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WestJet has dropped its promotional support of SeaWorld following concerns raised by PETA about the treatment of animals at the chain of marine mammal theme parks.

A WestJet spokesperson said the decision followed email exchanges that the airline had with PETA representatives.

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“WestJet has made the decision to end our promotional support of SeaWorld,” the spokesperson stated.

Promotional support previously entailed tickets to SeaWorld sold through WestJet Vacations. The tickets could be added on as part of a package.

All mentions of SeaWorld were dropped from the airline’s website and promotional material, according to PETA.

The animal rights advocacy organization said its correspondence with WestJet was accompanied by more than 160,000 emails from concerned citizens who advocated it cut ties with the park.

PETA said it sent WestJet “a box of delicious whale-shaped vegan chocolates” as a gift of thanks for its decision.