Airline

• WestJet halts Toronto-Montreal route for winter as it scales back from Eastern Canada

  WestJet says the decision was made as a result of performance and is in line with the airline's strategy to take on more of the longer routes between Eastern and Western Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 4
  
• WestJet to merge with Sunwing Airlines by October 2024

  WestJet said Friday it aims to wind down Sunwing Airlines and integrate the low-cost carrier into its mainline business by October of next year.

  Consumer

  Sep 29
  
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• European airline introduces kid-free zone on flights. Is Canada next?

  Corendon Airlines is introducing an 'Only Adult' section on some flights, but experts say similar kid-free zones likely won't be coming to Canada skies.

  Canada

  Aug 31
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• Looming WestJet lockout strikes fear into Sask. airports, businesses

  Issuing strike notice doesn't mean an operations halt will occur, but, if a negotiation isn't reached in 72 hours, WestJet pilots will be ready to strike as of 3 a.m. on Friday.

  Canada

  May 16
• WestJet pilots to vote on strike action after talks stall

  Pilots for WestJet are set for a strike authorization vote on Monday after they say talks with the airline have broken down over the past six months.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• WestJet CEO visits YLW, commits to continued partnership between airline and airport

  WestJet and the City of Kelowna have built a relationship that dates back 27 years. When the airline first took flight in 1996, Kelowna was one of its first destinations.

  Economy

  Mar 17
• WestJet preparing for summer takeoff from London, Ont. to Alberta

  The non-stop flights between the Forest City and Edmonton from Canada’s second-largest airline are set to take off twice weekly beginning May 19.

  Canada

  Feb 13
• Small B.C. airline Cascadia Airways ceases operation

  The small B.C. airline blamed "higher overall costs" for the shutdown. However, the business said it is trying to resume operations in the future. 

  Economy

  Jan 12
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• Airline pauses service to Kingston amid customer service issues

  Kingston will be losing its only regular airline service in the new year, at least temporarily.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• N.B. scout group waiting for WestJet reimbursement months after flight

  'When it’s a non-profit and when it’s coming out of families' pockets, ($3,000 is) actually quite a big chunk of change,' says a Moncton Scoutmaster of unexpected travel costs.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022