WestJet Airlines

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Calgary travellers advised to pack their patience this busy holiday season

  YYC Calgary International Airport and its partners are ramping up services and staff to welcome holiday travellers.

  Consumer

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Service to 17 sun and leisure routes returns to Regina after suspension during pandemic

  After two years, booking a number of flights will return to Regina airport after the COVID-19 pandemic halted travel to various destinations.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2022
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• Experts say Air Canada is too dominant in the East for WestJet to compete

  The WestJet Group announced Thursday a plan to shift its resources in the wake of a strategic review of the company's operations.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022