Ed Sims

• WestJet CEO Ed Sims to retire at the end of the year

  WestJet says CEO Ed Sims will retire at the end of this year.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2021
  
• WestJet CEO says Boeing 737 Max grounding a ‘substantial loss’ ahead of buyout

  WestJet chief executive Ed Sims says the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max is having a "substantial negative impact" on the airline, even as the company reported robust earnings in first quarter of 2019.

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2019
  
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• WestJet swings to profit in second quarter ahead of privatization

  WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it swung to a profit in the second quarter ahead of Onex Corp. taking the airline private in a $3.5-billion deal.

  Money

  Jul 26, 2019
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• WestJet profits up despite lingering concerns over 737 Max grounding and Swoop

  WestJet Airlines Ltd. topped expectations in its latest quarter, but chief executive Ed Sims said Tuesday the airline continues to face challenges from the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft and lagging demand at its discount subsidiary.

  Money

  May 7, 2019
• WestJet aims for turnaround after turbulent year that saw profits plummet

  Westjet says it aims to lift its lagging profits over the next four years, after soaring fuel costs, labour unrest, and steep competition saw profits plunge.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2018
• WestJet CEO says new routes to Europe partly a gambit for Air Canada customers

  The new routes come as WestJet challenges Air Canada with transatlantic flights that target business passengers.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2018
• CUPE has become certified bargaining agent for WestJet cabin crew members

  The cabin crew members from one of Canada's two major airlines will be represented by the country's most high-profile unions, WestJet said in a news release issued Tuesday night.

  Consumer

  Aug 1, 2018
• WestJet strike averted as airline, pilots agree to settlement process

  WestJet pilots won't be hitting the picket lines as the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association agreed on a settlement process on Friday evening.

  Consumer

  May 25, 2018
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• WestJet and Delta sign preliminary agreement to expand partnership

  WestJet and Delta Air Lines have agreed to deepen their partnership with a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture.

  Consumer

  Dec 6, 2017