WestJet Airlines

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ottawa to conduct public interest assessment of WestJet-Sunwing deal

  The federal government will conduct a public interest assessment of WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s deal to buy Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations.

  Money

  May 20, 2022
• Airport delays in Canada could ease by summer, industry official says

  'We're likely going to see longer lines than pre-COVID, but it should be better,' said Monette Pasher, interim president of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC).

  Canada

  May 5, 2022
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• WestJet brings back former executive to helm budget carrier Swoop

  The WestJet Group says it has hired Bob Cummings to reprise his role as president of discount subsidiary Swoop.

  Money

  Apr 13, 2022
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• WestJet prepares for ‘immediate and dramatic’ uptick in demand after testing requirements dropped

  WestJet Airlines Ltd. prepares for an uptick in demand in the wake of the government of Canada's decision to remove pre-entry COVID-19 test requirements for vaccinated travellers.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2022