Tentative agreement with unions allows WestJet to begin ramping up operations
WestJet and Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing WestJet and Swoop pilots, have reached a tentative…
WestJet
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WestJet is a Canadian airline founded in 1996. It is the second-largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada.
Does Toronto need a new airport? Canada launches a study to find out
Transport Canada (TC) and the country’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announced that the department will study the…
WestJet to launch Japan, Barcelona and Edinburgh routes; expands Europe flights
Canadian airline WestJet announced that it will launch new routes to Japan and Europe to begin in the…
Canada’s WestJet strengthens Boeing commitment, orders 42 B737 MAX 10s
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced that it reached an agreement with airline manufacturer Boeing to place 42 Boeing…
Canada’s WestJet to focus on narrowbody fleet, plans fresh aircraft order
The new chief executive of WestJet has set out his strategy for the Canadian low-cost airline, including a…
WestJet cancels 15% of flights in January due to Omicron impact on staffing
WestJet has become the last North American carrier to cancel flights due to rising COVID-19 cases among staff. The…
Canada’s WestJet nabs Austrian Airlines boss for CEO role
Canadian carrier WestJet has named Alexis von Hoensbroech, currently head of Austrian Airlines, as its new chief executive. WestJet said it made…
Canada’s WestJet to launch London Heathrow operations
Canada’s second largest carrier WestJet is set to launch operations to London Heathrow (LHR), the United Kingdom. The…
WestJet Airlines undergoes leadership change with new CEO
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet Airlines announced on September 15, 2021, Harry Taylor as the group’s new interim president…
WestJet to operate first Boeing 737 MAX flight in Canada
After Transport Canada (TC) cleared the Boeing 737 MAX for operation, WestJet will be the first to resume…
BREAKING: Transport Canada un-grounds Boeing 737 MAX
Transport Canada (TC), the authority responsible for transportation policies within Canada, issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the…
WestJet prepares to bring Boeing 737 MAX back to Canadian skies
Canadian air carrier WestJet Airlines, a subsidiary of Onex Corporation, announced its intentions to return its Boeing 737…
Westjet endures “toughest day of all”, to axe over ⅕ jobs
Following four months of crisis, Canadian low cost carrier Westjet encountered the “toughest day of all” on June…
WestJet to lay off 1700 pilots amid coronavirus pandemic
One of major Canadian airlines WestJet reported laying off 1700 pilots beginning May 1. The layoffs will affect…
WestJet Boeing 737 skids off runway in Halifax, no injuries
Upon landing in Halifax, a Boeing 737-800 of the Canadian airline WestJet slid off the runway. The airport…
Air Canada joins Southwest, cuts Boeing 737 MAX flights till 2020
Canada’s flagship carrier Air Canada (ADH2) , much like Southwest Airlines (LUV) in the U.S., has given up…
WestJet pilot injured by laser beam while flying over Florida
A WestJet pilot flying from Newfoundland to Florida had his eyes burned by green laser light in the…
Canadian stir ups: WestJet to go private, Air Canada expand
Ownership changes are looming over Canadian airlines. First, private equity company Onex announced intentions to buy WestJet, and…