Canadian Air Travel

• Air Transat flight attendants reject tentative deal, will return to bargaining table

  In November, Air Transat flight attendants voted to approve a strike mandate if a new contract cannot be reached, but there is currently no timetable for a strike.

  Canada

  Jan 2
  
• WestJet adds U.S. routes to Edmonton and Vancouver while hiking some baggage, seat fees

  On the same day airline WestJet hiked some of its baggage and seat selection fees, it announced four new routes connecting Edmonton and Vancouver to cities in the United States.

  Consumer

  Nov 7, 2023
  
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• WestJet is shuttering Sunwing Airlines. What that means for the cost of your next flight

  WestJet's reported plans to wind down Sunwing Airlines as well as low-cost carrier Swoop could mean higher prices on airfare for Canadians, experts warn.

  Money

  Jun 19, 2023
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• WestJet’s Edmonton summer schedule adds 2 U.S. routes, more domestic flights, crew hub at YEG

  Westjet said it's making its largest-ever expansion at the Edmonton International Airport, with several new flights and a crew hub employing 50 pilots and 100 cabin crew.

  Consumer

  Feb 14, 2023
• Canadians advised to be prepared for busy vacation season in light of Christmas flight frustrations

  Canadians are being warned to pack their patience as the spring and summer travel season gets ready to ramp up with a surge in bookings.

  Consumer

  Feb 13, 2023
• WestJet warns of scammers creating fake accounts posing as airline

  WestJet is reporting that a number of fake social media accounts and even websites have been created impersonating the airline.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
• More WestJet flight cancellations, disruptions anticipated after weekend outage

  Flight cancellations continued Monday after WestJet's system-wide outage over the weekend led to halted flights, long customer service wait times and other disruptions.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
• WestJet purchases 42 more airplanes, sets sights on low-cost leisure

  WestJet is making a substantial addition to its fleet with the purchase of 42 aircraft as the airline plans to expand its low-cost offerings.

  Consumer

  Sep 29, 2022
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• New Canadian airline rules won’t help all travellers with issues, advocate says

  The new rules, which took effect Sept. 8, require airlines to issue a full refund for cancellations and delays if passengers cannot be placed on a new flight within 48 hours.

  Consumer

  Sep 13, 2022
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• Edmonton airport security screening officers accept new contract with 12% raise

  GardaWorld employees, who perform security screening at Edmonton International Airport, negotiated a 12-per cent raise over the next 2.5 years, along with signing bonuses.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2022