Air Travel

• WestJet will reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash

  The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.

  Consumer

  Jan 16
  
• Angry over cramped WestJet seats? How backlash shows a regulation gap

  The airline has said its reconfigured cabins underwent 'an extensive safety and certification process' and were signed off by Transport Canada.

  Consumer

  Jan 15
  
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• U.S. may soon help airlines avoid paying consumer protection fines

  The Trump administration's proposed guidance says "civil penalties should be reasonable and proportional to the violation and its impacts."

  U.S. News

  Jan 7
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• European airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snow chaos worsens

  Authorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if at all possible on Wednesday, with a fresh blizzard expected to arrive overnight.

  World

  Jan 6
• WestJet wheelchair weight limit frustrates passengers, advocates

  Advocates say a policy by WestJet capping the weight of mobility aids like power wheelchairs at 300 pounds is unfair and potentially unlawful.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2025
• What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations

  U.S. airlines cut flights as FAA eases strain on unpaid air traffic controllers during shutdown, causing delays and cancellations at major airports.

  U.S. News

  Nov 8, 2025
• U.S. to reduce flight capacity at 40 airports this week amid shutdown

  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move was necessary to maintain safety in the skies and at airports, adding 'high volume' markets will be targeted.

  U.S. News

  Nov 5, 2025
• Parts of U.S. airspace may close if government shutdown drags on: official

  There have been growing flight delays and cancellations across the U.S. because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, creating safety concerns.

  U.S. News

  Nov 4, 2025
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• Air travellers from Canada to U.S. drop in September: data

  New data shows the number of passengers screened in Canadian airports was much higher for domestic and abroad destinations — but not the United States.

  Consumer

  Nov 3, 2025
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• Reclining on your next WestJet flight may mean having to upgrade seats

  WestJet is changing the seats on some of its flights, and most economy options won't be able to recline beyond a 'fixed' amount unless passengers pay for an upgrade.

  Consumer

  Sep 26, 2025