Sunwing’s Punta Cana, Dominican Republic flight returns to

Waterloo Region – Sunwing Airlines’ first flight to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic will take flight from the Region of Waterloo International Airport later today and it is sold out!

“We are pleased to have Sunwing Airlines back in Waterloo Region offering sun deprived residents a stress free beginning and end to their Dominican Republic vacation. Passengers here enjoy a quick check in, efficient security screening and speedy processing at Canada Customs and you can be home before you could find your car at other airports,” said Chris Wood, General Manager at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

Every guest travelling from Waterloo Region aboard Sunwing Airlines will enjoy Elite Service at no additional charge including a “bon voyage” glass of champagne, hot towel service, choice of hot meals served with wine, and in-flight first run movies with yours-to-keep headsets and free checked baggage up to 20 kg per person.

“We are happy to again offer our customers holidays departing from the Region of Waterloo International Airport,” said Daryl McWilliams, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sunwing Travel Group. “The convenience of a regional airport is particularly emphasized during the winter months, when the close proximity of the airport provides area residents with an important travel advantage. Our customers in the Kitchener/Waterloo region have certainly embraced our selection of Punta Cana which is shaping up to be a hot, top seller this year. With new programs at our designated Smile Resorts offering great added value for families, and RIU Hotels and Resorts featuring the brand new Riu Palace Bavaro as well as the newly renovated Riu Naiboa, travellers have excellent choices for their best vacation spot.”

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

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)
Sunwing, Wednesday, Depart 4:35 p.m. / Arrive 9:45 p.m. Local Time

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)
Sunwing, Wednesday, Depart 12:10 p.m. / Arrive 3:35 p.m. Local Time

Choose the local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with: complimentary baggage carts; FREE high-speed wireless internet; licensed departure lounge café, operated by Edelweiss (valid boarding pass required); National and AVIS car rentals available on-site; and reasonable parking rates. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service.

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Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is a full service certified facility that supports commercial, corporate and general aviation and is owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Scheduled air service is provided by: WestJet, non-stop daily to Calgary with connections to other great cities; Bearskin Airlines, multiple flights daily to Ottawa and Montreal: and now starting in June 2012 American Airlines, twice daily to Chicago with connections to over 140 destinations worldwide. Sunwing Airlines provide weekly non-stop service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from mid-December through mid-March. For more information contact your travel agent, or visit www.waterlooairport.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Sandra McAuley, Marketing & Communications Supervisor
Phone: 519-648-2256 ext. 8504 / Toll Free: 1-866-648-2256 ext. 8504
Email: smcauley@regionofwaterloo.ca