WestJet Coronavirus

• WestJet cuts ‘just the leading edge’ if feds don’t provide aid to airlines: experts

  As the pandemic continues to wreck havoc on air travel, WestJet announced it would be "indefinitely" suspending flights across Atlantic Canada and to Quebec City.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2020
  
• Furloughed WestJet workers demand clarity on wage subsidy program amid pay cut

  WestJet Airlines Ltd. is warning furloughed workers their pay will be cut by up to 53 per cent starting Sunday due to changes in the extended federal wage subsidy, prompting flight crews to call on Ottawa for action.

  Money

  Sep 25, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: WestJet to rehire nearly 6,400 workers through federal wage subsidy

  The airline's CEO said the move would not necessarily mean those employees will be going back to work, "as there may simply not be enough work there for them."

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: B.C. woman files class action against Canadian airlines over cancelled flights

  The lawsuit claims that instead of offering refunds, the companies are unfairly offering two-year flight credits with a variety of restrictions.

  Consumer

  Apr 1, 2020
• WestJet announces layoffs for nearly 50% of staff due to COVID-19, Air Canada reduces pilots

  WestJet Airlines says roughly half of its 14,000 employees will leave the company — some temporarily — due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2020
• WestJet says some recent passengers may have been exposed to coronavirus

  The company says a total of 14 flights between Feb. 28 and March 12 had passengers on board who tested positive for COVID-19.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2020
• Passenger who flew from Gatwick to Toronto tested positive for coronavirus: WestJet

  WestJet said they were told by the Public Health Agency of Canada that a passenger tested positive shortly after returning on Flight 4 from the London Gatwick airport to Toronto Pearson International airport on Wednesday.  

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2020
• WestJet flight attendants anticipate layoffs due to coronavirus pandemic

  The union representing WestJet flight attendants is expecting layoffs of more than 50 per cent of its staff as the number of flight cancellations continues to mount amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2020