So I Finally Flew Sunwing...

Sunwing Airlines is a Canadian low-cost leisure carrier and tour operator that flies over a dozen 737-800s and MAX 8s, mainly focusing on point to point flights from various Canadian cities to sun destinations.

Because of that, they don’t really do many domestic flights, so they're a bit harder to find an inexpensive flight just to give them a try.

I ended up finding a rare domestic flight from Vancouver to Toronto, and finally got to see what Sunwing was like!

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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Sunwing Airlines (SWG/WG)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (B738)
Flight Number: WG804
Seat: 5F
Livery: New
Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7BE
Registration: C-GLRN
Route: Vancouver (YVR) - Toronto (YYZ)
Callsign: SUNWING 804
Runway used: 26R (YVR) - 23 (YYZ)
Date filmed: May 2022

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[RusteyGuy]

RE: Screens and Entertainment - Sunwing no longer offers inflight entertainment. The screens on the -800NG fleet are all disabled and the Max fleet was delivered without an IFE all together (though the Max's at least have USB Power ports at each seat). Funny enough though, on this aircraft the entertainment system is still loaded with all the programming that was in place at the time WG discontinued it and cabin crew can activate and view it from the FWD jump seat station. In fact the safety video audio will play over the PA, but since all the screens are disabled, they wont drop down in the cabin. -from a WG Flight Attendant.

[brenden]

I’m cabin crew at sunwing YVR based.
Very happy you had a nice flight, love your videos and happy to finally see us on here

[maskedbananavr]

I fly sunwing every time i fly. They are nice for 5 hours and its not my favorite airline but it works for a cheap flight

[derekcox]

My family has flown with sunwing to Mexico a dozen or so times from Calgary. We’ve personally never had a negative experience with Sunwing, but just know that the seats are often worn out and really uncomfortable for a long flight. Overall though, we still think we will fly with Sunwing in the future. They offer some very reasonable vacation packages to Mexico and the Caribbean.

[DFrockcity]

Every now and then I see some Sunwing flights arrive to Mexico City while spotting. I always wanted to know more about this airline! Thank you so much for your trip report!

[JuliettLimaWhiskey]

I remember Sunwing for being the airline that we got the best ever deal on flights! In 2010, they advertised a short notice deal to Dominican Republic for, no joke, $97 cdn each. So for a family of 4, leaving the next day, $400 for 4 to DR!! Never to be repeated. We got simosas just after takeoff, and a hot meal to boot. Bet deal ever. Are they the same now? No not a chance. Prices are much different. Which I find that these so-called low cost airlines are priced very similar to the domestic airlines, unless you fly in country. At least they are still in business.

[michellevesque]

I traveled with them from Quebec City to Varadero once and was totally happy with my experience !

[JPTech]

2016 aircraft! I'm surprised this screen and in-seat channel and volume controls they had on Canadian Airlines & Air Canada planes I flew on, as a young person in the 90's - 2000's. The LCD screens would open one about every 5 seats, to show the CBC national news and then they would play a movie during the flight. They would hand out headphones with double plugs (to discourage people from pinching them). There was one channel for the French version the other for the English version of the videos being played and the rest of the channels were music with Casey Kasem and other music hosts, channels of pop, jazz, classical, etc. Since the flights I took where many hours Montreal to Vancouver the tapes would end. Then no music for about 10 mins (probably rewinding) then would restart from the beginning. "Hey thanks for flying with us here is your top 30 countdown". On one flight I saw the entertainment system, it was located in a upper carry on luggage bin, the flight agent was taking out and popping in Beta tapes, and some weird looking big reel tape like a film cartridge into the machines (I was impressed by all the blinking lights of these broadcast looking oversized commercial players). All this to say Sunwing is basically point A to B to get you to the south like Mexico and Cuba, but air Canada usually has the same price and you do get a a screen with stuff to watch and a usb to recharge your device on the 5 hour flight, check out Sunwing and Air canada vacations for deals on all inclusives. I also really like Porter that I flew recently to TO and Vancouver, nice seats 2x2 configuration, free wifi, a beer and snacks.. you don't get that on any other airlines in Canada.

[samjohnson]

Sunwing has left hundreds of Canadians stranded in Mexico including my family! December 26, 2022

[carpumper]

Flown sunwing probably close to 15 times, you’re very lucky to have chosen elite plus, sunwing has the worst legroom of the Canadian airlines I’ve flown on, I’m 6’4 and wasn’t comfortable at all… other than that it’s a great airline!

[idxluaviation]

Sup Alex! I'm First! Alex, you should review another VIA Rail train! There is more to the system than just Toronto to London!

[MarcvanExel]

Seen one of their aircraft yesterday coming in to Rotterdam, must have been operating for TUI again.

[Verztex]

Wow as alway, sunwing always lands smoothly

[cathymckay]

Great video! I have flown Sunwing alot! Lately not too happy with the delays this past Christmas of 2022.

[ImranKhan-sddx]

Great video! I’m flying to Vancouver from Toronto in August and I may choose Sunwing because of your video. I don’t mind paying extra for the food. I will pay for the extra leg room. Also appreciated your comment on Sunwing merging w Westjet- as I recently started training to drive their crew shuttle and was wondering why I had Westjet crew on the Sunwing shuttle. Thanks again for the video.

[seanmortensen]

Have flown Sunwing many times to Cuba and no issues yet, I am a easy flyer and think of the plane as nothing more than a transit bus with wings hahaha .... as long as i get to my designation its all good. I now book elite plus for the extras like early boarding and extra luggage allowance. The extra legroom is nice but for someone who takes public transit most of the year I can survive 4 hours in coach with no problems as long as I get an aisle seat.

[mariachrzski]

You finally flew Sunwing!!! And on their newest 737-800!

[Shrek_lover]

I would usually bring a book and notebook for writing, word search with me onboard regardless if flight got working screen or not. If travelling with companion, some small size game(s) like cards and such for example. I hope anyone found it as an useful information. Safe travels everyone!

[alextravel]

Flew Sunwing a lot to the Caribbean’s and Mexico, always average service and hard landings but the last time was horrible. A 35 hour delay in Cancun and then the worst landing I’ve experienced almost going off runway because of crosswinds, never flying Sunwing again… It’s sad they are disappearing because it had some good offers, now prices are so high.

[sevenapertures]

Ayeee, you accepted my dare! Nice video! I flew Sunwing in 2018 from Cancun to Calgary, and let’s just say it was… not great. It’s great to see you finally flew them though.