WestJet’s planned takeover of rival Sunwing Airlines was approved by Canadian Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra on Friday, clearing the runway for a major shakeup in the airline industry. As Kyle Benning reports, the merger comes at a time when Canadians remain concerned about air travel after passengers saw numerous delays and cancellations over the previous winter and summer seasons.
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