Authorization of a class action regarding the use of the term "champagne"

MONTREAL, July 14, 2018 /CNW/ - On April 16, 2018, the Superior Court of Québec authorized a class action brought by the Plaintiff against Sunwing Vacations Inc. and Sunwing Airlines Inc. on behalf of all Quebec consumers alleging the use of the word "champagne" in various ways without serving Champagne, engaging in an alleged deceptive commercial practice in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act. These allegations have not been proven in Court.

The class action includes all consumers in Québec who purchased (or obtained) tickets or travelled with Sunwing Vacations Inc., also doing business as Signature Vacations, or Sunwing Airlines Inc. for a flight or vacation package presented, publicized or described using the word "champagne" between February 10, 2014 and April 16, 2018.

SOURCE Sunwing Vacations Inc.