WestJet

• WestJet announces summer schedule, Edmonton to see 23% seat capacity increase

  In terms of the airline's total seat capacity, WestJet says Edmonton will see a 23 per cent increase.

  Consumer

  Nov 18
  
• Class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees now open for claims

  Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement.

  Consumer

  Nov 17
  
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• WestJet disputes ‘deceptive’ reimbursement policy claims in B.C. court

  Advocacy group Air Passenger Rights is seeking an injunction that would block WestJet from using the alleged policy, ahead of a future trial on the matter.

  Consumer

  Nov 6
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• Passenger rights group takes WestJet to court claiming ‘deceptive’ reimbursement policy

  A passenger rights group is fighting WestJet in court, arguing the company deceptively sets caps on what stranded customers can claim for reimbursements.

  Consumer

  Nov 5
• WestJet limits Lethbridge service to single flight per day

  Despite recent renovations to the Lethbridge Airport, its sole airline provider is dropping its services to a single flight per day.

  Canada

  Oct 3
• Competition Bureau flexes new powers to get Air Canada, WestJet docs

  Canada’s competition watchdog said Thursday that it obtained two Federal Court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to provide information for a study into airline competition.

  Money

  Oct 3
• WestJet warns flight cancellations following Calgary hailstorm will continue

  The country's second-biggest carrier says 16 aircraft, or 10 per cent of its fleet, remain out of commission nine days after the tempest rained down golf ball-sized ice pellets.

  Economy

  Aug 14
• Calgary hailstorm forces cancellation of Saskatchewan flights

  The storm grounded planes and created cancellations. With Calgary being the connecting hub for flights to and from Saskatchewan, the province's airports are feeling the pressure.

  Canada

  Aug 8
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• Fares could rise after Calgary hailstorm damages planes, forces airlines to cancel flights: experts

  A significant scale-back will likely boost demand at other airlines and push up ticket prices during the peak summer travel season.

  Consumer

  Aug 8
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• WestJet says 10% of fleet grounded after Calgary hit by massive hailstorm

  The Calgary International Airport was pummeled by hail on Monday evening.

  Weather

  Aug 7