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WestJet Airlines Ltd. will lay off 120 cabin crew members as of March 2, blaming the measure on the lack of flights to Mexico and the Caribbean. WestJet spokeswoman Morgan … Read More
After nearly two years, Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX 8 aircraft are returning to Canadian skies. WestJet is set to become the first Canadian airline to return the aircraft to commercial … Read More
With news of staff and service changes at Canada’s two biggest airlines struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say the future of the airline industry in the … Read More
WestJet will be offering refunds to WestJet and Swoop passengers whose flights were cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. WestJet is the first Canadian airline to provide cash … Read More
As Canada grapples with a second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, experts say the airline industry needs aid from the government quickly, if it is going to recover. On … Read More
OTTAWA — Federal transport officials have issued the first fines to air passengers who refused to wear face masks on Canadian flights, in violation of a government order to help … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 28, 2020 10:15 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The WestJet Group is implementing … Read More
WestJet passengers in Vancouver may soon be taking COVID-19 tests before takeoff. WestJet Airlines Ltd. and Vancouver International Airport announced on Friday plans for a pilot project to test passengers … Read More
WestJet Airlines Ltd. is ending its seat distancing policy on board its aircraft starting July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry. The airline … Read More
The country’s two largest airlines are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry. Air Canada has … Read More
As the federal government gears up to deliver relief measures for hard-hit industries, smaller airlines worry they’ll be left out. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that federal financing will … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 10, 2020 8:30 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ WestJet says it is extending … Read More
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the globe, governments and businesses have implemented stringent measures in an attempt to limit the virus’ spread. Last week, Emirates became the first airline … Read More
WestJet has sent layoff notices to 1,700 of its pilots Wednesday night as the toll from worldwide travel restrictions amid the coronavirus crisis continues to worsen, the airline confirms. An … Read More
WestJet plans to put nearly 6,400 employees who were laid off due to the novel coronavirus pandemic back on the payroll, the airline’s president and CEO announced Wednesday. In a … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 30, 2020 1:57 pm WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it is cancelling all transatlantic and U.S. routes until May 4, extending its 30-day suspension … Read More
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2020 6:15 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ WestJet Airlines says some of … Read More
One of Canada’s biggest airlines is suspending international flights amidst a global effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In a statement on its website late Monday evening, … Read More
