How many people were affected by the Sunwing Airlines breach?

Approximately 30000 records were reported affected in the Sunwing Airlines breach. Whether your own information was among them depends on your relationship with Sunwing Airlines during the exposure window.

How do I check if my email was in the Sunwing Airlines breach?

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Data breach reference · April 2022

Were you affected by the Sunwing Airlines breach?

Q: When did the Sunwing Airlines breach happen?

The Sunwing Airlines breach was disclosed in April 2022. Details of the incident type and the volume of affected records were reported by Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at the time of disclosure.

Disclosed

Apr 15, 2022

Records affected

30,000

Type

Third-party vendor breach

Sector

General SMB

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What happened

In April 2022, a cyberattack against Airline Choice, a third-party technology provider used by Sunwing, disrupted check-in and reservation systems for approximately five days. Thousands of vacationing passengers were stranded at airports across Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico.<br><br>Passenger information including names, contact details, and booking references was potentially exposed. The incident drew regulatory attention to the concentration risk of shared aviation-technology platforms.

Passenger information including names, contact details, and booking references was potentially exposed. The incident drew regulatory attention to the concentration risk of shared aviation-technology platforms.

Reported impact: Multiple lawsuits filed

Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

What to do if you were affected

If you flew Sunwing between April and May 2022, review your booking confirmation email for suspicious activity.
Watch for phishing emails referencing flight changes or refunds.
Change any passwords reused across your travel booking accounts.
Contact Sunwing customer support if you receive suspicious communication.

Common questions about the Sunwing Airlines breach

When did the Sunwing Airlines breach happen?

The breach was disclosed in April 2022. Public reporting was carried by Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The incident is categorized as: Third-party vendor breach.

How many people were affected?

Approximately 30000 records were reported affected. Whether your specific data was among them depends on your relationship with Sunwing Airlines during the exposure window.

How do I check if my email was in this breach?

Enter your email in the scan form above. LeakTrace runs a check against known breach records and returns the result in under a minute. No account required.

What should I do if my data was exposed?

• If you flew Sunwing between April and May 2022, review your booking confirmation email for suspicious activity.

• Watch for phishing emails referencing flight changes or refunds.

• Change any passwords reused across your travel booking accounts.

• Contact Sunwing customer support if you receive suspicious communication.

Is my data still at risk years later?

Yes. Breach data from years past continues to circulate on active infostealer channels and credential-stuffing marketplaces. The passage of time does not neutralize the exposure. Ongoing monitoring catches new exposures as they land instead of only the ones already disclosed publicly.

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