WestJet

• WestJet announces service to Calgary from Fredericton starting June 20

  People in Fredericton will be able to fly directly to Calgary starting June 20. WestJet announced it's returning to Fredericton after leaving in 2022.

  Canada

  Apr 9
  
• ‘Something exciting happening’: Winnipeg airport, WestJet add new direct flights

  The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA), alongside Premier Wab Kinew, announced Monday that WestJet is adding new year-round daily service to Montreal and Ottawa beginning June 3.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
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• Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?

  After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.

  Consumer

  Mar 14
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• Calgary airport, airline, investment community combine to boost aerospace innovation hub

  The Aerospace Innovation Hub aims to create a space for people in the aerospace industry to prove their tech in real-world settings.

  Economy

  Mar 11
• Air Canada, WestJet raise fee for check-in baggage

  In a statement to Global News on Friday, an Air Canada spokesperson said the baggage fee raise was 'in line with other North American carriers.'

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Feb. 23

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Feb. 23.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Flier frustrated after WestJet flight cancellation results in costly rebooking

  One Alberta woman's costly cancellation last month is renewing calls for Canadian airlines to follow the rules.

  Consumer

  Feb 20
• Passenger’s attempt to open door diverts Vancouver-Toronto flight to Winnipeg

  WestJet says in an email that Flight 710 diverted to Winnipeg after a passenger attempted to open a door during a flight from Vancouver to Toronto on Friday.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• WestJet CEO’s apology rings hollow for B.C. Paralympian after ‘humiliating’ boarding

  WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized on Parliament Hill Thursday for a string of recent incidents in which the airline let passengers with disabilities down.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• B.C. woman says WestJet kicked her off plane for using bathroom too much

  The woman, travelling back to Canada from Mexico, claims WestJet's crew was less than helpful once she deplaned.

  Canada

  Feb 14