<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-sunwing-plane.jpg?id=60341467&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Quebec's go-to airline for affordable beach getaways just flew its final flight.</p><p><span></span>That's right, as of this week, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/sunwing" target="_blank">Sunwing Airlines</a> no longer exists. On Wednesday, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/westjet" target="_blank">WestJet</a> Group officially folded the low-cost carrier into its operations, meaning all future Sunwing flights will now be operated by WestJet planes and crews. The move marks the end of an era for Canadian leisure travel, especially for Quebec travellers used to flying out of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-airport" target="_blank">Montréal-Trudeau</a> to Cuba, Mexico, or the Dominican Republic.</p><p>Founded in the early 2000s, Sunwing grew from a single Boeing 737 flying between Toronto and Cuba into one of the country's top vacation airlines, operating out of major hubs in Montreal and Toronto. It served over 50 sun destinations at its peak and became known for bundling affordable flights with all-inclusive resort stays through its tour operator, Sunwing Vacations.</p><p>The now-defunct airline has been winding down operations in various Canadian hubs over the past few weeks. The final Sunwing-operated flight officially departed on May 28. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ_6hlftejl/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>WestJet acquired the airline in 2023 and announced last year that Sunwing would be fully integrated by 2025. According to <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/westjet-group-completes-integration-of-sunwing-airlines-successfully-unifying-all-narrowbody-operations-under-westjet-airlines-809071053.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WestJet's May 28 press release</a>, the consolidation is part of a broader plan to expand the Calgary-based airline's footprint in the sun and leisure market.</p><p> "I know every Sunwing employee, past and present feels their contributions have mattered to advancing the experience of air travel," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, Chief Executive Officer of the WestJet Group. "To all WestJetters and former Sunwing team members: thank you. This milestone is your achievement, and a proud moment for us all."</p><p>The Sunwing Vacations brand will continue to exist, and travellers can still book package deals through it. But from now on, all flights will be operated by WestJet, which says passengers can expect a more uniform onboard experience across its 150-plane fleet, including more fare options and standard cabin configurations.</p><p>For Quebecers heading south, the destinations may not change, but the airline behind the seatback will.</p>
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<p><img width="800" height="450" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze-.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Mahjoub Mahjoubi was an imam in the small southern town of Bagnols-sur-Cèze" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze-.webp 800w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze--300x169.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mahjoub-Mahjoubi-was-an-imam-in-the-small-southern-town-of-Bagnols-sur-Ceze--768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<h2>France has deported Tunisian Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi, following his controversial remarks about the French flag. This is a significant move underscoring the nation's stance on radicalism.</h2>
<p>The decision, announced by Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, comes in the wake of a video that surfaced online, where Mahjoubi seemingly described the French flag as "satanic," sparking widespread condemnation.</p>
<p>Mahjoubi, who has lived in France for 38 years and served as an imam in the southern town of Bagnols-sur-Cèze, faced immediate action under France's tightened immigration reforms. These reforms have been designed to swiftly address and deport individuals making unacceptable public declarations against national symbols or engaging in hate speech.</p>
<p>The imam, however, has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that his comments were misconstrued and that he did not intend any disrespect towards the French flag or its values. Despite his denial, the French authorities proceeded with his deportation, highlighting their zero-tolerance policy towards radicalism and hate speech.</p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The imam also referred to 'the Jewish people as the enemy' and called for 'the destruction of Western society', the indictment said. </span></p>
<p>Mahjoub Mahjoubi, who also runs a construction business, articulated that his controversial comment was an inadvertent mistake. He expressed his determination to return to France, emphasizing his four-decade-long residency and the critical dependency of his family on him, especially highlighting the grave situation of his youngest child, who is undergoing cancer treatment.</p>
<p>Mahjoubi outlined his legal strategy, stating, "My attorney will initiate legal proceedings in France. Should the initial verdict not be in my favour, I am prepared to take my case to the European Court of Human Rights." He firmly denied any intention to disparage the Jewish community or the French flag.</p>
<p>Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin defended the deportation, asserting it as evidence of the effectiveness of recent immigration legislation in bolstering France's security. He portrayed the law as a necessary measure to counteract the rising influence of far-right ideologies, emphasizing that stringent actions are warranted in such cases.</p>
<p>Darmanin's critique labelled Mahjoubi as a 'radical imam' for his 'unacceptable remarks,' underscoring the government's stance on maintaining public order.</p>
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