Governments and Saskatchewan travellers want Sunwing held accountable for travel chaos, as hundreds of passengers were left stranded during the holiday season
The travel company said in a statement that winter storms disrupted its operations and teams worked around the clock to return affected customers. But many travellers from Saskatchewan say the whole debacle has left them displaced, concerned and out a significant amount of cash.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The federal transport minister’s office says issues being faced by Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan are unacceptable.The family had gone through difficult circumstances in December and the wedding was to be a much-needed reason for celebration, Wyber said He added, however, that if they left from other cities, the tickets would cost more and they would have to cover the travel to the other airport. In the end, Wyber said his daughter decided to cancel.Article contentSunwing has told the wedding group that funds for the cancelled flights could be held for up to 45 days, Wyber said. That means some guests don’t have the financial flexibility to rebook a different trip, he added.
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