WestJet News

• Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?

  After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.

  Consumer

  Mar 14, 2024
  
• 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 will shut down Swoop, ending budget airline offering

  Budget airline Swoop will be shut down later this year and have its operations folded into WestJet, the Calgary-based company announced Friday.

  Consumer

  Jun 9, 2023
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• WestJet cancels over 100 flights as pilot strike deadline looms

  WestJet has now parked the majority of its 737 and 787 fleet. WestJet Encore, WestJet Link and limited 737 flights will continue to operate, the airline says.

  Canada

  May 18, 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
• WestJet says global outage resolved, but more disruptions expected

  The airline tweeted this morning that all its systems were online and stable, and that teams were busy working to recover from the outage.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2022
• WestJet names executive vice-president for new ‘ultra-low-cost carrier’

  WestJet revealed who will lead its new ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), with the appointment of Bob Cummings as the carrier's executive vice-president on Friday.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2017
• Planning to fly with an ultra low-cost carrier? Canadians shouldn’t expect too much

  No-frills airlines can find a charge for anything from storing a bag in the overhead compartment to printing a boarding pass at the airport.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2017
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• Here’s why low-cost airlines have a tough time surviving in Canada

  The low-cost air carrier business model that works in Europe and the U.S. simply doesn't fly in Canada, experts say.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2017