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WestJet Encore pilots issue strike noticeWestJet is bracing for possible flight disruptions as pilots with WestJet Encore issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company while the airline issued lockout notice to the union at the same time. Meghan Cobb reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryMay 30
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WestJet COO confident new Encore pilot deal will pass voteWestJet COO Diedrik Pen discusses the airline’s new tentative agreement with its pilots, emphasizing listening to concerns, maintaining value for both parties, and ensuring reliable service for customers.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 30
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WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to aircraft maintenance unionWestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union that represents its aircraft maintenance engineers, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association.Global News at Noon BCMay 4
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J.D. Shore Spirits partners with WestjetWe check in with Julie Shore and Arla Johnson of J.D. Shore Spirits to learn more about their new partnership with Westjet to introduce innovative Shore Shot Rum Cream packaging on board.Global News Morning HalifaxApr 22
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‘Something exciting happening’: Winnipeg airport, WestJet add new direct flightsNew options for travellers have landed at Winnipeg’s Richardson International Airport, including added flights to Montreal, Ottawa, and Nashville.Apr 8
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WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike actionPilots for WestJet Encore have voted in support of a strike mandate, with better pay and career opportunities at the forefront.Global News at Noon CalgaryApr 3
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WestJet Encore pilots approve a strike mandateCaptain Carin Kenny from the Air Line Pilots Association speaks with Global News Morning about potential job action by WestJet Encore pilots.Global News Morning BCApr 3
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Cost of airfare in Canada skyrockets ahead of summerSome travel agents are encouraging people to use their Airmiles and opt for packages if they can to try to offset the rising cost of a plane ticket. It comes on the heels of news that WestJet may launch a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a...Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 23
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 4, 2024The search resumes for a missing Kelowna senior, the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance holds a cleanup, and WestJet travelers could be facing turbulence.May 4
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WestJet, Air Canada to charge more for checked baggagePrepare to pay more if you’re an airline traveller, especially if you don’t travel light. York University Economics Professor Fred Lazar discusses the move by Air Canada and WestJet to hike their checked baggage fee.CanadaMar 2
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Flier frustrated with WestJet after cancellation leads to higher costsAn Alberta woman says she had to pay more to rebook her trip to Mexico after WestJet canceled her original flight. Tomasia DaSilva reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryFeb 20
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WestJet CEO makes apology for accessibility failures at airlineThe CEO of WestJet is apologizing for previous accessibility failures and vowing to do better. Those comments were made during a House of Commons transport committee hearing on accessible transportation in Ottawa. The apology rings hollow for one former passenger.Global News at Noon BCFeb 16
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Kelowna couple stranded in Maui after Westjet cancels flightA Kelowna couple says they’re out thousands of dollars after WestJet cancelled their flight home from Hawaii. They’ve been forced to pay out of pocket for accommodation until they can get a flight out. And as Kylie Stanton tells us, their story is far from uncommon.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 12
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New flight options good for competition: Jason AebigWestJet recently announced plans to increase flights from Saskatoon to Minneapolis. This was followed by Porter Airlines, saying it is initiating daily flights between Saskatoon and Toronto.Global News Morning SaskatoonFeb 23
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WestJet Encore faces potential strike amid contract negotiationsThe clock is ticking on potential job action by pilots who work for WestJet after the pilots’ association made a formal request to the federal mediation service. Joel Senick chats with Carin Kenney, the chair of the union’s WestJet Encore contingent.Global News at Noon CalgaryJan 17
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WestJet cancels upwards of 500 flights in 5 days, blames severe weatherWestJet’s cancellation of upwards of 500 flights during the past 5 days has some fliers demanding answers and compensation. Tomasia DaSilva reports.Jan 15
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Ceremony held for WestJet pilot found dead in Calgary homeColleagues and family honoured a WestJet pilot found dead late last year at a ceremony. As Adam MacVicar reports, colleagues say they’re committed to ensuring Christina Thomson’s legacy lives on.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJan 9
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Travel Tips: WestJet summer 2024 serviceTravel Consultant Claire Newell runs through some route changes that WestJet is making to its 2024 summer service.Global News Morning BCDec 28, 2023
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WestJet Christmas MiracleFor more than a decade, WestJet has been surprising people and connecting loved ones during the holidays.Global News Morning CalgaryDec 22, 2023
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WestJet’s Christmas Miracle shines light on local heroWestJet is unveiling its holiday hero for this year’s Christmas Miracle campaign. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, her selflessness and caring nature have earned her a reunion 11 years in the making.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryDec 22, 2023