WestJet Pilots Union Authorizes Strike Vote
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TikTok shows WestJet passenger stuck in airport hallway for two hours
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WestJet Cabin Crew Union Responds to Cabin Crew Announcement
March 10, 2023 06:04 PM Eastern Standard Time CALGARY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alia Hussain, President of CUPE Local 4070 (WestJet Cabin Crew) issued the following statement about the approval of the Sunwing acquisition by WestJet. On behalf of the 4,000 Flight Attendants and Cabin Crew Members working for the WestJet group of companies, we are pleased that there […]
WestJet Group provides update about Sunwing transaction
Canadian Government issues order finding that the transaction is in the public interest CALGARY, AB, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today issued a statement following the Government of Canada’s issuance of an order finding that the proposed acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines is in the public interest, taking into account certain measures. “We are […]
Government of Canada approves acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines by WestJet Airlines Ltd. with strict terms and conditions

OTTAWA, ON , March 10, 2023 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada’s priority is to ensure a safe and competitive air sector for travellers, workers and communities. It is also committed to supporting Canada’s aviation industry, while creating good, middle-class jobs for Canadians and building an economy that works for everyone. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that following […]
WestJet Cargo: Passion and dedication are in the air
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The Story Of WestJet’s Early Operations
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WestJet in the west, Air Canada in the east: Why Canada’s airlines are becoming more regional
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Air travel may hit pre-pandemic levels in 2022: WestJet Interim CEO
From BNN Bloomberg – link to source story and video By David George-Cosh | 29 November 2021 The Close It is too early to tell if Omicron will have an impact on our recovery: WestJet Interim CEO Harry Taylor, interim president and CEO of WestJet Group, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss his new appointment from CFO […]
WestJet announces Karl Schuster as Executive Vice-President and Chief Loyalty Officer
CALGARY, AB, Nov. 29, 2021 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced the appointment of Karl Schuster, as the airline’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Loyalty Officer (CLO). Schuster will join the WestJet executive leadership team in early 2022, following the completion of the immigration process. Schuster has over 19 years of loyalty experience, including six years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Velocity Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia’s […]