WestJet

• WestJet warns flight cancellations following Calgary hailstorm will continue

  The country's second-biggest carrier says 16 aircraft, or 10 per cent of its fleet, remain out of commission nine days after the tempest rained down golf ball-sized ice pellets.

  Economy

  Aug 14
  
• Calgary hailstorm forces cancellation of Saskatchewan flights

  The storm grounded planes and created cancellations. With Calgary being the connecting hub for flights to and from Saskatchewan, the province's airports are feeling the pressure.

  Canada

  Aug 8
  
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• Fares could rise after Calgary hailstorm damages planes, forces airlines to cancel flights: experts

  A significant scale-back will likely boost demand at other airlines and push up ticket prices during the peak summer travel season.

  Consumer

  Aug 8
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• WestJet says 10% of fleet grounded after Calgary hit by massive hailstorm

  The Calgary International Airport was pummeled by hail on Monday evening.

  Weather

  Aug 7
• WestJet lawsuit alleges airline ‘misleading’ passengers on compensation

  A lawsuit has been launched against WestJet by Air Passenger Rights over passenger compensation, with the suit centred around reimbursement guidelines on the airline's website.

  Canada

  Aug 7
• WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines

  Westjet says the deal means there will be a single check-in point and checked bags will be delivered directly to the final destination for connecting itineraries starting July 31.

  Consumer

  Jul 29
• Can more competition drive down Canadian airfares? Watchdog launches probe

  The Competition Bureau has launched its study of Canada's airline industry, looking to answer whether consumers would benefit from more competitive forces in the market.

  Consumer

  Jul 29
• WestJet will soon offer some travellers free Wi-Fi on flights

  Some WestJet travellers will soon be able to stay connected on their flights, as the airline is planning to offer customers free in-flight Wi-Fi.

  Canada

  Jul 24
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• WestJet mechanics ratify collective agreement following Canada Day strike

  In a Friday update to members, the AMFA-WestJet Negotiating Committee said the agreement was approved by 96 per cent of membership.

  Canada

  Jul 12
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• 6-hour WestJet flight home turns into 3-day nightmare for B.C. family

  Stephanie Sherlock and two family members in wheelchairs were headed home to B.C. on WestJet from Thunder Bay when a cancelled flight led to two layovers and days of waiting.

  Canada

  Jul 10