WestJet News
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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.ConsumerMar 14
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As WestJet strike loomed, transport minister’s staff sought passenger rights reviewStaff 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.CanadaJun 30, 2023
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WestJet will shut down Swoop, ending budget airline offeringBudget airline Swoop will be shut down later this year and have its operations folded into WestJet, the Calgary-based company announced Friday.ConsumerJun 9, 2023
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WestJet cancels over 100 flights as pilot strike deadline loomsWestJet 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.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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WestJet announces new routes to Tokyo, Barcelona and Edinburgh starting this springWestJet also says it is preparing for broader expansion within Canada and North America over the coming months.ConsumerDec 5, 2022
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WestJet says global outage resolved, but more disruptions expectedThe airline tweeted this morning that all its systems were online and stable, and that teams were busy working to recover from the outage.CanadaNov 6, 2022
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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.CanadaApr 28, 2017
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Planning to fly with an ultra low-cost carrier? Canadians shouldn’t expect too muchNo-frills airlines can find a charge for anything from storing a bag in the overhead compartment to printing a boarding pass at the airport.CanadaApr 21, 2017
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Here’s why low-cost airlines have a tough time surviving in CanadaThe low-cost air carrier business model that works in Europe and the U.S. simply doesn't fly in Canada, experts say.CanadaApr 20, 2017
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