WestJet Airlines

• WestJet places order for 67 new Boeing aircraft

  Calgary-based Westjet announced Wednesday that it has placed an order for 67 new aircraft from Boeing as part of its fleet-renewal program.

  Economy

  Sep 3, 2025
  
• Onex selling minority stakes in WestJet to Delta and Korean Air

  Delta Airlines and Korean Air are buying a minority stake in Calgary-based Westjet from Onex Corp. for $550 million U.S.

  Consumer

  May 9, 2025
  
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• Donald Trump’s threats against Canada having a big impact on many Albertan’s travel plans

  U.S. President Donald Trumps ongoing threats against Canada has many travellers from this country rethinking their plans to visit the U.S. anytime soon.

  Economy

  Feb 14, 2025
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• WestJet gears up for summer growth as airline banks on domestic travel amid weak loonie

  Flight volumes from the country's second-largest airline will increase by 10 per cent this summer compared to last, WestJet says.

  Consumer

  Jan 22, 2025
• 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, 2024
• 6-hour WestJet flight home turns into 3-day nightmare for B.C. family

  Stephanie Sherlock and two family members in wheelchairs were headed home to B.C. on WestJet from Thunder Bay when a cancelled flight led to two layovers and days of waiting.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2024
• WestJet mechanics’ union issues strike notice for possible job action Friday

  WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2024
• WestJet CEO calls for federal review of how airports, aviation infrastructure are funded in Canada

  The WestJet CEO says fees charged to airlines, businesses and passengers through ticket surcharges drive up the cost of flying in Canada.

  Canada

  May 22, 2024
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• WestJet Encore pilots vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

  Turbulent skies could be ahead after WestJet Encore pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate on Tuesday and could walk off the job on April 19.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2024
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• WestJet vows to do better for guests with disabilities amid complaints

  WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoenschroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline let down its customers with disabilities, saying it is actively working on improving.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2024