WestJet takes partnership with the Calgary Stampede to new heights
As Calgary’s hometown airline, WestJet to continue to serve as official airline of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth until 2027 CALGARY, AB, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today, celebrated a five-year renewed commitment with the Calgary Stampede. Over the next five years, WestJet will be the official airline of the Calgary Stampede, serving as a Champion Level sponsor […]
The WestJet Group announces Michael (Mike) Scott as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
CALGARY, AB, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today announced Michael (Mike) Scott to the role of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline’s executive team on June 13, 2023. Scott’s long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. There […]
WestJet sees service between Edmonton and Minneapolis take off
New route build on WestJet’s expanding network of transborder connections from Edmonton EDMONTON, AB, June 2, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the commencement of its nonstop transborder service between Edmonton and Minneapolis, with the departure of WS1546 at 9:45 a.m. MST. Growing Edmonton’s aviation pipeline, the new route unlocks direct connectivity from Alberta’s capital to the Midwest United States and beyond. With the inclusion of Minneapolis to Edmonton’s network, WestJet […]
WestJet’s inaugural flight between Calgary and Washington D.C. take off
Airline continues to bring increased capacity to Calgary with transborder network expansion CALGARY, AB, June 2, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the launch of its first-ever service between Calgary and Washington D.C., with the departure of WS1618 at 11:30 a.m. MST. With the inclusion of Washington D.C. to WestJet’s Calgary network along with new service to Detroit and the restoration of service to an expansive list of U.S. […]
The WestJet Group and ALPA reach tentative agreement
CALGARY, AB, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing WestJet and Swoop pilots, today announced they have reached a tentative agreement on the second collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. Watch Alexis […]
The WestJet Group begins flight cancellations in anticipation of WestJet and Swoop pilot strike
WestJet Encore and Link service to continue through disruption CALGARY, AB, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ – As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet and Swoop pilots, the airline has started taking down its network. This action ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations without support and enables the proactive communication with […]
The WestJet Group issues lockout notice in response to ALPA’s strike notification
Both parties remain at the bargaining table as negotiations continue CALGARY, AB, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today has issued a lockout notice to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union that represents WestJet and Swoop pilots, in response to their strike notification. A work stoppage could occur as early as Friday, May 19, […]
WestJet Pilots File 72-Hour Strike Notice
Company Refuses to Recognize Pilots’ Needs Calgary, AB—At 8:00 p.m., May 15, WestJet pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued a 72-hour strike notice to WestJet management and the government. This starts the clock on a 72-hour countdown to negotiate a fair and equitable contract, before the pilots can legally utilize […]
WestJet solidifies role as Winnipeg’s leading airline with announcement of direct service to Atlanta
New transborder route to enhance business and leisure opportunities across Manitoba while bolstering province’s economic prosperity WINNIPEG, MB, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the announcement of its nonstop transborder service between Winnipeg and Atlanta. The new route will commence on September 6, 2023, operating five times weekly, on a year-round basis. The new route which will unlock direct connectivity between Manitoba to the […]
WestJet workers in Toronto ratify their first collective agreement
TORONTO , May 3, 2023 /CNW/ – The 350 members of Unifor Local 531 have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective agreement with WestJet at Pearson International Airport in Toronto (YYZ). “Congratulations to our WestJet members and the bargaining committee,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Given the challenges for workers in the aviation sector coming out of the pandemic and the […]