WestJet Flights

• WestJet announces new Basic fare — called UltraBasic

  As of June 4, the Basic fare is being replaced by UltraBasic across domestic and transborder routes. However, it comes with a number of changes and restrictions.

  Trending

  Jun 4, 2024
  
• WestJet revokes cheap tickets to Europe sold by 3rd-party travel website

  'WestJet is a huge company, and if they stand by their customer service —  they say they provide excellent customer service — they should honour it.'

  Consumer

  Jul 18, 2023
  
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• As WestJet strike loomed, transport minister’s staff sought passenger rights review

  Staff in Omar Alghabra’s office were unclear if a strike by WestJet pilots in May would fall under a category within the legislation they helped write.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
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• WestJet is shuttering Sunwing Airlines. What that means for the cost of your next flight

  WestJet's reported plans to wind down Sunwing Airlines as well as low-cost carrier Swoop could mean higher prices on airfare for Canadians, experts warn.

  Money

  Jun 19, 2023
• ‘Pandemonium’: What passengers can do as WestJet strike looms

  In issuing strike notice Monday, the pilots union has warned that job action could include grounding all WestJet-owned aircraft and 'effectively shutting down operations.'

  Politics

  May 16, 2023
• WestJet announces new routes to Tokyo, Barcelona and Edinburgh starting this spring

  WestJet also says it is preparing for broader expansion within Canada and North America over the coming months.

  Consumer

  Dec 5, 2022
• ‘Huge for Manitoba’: New direct flight to Los Angeles from Winnipeg

  Starting this fall, WestJet will offer three direct flights a week, year-round, from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Air Transat and WestJet sign code-sharing deal for transatlantic travel

  Under the arrangement, WestJet's code will be placed on Air Transat flights to some cities in Europe, while Transat's code will be placed select WestJet flights in North America.

  Consumer

  Nov 19, 2021
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• WestJet slashing jobs, cutting 100s of flights amid coronavirus restrictions

  WestJet is cutting hundreds of flights and laying off employees in an attempt to stay afloat amid continued coronavirus restrictions.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2021
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• WestJet, Air Canada will end physical distancing on flights starting July 1

  Transport Canada listed physical distancing among the ``key points'' in preventing the spread of the virus as part of a guide issued to the aviation industry in April.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020