating : 9/10 |
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A great experience from the beginning to the end of our trip to Orlando. This airline is to be commended for its
very low fares and no charge for baggage. The flight crew was courteous and the trip was very fast. The fact that
this was a direct flight puts it above the other airlines where long stopovers at another airport are very common.
We will indeed fly with them again.
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 13 May 2013 by Sharma Dhiraj (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Took a trip to Dreams Riviera Cancun, May 6-10 with my wife and 6 month old child. How can an airline book
separate seats for husband and wife plus infant? Sunwing staff agent at Montreal Trudeau airport were more
concerned for collecting 200$ from us on excess baggage charges and rushed us to our gate not informing us of the
surprise we were to receive boarding the plane. We had to pay another $38 to ensure that we didn't run into
another seat booking issue. Upon our day for return, Sunwings bus transport was nowhere to be seen, an hour later
finally a transport van showed up. Get to the airport and again we had to pay 100$ for excess baggage. Sunwing was
so disappointing! Never again will I book with such a sub par vacation airline.
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 13 May 2013 by Madelaine Hruschak (Canada) |
| Rating : 3/10 |
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I travelled to Mexico twice in the last month with Sunwings, and I will never book my trip through that airline
again! First trip the airline crew was not accommodating. First flight down was delayed 4 hours. Told we were
going to receive a $50 voucher towards our next flight with Sunwing. Still waiting on that voucher. The second
trip I took, the crew down were horrific! I was sitting with my infant daughter in the first row and the
stewardess kept hitting me with elbows, etc and I was tucked in to my seat and so was my child without body parts
hanging out. There was absolutely no control over passengers by the crew. There were a few passengers that opened
their duty free bottles and were drinking them on the plane. Nothing was said or done. I had 3 young children on
the plane that didn't need to be subjected to that. The planes were horrible! Tiny aisles, broken parts in the
washrooms, etc.
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 5 May 2013 by S Robinson (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Just returned from a trip to Cancun Mexico with Sunwing. I have flown Sunwing for many years and have always found
them to be an exceptional company. I just recently recommended them to my sister for her trip to Cuba. When she
returned, just a week before we left, she told me about there terrible experience on their return flight. I had
booked our flight many months in advance, as my husband has a disability, and we prefer to sit at the back of the
plane so that he can board first and get off last. Also he needs a direct flight as he doesn't do well with long
periods on the plane. We also prebook the seats to insure our seating. Much to our surprise the flight down had
originated in Calgary, with the plane half full when it arrived in Vancouver, okay, it was still direct from
Vancouver. On the return trip the plane flew to Calgary first, after. A one hour delay. In Cancun, where they changed
our departure gate just before boarding, offering my husband no assistance to get there. Then we all lined up in a big
jumbled mess to board a bus they crammed to the fullest to drive to the plane where we had to climb a staircase to
board the plane, in the crush of all the people who had no concern for disabled or families with small children. It
was a gong show! When I said those exact words to the flight crew,one woman rolled her eyes at me! When we finally
reached Vancouver, we discovered they had lost one of our suitcases! Two days later, we still have not had any contact
with anyone from Sunwing as to where it is. I have been a loyal customer for many years, probably will not use Sunwing
in the future!
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Sunwing Airlines Customer review : 5 May 2013 by K Pearl (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Cannot believe how poor the service has become. We have using Sunwing to fly to Puerto Plata for years. In November
we were delayed at the POP airport for 5 hours. They gave each of us a $10 food voucher for a particular restaurant.
The food was terrible. We recently travelled to Puerto Plata at the beginning of April. We specifically booked the
flight which arrived at our hotel by noon. Three weeks before departure, Sunwing advised us that the flight times had
changed and we were being re-routed to POP via Jamaica. So a 4 hour flight turned into 7 hours and we arrived after
dinner at the hotel. Unfortunately, before departure I became ill with extreme nausea and a fever. During the
flight, my husband asked the stewardess for a cold cloth, as I was about to pass out. Her only help was to inquire if
I had breathing problems. My husband had to go to the washroom to get the cloth. It was a 7 hour flight from hell.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 23 April 2013 by Nilo Miclat (Canada) |
| Rating : 3/10 |
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This is the 3rd time that my flight has been delayed. First flight was flying to Dominican Republic, as soon as
we got to the airport we were told our flight was delayed 8 hours. Given a food voucher for 20 dollars but
only for a specific restaurant and the food was terrible. Now I'm flying back from Mexico to Toronto and I was
told that my flight is delayed 6 hours. When they post their All Inclusive vacation they try to make the flight
schedule more attractive, of course most people would not want to arrive 2 am in the morning. Once you're
booked, all of a sudden your flight schedule is changed and there's nothing much you can do about it. I
should have learnt my lesson.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 23 April 2013 by Pamela Gagnon (Canada) |
| Rating : 8/10 |
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Our flight from Montreal to Cayo Coco was between the 7th and 14th of April. Outbound and return flight was
on time, in fact we arrived ahead of schedule. We have flown many times with Sunwing and have always
been pleasant, good food with wine and great service with a smile.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 22 April 2013 by B Mavis (Canada) |
| Rating : 8/10 |
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Just returned from a round trip, Vancouver BC to Cuba. Both ways Sunwing was on time departing and arrived
to our destination a few minutes early. Service was very good and diner outbound was good, breakfast on the
return flight was very poor. I will travel with Sunwings again.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 22 April 2013 by Brandon Genge (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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My family and I flew from Deer Lake to Punta Cana. We had the elite seats which we paid extra for. We
travelled with our 10 month old baby. Leaving Deer Lake we were delayed over 3 hours. There was no pre-
boarding. No one to help us. On the way back there was no pre-boarding or elite boarding. I was stuck in a
massive queue with my baby. We were on the plane for over 2 hours waiting, no complementary drinks. On
top of it all they had all of our bags going to the wrong place. Finally made it to Deer Lake. A 5 hour flight
took us 12 hours.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 17 April 2013 by M Bucci (Canada) |
| Rating : 8/10 |
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Flew from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Varadero, Cuba on April 5, 2013 return April 12, 2013. The staff both going
and return were great. Food served on the plane was surprisingly good both times. My only complaint was
that both leaving Halifax and return we were close to an hour late for no apparent reason other than the fact
that they delayed the boarding. Returning we were supposed to be taking off at 8.55 Varadero time and they
didn't even start boarding until 8.50. But, having chronic back pain issues, I was just glad that we weren't
sitting on the tarmac for the hour delay and that I was still generally comfortable in the airport.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 17 April 2013 by L Le Lievre (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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So it appears with other reviews, our flight was delayed from Calgary to Cuba by almost 4 hours as well, with the crew
joking, that they had no idea why? We had flown Sunwing for years, however the decline in service is so drastic, that
this will be our last trip with Sunwing.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 12 April 2013 by Veronika Buckler (Canada) |
| Rating : 3/10 |
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Elite Plus means you pay more, that is it. There are no signs at airport in Calgary to let you know where to
go as an Elite member. The food is done for choices by the time you get yours towards the middle. Trying to
get a hold of someone if there are issues with your luggage is near impossible. No vouchers were given to us
even though we were supposed to get them at check in and after that no one knew anything about them,
even though it showed on my confirmation slip what was supposed to happen. Plane was delayed from other
city so was 7 hours late. The whole airline feels like a money grab and once they have it they couldn't care
less what service they provide.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 12 April 2013 by Deborah Shipley (Canada) |
| Rating : 9/10 |
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We flew out of Halifax, Mar 27, early morning to Cuba. On time, flight attendants were friendly and helpful.
This flight had many children on board and all received attention from staff. Food service was very good!
Received free headphones but make sure to keep them for the return flight. Movie and music was enjoyable. I
would not hesitate to use this airline again in the future.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 12 April 2013 by N Cornish (Canada) |
| Rating : 7/10 |
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We flew from Montreal to Cancun on March 24th and back April 1st. Service, food, staff was excellent, no
delay both ways. Pleasantly surprised.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 12 April 2013 by Nadine Bancroft (Canada) |
| Rating : 9/10 |
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Flew from Edmonton to Huatulco with no problems at all. On time and arrived early. When we left the flight
was delayed by 20 minutes but we arrived right on time. Entertainment was great going down but coming
home, only 1 movie with 2 shows. Not very good for a 5.5 hour flight. Coming home turbulence was the
worst I have ever experienced. The pilot and flight crew did their best in those conditions. Excellent hot
meals and snacks. Upgraded to the Elite Plus and would do so again. Overall the best airline we have flown
with so far.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 5 April 2013 by John Slikboer (Canada) |
| Rating : 3/10 |
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I went to the Bahamas over the Easter weekend with my family and our flight was delayed 2 hours so we
spent 5 hours in the airport. On the way back from the Bahamas our flight was delayed again by 2 hours and
got to spend another 5 hours in the airport. Don't think that this is acceptable, I can understand being
delayed once but to do it to the same people twice was not acceptable.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 4 April 2013 by G Aman (Canada) |
| Rating : 5/10 |
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Flew from Toronto to Las Vegas return. The flight there was ok, only delayed by a few minutes. Only
downside was that the cabin crew were not very responsive. However, the flight back was delayed by close to
4 hours and passengers were only given a $10 fast food voucher. No explanation as to why the flight was
delayed. After getting on the flight, the staff were rude and they just don't care about passengers. The meals
were awful.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 3 April 2013 by C Godfrey (Canada) |
| Rating : 2/10 |
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I travel regularly for business and recreation and have not had an experience quite like Sunwing. You can't
use their web check in until 4 hours before you fly, what's the point if you need to be at the airport 3 hours
ahead of time. Before we left for the airport I checked the status of the flight which was supposed to be on
time. When we arrived at the airport there were no Sunwing reps at the check in desk which was odd. We
checked in using the kiosk and went through security. An hour and a half before we were to start boarding
the flight from Toronto to Cancun was updated to be 7 hours delayed. No announcement and no Sunwing reps
anywhere to be found. We were given $25 coupons for food which doesn't go very far at the airport and
considering we lost a day out of a 5 day vacation didn't seem quite appropriate.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 3 April 2013 by Alexeyenko Vlad (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Vancouver to Santa Clara and back. In both cases the planes ran out of fuel and we had to make re-fuelling
stops which were not scheduled. Both times the crew made excuses. The crew were nice though. The air-
conditioning worked poorly. No inflight entertainment whatsoever. The only positive thing is the option of
paying an extra $40 and getting a seat with more leg room. I cant imagine how people manage in the regular
seats.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 3 April 2013 by M Simpson (USA) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Cincinnati to Cancun flight delayed 2.5 hours. Week later Cancun to Cincinnati flight delayed 5 hours.
Bathrooms were the most disgusting I have seen and I was the first to use them as I was in the last row and
first in line. We got one drink on a 3 plus hour flight. Crew not friendly after they were so late taking off.
Other airlines are worth the extra money. With others, you get there on time and you are hydrated when you
arrive. Sunwings needs some serious improvement. This flight was $638, Will gladly pay more for a different
provider.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 2 April 2013 by P McDonald (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Calgary to Cancun flight delayed 12.5 hrs due to 'no crew available'. We were not notified of delay until we
arrived at the airport at 6 am only to be turned away and told to come back for a 10pm flight, which was also
delayed. Were given food vouchers for the airport when we arrived again in the evening, after we had just
eaten dinner at home so they were useless. A minimal value non-transferable coupon for a future Sunwing
vacation within the next year as "compensation" is also completely worthless. An entire day of our week's
vacation was wasted.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 30 March 2013 by L Landry (USA) |
| Rating : 2/10 |
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Feb 23rd 2013, 3 of us flew from Ottawa to Punta Cana. I paid premium for the bigger seats, I had the
bulkhead seat which, when there was a queue for the toilet, passengers would get in between me and the
bulkhead. When I complained I was scorned by the flight crew, they told me that they had a right to be
there. The crew were also apparently bilingual, the girl reading the pre-flight instructions could barely make it
with the French part. This was also called the champagne flight, the champagne cup is the size of a pill
tumbler.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 30 March 2013 by Patricia Bard (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Flew to Mexico March 18-2,5 booked a direct flight from Ottawa to Cancun and of course it was changed to
Ottawa, Montreal and Cancun. Our friends Seats we're pre-booked and got changed. We booked the VIP
Lounge, what a joke free drinks and meals are (mini sandwiches). The meals on the plane were terrible.
Will never travel with them again, very disappointed with the service.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 26 March 2013 by Patty Gallant (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Terrible customer service! We were delayed coming back from Punta Cana. Not a Sunwing rep in sight at the
airport. All signs showed on time even after we had been delayed a couple of hours with no explanation.
Had to walk out to the tarmac, not so bad to do in Punta Cana but not so nice when arriving back in Moncton
in a snow storm. Make sure you're wearing proper shoes and bring a coat back with you. Luggage was
damaged during the non-stop flight from Punta Cana to Moncton. The Sunwing reps are not being helpful in
expediting compensation for that. Once they have your money you're on your own. Don't expect any help!
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 26 March 2013 by Donna Wallace (Canada) |
| Rating : 6/10 |
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Flew to San Jose, Feb 22nd, paid for a direct flight but we were informed 10 days prior to our trip that we
were landing in Panama. Then on the way home plane was too heavy and had to land in Cancun to refuel.
They played a children's cartoon as our return movie, asked for a glass of water - never got it. Never again.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 26 March 2013 by Nathalie Cardinal (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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From Edmonton, touch down in Regina to Jamaica. Well that's what is was supposed to be. It was Edmonton
to Regina sit on runway for 3 hours, then 2 more hours to Toronto, sit for 1 hour then 5 hours to Jamaica. No
alcohol served until the final leg to Jamaica and they ran out of alcohol before making it half way through
serving the plane so people at the back didn't get anything.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 25 March 2013 by L Cormier (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Trip to Orlando waited 2.5 hours in a line-up, then waited another 2.5 hours before boarding. Because there
were only 2 ticket agents on with 2 flights going out we missed clearing customs in Canada and after arriving
in Orlando we waited 2 more hours to get through customs and had to wait another 1.4 hrs to get luggage.
Waited 8 hours for a 3.5 hour direct flight. Return flight waited 2 hours in line up to get to ticket agent.
Time change, now flight is delayed 1.5 hours. Plane was sitting at the airport, so why the delay? They
blamed US customs. Arrived in Halifax, we had to wait one hour to retrieve our bags from the plane. I am a
frequent flier and thought I'd try out their direct flight - never again. I could make two stop-overs and still
get to Florida quicker.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 25 March 2013 by Gary D Harvey (Canada) |
| Rating : 5/10 |
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My wife and I purchased the "Elite" package for flying. The only thing that we received for the $100/person
was the extra baggage weight. The occupants in seat 1 a,b,c, and 2 a,b,c, are very cramped, yes you can
stretch your legs out, but the seats are "very" narrow. If in seat 1c as I was, you can not stretch your legs as
your feet go into the aisle leading into the stewardess station. We found the stewardess very unpleasant.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 22 March 2013 by A Loppe (Canada) |
| Rating : 10/10 |
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Regina to Montego Bay, Jamaica return. The flights were on time, in fact a few minutes early both ways, the
staff and crew were friendly and professional. And as for leg room, well, its not a huge plane, so that what
you deal with. The meals were good, just fine. They will definitely be my choice for my next vacation!
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 22 March 2013 by C Chapman (Canada) |
| Rating : 7/10 |
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Plane broke down while refuelling in Saskatoon on our way to Vancouver so 4 hours sitting on the runway
until they decided it couldn't be fixed easily. Then, 2 hours in a line up for a single Sunwing rep for 184
passengers to get a hotel voucher for the night. Was 4am by the time we were in our room and asleep! They
insisted we come back by 10am - the plane wasn't fixed and ready for another 2 hours! All in all, was a
painful return.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 22 March 2013 by A Jelic (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Our family vacation from Calgary to Cancun Mexico got off to a bad start. Our flight was scheduled for
9.30am but got delayed 12.5 hrs without any explanation. We were given voucher for taxi to go home with
all of our luggage and to come back in the evening to try again. We lost almost 1 day out of our 1 week
vacation. I understand that delays are bound to happen from time to time but a 12.5 hrs delay without good
reason/explanation is not acceptable.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 22 March 2013 by Lindsay Mann (Canada) |
| Rating : 2/10 |
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Vancouver to Havana Cuba via Varadero - trip down and all local connections were on schedule and as
advertised. Simple and clean service at Cuba customs and immigration. Return flight was the usual
nightmare. Some delay in departure but advised of a re-routing through Saskatoon for refuelling. Some
mechanical problem caused further delays. 4 hours on the tarmac, further delays, then deplaned to spend the
night in Saskatoon. Only one attendant handing out vouchers at 3am. 1pm departure the next day became
3pm. Flight Saskatoon to Vancouver and landing were uneventful. Can only be taken by people prepared for
24 hour delays. Bring your own food, prepare to camp out at airports and on planes.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 21 March 2013 by E Brown (Canada) |
| Rating : 8/10 |
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First trip to Varadero Cuba, Mar 12-19th. On time arrivals and departures. The only partially negative thing
would be the seats are very close together but that's almost the same on every airline. Great trip and
seamless check in's!
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 20 March 2013 by F Schmidt (Canada) |
| Rating : 9/10 |
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This was our first trip to Mexico, Feb 20-27 2013 and upon reading the reviews for Sunwing Airlines we were
sceptical but I must say the flight from Edmonton to Cancun and the return flight were great. Staff treated us
well with meals, movies and kept us informed.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 19 March 2013 by D Cavoni (Canada) |
| Rating : 9/10 |
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Toronto to Las Vegas during March Break 2013. We got in early on the way to Vegas. I chose Sunwing for the
daytime flights. All other airlines have overnight flights to Vegas. Plane was a bit delayed on the way back
coming in but the actual flights were great considering the time of year. Yes it's cramped in the plane but
that's what charter is all about. I don't know any other airline nowadays that gives you free checked
luggage, food, drinks twice, plus snacks for a 4 hour flight.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 19 March 2013 by S Toews (Canada) |
| Rating : 10/10 |
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My husband and I flew Elite Plus with Sunwing March 6, 2013 to Cancun returned to Calgary on March 13,
2013. Both flights left a couple minutes early. Both ways we received excellent service at check in counter,
elite plus counter was great as their was no line, priority seating. We hardly stood in line at all, more leg
room and roomier seats are definitely worth the money. Flight attendants were friendly. Food was basic but
decent - I've had much worse. Morning flight to Cancun, I chose the French toast, which was okay and then
on the way home I chose the Honey mustard chicken with rice, which surprisingly was good, came with
crackers and cheese and a brownie for dessert. Complimentary wine was good. They played one in flight
family friendly movie each way. No Complaints whatsoever, will fly Sunwing again.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 19 March 2013 by S Banos (Canada) |
| Rating : 7/10 |
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Terrible experience coming back from our vacations. It took almost 4hrs standing in line just to do the check-
in in Puerto Vallarta. They had 2 full flights leaving within 20 mins of each other and wanted to process all
passengers at the same time, but they weren't able to do it of course. Delay was attributed to a computer
network malfunction. To add insult to injury, once we were checked in, they told us in a rude manner to hurry
up to the gate if we didn't want to miss the flight! It's too bad we had to go through that because overall the
rest of the flight services were good.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 18 March 2013 by K Preston (Canada) |
| Rating : 5/10 |
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Flew to Punta Cana from Saint John, New Brunswick on March 4, 2013. Flight was on time with no problems.
The captain was great, informing us where we were during the 4 hour flight etc. Return flight on March 11,
2013 was a different story. Told by our Sunwing rep. that the flight was delayed 5 hours so we stayed at the
resort for the extra few hours. Decided to cab it to the airport to avoid the long line-ups at the check-in
counter. We were the second couple to check in and were told that we could not get seats together which
was probably a language issue since the staff couldn't even speak English. We received a $20 voucher for
Wendy's, I assume for the delay. On the flight home I asked if they were going to pass out the Canadian
Custom forms for us to fill out before we got there. The answer was "they didn't have any". A girl in front of
me asked for ear-phones and was told she was supposed to keep the ones she was given on the flight down.
No champagne on the flight back. I guess "champagne flight" means one glass on the departing flight only.
There was a huge line-up for Customs once we arrived because 180 of us had to fill out the forms in the
airport. Finally got home at 4am Tuesday morning. We were originally scheduled be home about 10pm
Monday night.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 18 March 2013 by Brian Boudreau (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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I used Sunwing from Saint John to Punta Cana, they changed our flight times 3 times and offered no
explanation why. Only that they reserve the right to reschedule and that I should read my contract. I will not
use Sunwing again as long as I am flying.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 15 March 2013 by Lynn E Taylor (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Our trip was booked from Toronto to San Jose Costa Rica (direct). They changed it to non-direct via Panama
(added 3 hours onto our travel) and noted that this would not be compensated. Flight home from San Jose
was delayed 4 hours. Once on the plane it was further delayed by 2 hours - as we had to stop in Cozumel for
fuel. None of it was compensated (not even a free beer).
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 13 March 2013 by Sheila Phillips (Canada) |
| Rating : 10/10 |
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My husband and I flew to Cancun in February 2013. Great flight, no delays and friendly staff. This is the
second trip with Sunwing since 2012 and we have no complaints. I read lots of complaints about delays etc.
however some delays cannot be avoided i.e. mechanical problems, weather. We intend on going back again
next February and it will definitely be with Sunwing.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 12 March 2013 by Catherine L Still (Canada) |
| Rating : 3/10 |
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We flew last year with no complaints, however this Feb we flew to Cuba. The flight down was fine, our return
flight from Varadara we had to fly to Holguin, Cuba. I understand mechanical problems happen, but very little
information was given to us and our 3.5 hr trip turned into 5.5 hr trip which I found very uncomfortable. We
always try to buy duty free on the plane but they never have enough stock on board.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 12 March 2013 by D Donnelly (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Flight 420 from Toronto to Punta Cana delayed 7.5 hours on Friday March 1/13. Weather was no issue. 5 out
of 7 Sunwing flights were delayed that day from 4 to 7.5 hours. Spent first full day of our vacation at the
airport. They said a bird flew into the engine and it had to be replaced so they were renting a plane. Must
have been a 'big' flock of birds that took out 5 planes! Rental plane had long washroom queues due to
broken toilet. Return flight delayed 1 hour 22 minutes! They kept apologizing for the 'short' delay.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 8 March 2013 by D Cooke (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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We flew with Sunwing this past Feb and our experience is much the same as everyone else. Delayed,
delayed, delayed. Excuses and rude staff - not acceptable. We lost a full day off the beginning of our Cuba
vacation and the weather was perfect for 2 days prior to departure. We were told they couldn't get crew to fly
our plane. Very bad communication, vouchers are garbage, read the fine print. Never again will we trust
Sunwing with our hard earned vacation.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 5 March 2013 by M Martin (Canada) |
| Rating : 3/10 |
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March 3, WG 510, Cancun to Toronto. 8 hours delay. Flight supposed to leave around 2.30pm, and left close
to 11pm. Nobody gave any reason, why flight was delayed. The only statement from the captain was, that
this plane came around 5 pm after being delayed on some other flight. He had no further details. Ironically,
there was an incoming flight from Toronto, which landed around 2 pm. Either way the policy of disinformation
was only topped by rude and unfriendly hostesses. Not heating the plane must save money. Everybody sat
there in their sweaters and coats. Solution, next time it's another airline.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 4 March 2013 by Laura Baird (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Our flight on Feb 28 from Varadero Cuba to Windsor was delayed 7 hrs, There was various explanations given
from Sunwing Reps, but still don't know the real cause of the delay. Once we were in the air we were told
that due to mechanical problems our flight would be diverted to Toronto. We were reassured that there
would be another flight to fly us from Toronto to Windsor. Once we were deplaned we found out it was all a
lie, and that there was no plane available to fly to Windsor. After a 3 hour wait we were loaded onto
Greyhound buses and were subjected to a bumpy 4 hour drive down the 401. We finally arrived in Windsor On
March 1, at 4am. This was a 14 hour delay in our arrival time. Sunwing has offered no compensation. Will
never fly Sunwing again!
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 4 March 2013 by W Hendricks (USA) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Will never fly again with this airline. Flight going to Punta Cana was delayed 3 hours. I understand things
like this happen. However, the return flight was delayed a whole day and the only way we found this out was
when the airport shuttle didn't show up to pick us up at the resort and we called them. They then moved us
to another "resort" for the night. Then after we had to get up at midnight to meet the shuttle, the flight
continued to be delayed and we had to sit in the airport for hours. We did make it back home a whole day
later. Don't let the cheap price fool you.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 1 March 2013 by M Roode (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Delayed from our original departure time of 3pm out of Toronto on February 16th due to a snow storm. We
were on the tarmac ready to go when we got called back. The pilot announced there would be a 2 hour delay
before the weather broke, however he also told us that because we were an International flight and at a
domestic gate we could not leave the plane and also that we would be refuelling. After 30 mins we were
allowed off the plane and walked into the "International terminal". Given a $30 voucher for food only. I will
not use this airline again. We sat and waited while planes with scheduled departures after ours left. Our
plane left at 4.45 am getting into Aruba at around 10.30. We essentially lost an entire day of our vacation.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 1 March 2013 by D Caldwell (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Flew to Mexico on Feb 21. Upon check in at Pearson no notice was given that our flight was delayed by 2
hours. At the end of our trip while waiting for shuttle pick up (which was assured to be on time the day
before) we waited in the resort lobby for 6 hours after checking out of our room, because of a flight delay, our
Sunwing rep was nowhere to found and when reached by phone had no information as to why we where left
stranded. After finally getting to the airport around 6pm instead of noon. Only to find the flight has been
delayed even longer. In short we were to be back in Toronto on Feb 28 at 7:30 pm however arrived back at
4:00 am March 1. No apology given until deplanning. Worst airline service I have ever experienced, will not
be using Sunwing again.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 23 February 2013 by Rodger Parks (Canada) |
| Rating : 0/10 |
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My wife and I flew 8 February. Day of our trip arrived and there was a snow storm. An hour before the flight I
asked if we would be getting out, I was assured we would be going that night. 2 hours after scheduled
departure we were told the flight would be delayed - delayed not cancelled. An hour later told to get our
bags and go back through security. We would be waiting until morning to depart. They escorted us through
security and dropped us at baggage claim. Our bags eventually showed an hour later. We headed for the
ticket counter to see what could be done - ticket counter was closed and nobody from Sunwing was in the
airport. We spent the first night of our vacation on the floor in the terminal. Air Canada brought us snacks,
blankets and water. Finally as 'compensation' we were given a letter offering $150 off a future booking to be
used within a year. On our return told our flight was delayed 3 hours. Sure enough, we arrived at the airport
and there was no plane, we sat there for 4 more hours, finally starting to board at 2am.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 23 February 2013 by M Bourgon (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Ottawa to Varadero Cuba return. Both flights delayed. Ottawa to Varadero was supposed to leave at 5.15pm
Saturday, delayed until 6am Sunday. Received notice that it was only supposed to be delayed until 3.50am
Sunday. Had to wait 6 hours at the airport. No clear explanation given as to why there was a delay. The only
thing Sunwing gave us was a voucher of $30 each. Same thing leaving Varadero except no notice. Flight
scheduled to leave at 10.15pm Saturday, flight delayed until 12pm Sunday. No announcements, no
explanation as to the delay. We had to go through customs in Cuba twice because of leaving to go to the
hotel they provided. They were so disorganized by the time we got checked in we only had 3 hours of sleep.
At 2 am in the morning they decided to put us in a hotel. We were delayed until 11am, then 12pm and
12.30pm.
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SUNWING AIRLINES Customer review : 23 February 2013 by J Lyndon (Canada) |
| Rating : 1/10 |
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Extremely disappointed with the flight to Montego Bay, Feb 10, supposed to leave 6am. Eventually left at
11.30, return flight supposed to leave at 11.20 am. eventually left at 9.55pm. No good reason was given for
either delay. The plane itself was dated, and on the outgoing flight only one toilet worked, this for over 150
passengers. The seating and comfort on the plane was cramped and on the return flight one enormous
passenger forced the central passenger, in a 3 seat row, to leave his wife and find another seat. The on-line
flight service up to leaving time stated that both flight were on time, considering that one had to be at the
airport 2-3 hours beforehand only exacerbated the situation. Sunwing's poor departures spoiled what would
have been an excellent vacation, and a $75 credit voucher does not make up for the poor service.
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