Harry Taylor becomes interim President and CEO of WestJet Group
CALGARY, AB, Nov. 29, 2021 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today announced that Harry Taylor has officially assumed the role of interim President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The WestJet group announced Taylor as the interim President and CEO on September 15, 2021, following news of Ed Sims retirement announced on June 9, 2021. “I am honoured to take […]
The WestJet Group introduces comprehensive COVID-19 testing program for guests through AZOVA
Approved self-administered test kits and expansive AZOVA network of in person testing locations for easy and convenient testing across most WestJet and Swoop destinations Easy-to-use self-testing options also available for convenient and quick results that can be taken with guests and used in any destination to meet pre-entry PCR requirements CALGARY, AB, Nov. 26, 2021 /CNW/ – The […]
WestJet and TELUS partner on Trusted Boarding trial
Innovative guest boarding solution showcases the future possibility for touchless and secure boarding options for Canadian travellers CALGARY, AB, Nov. 25, 2021 /CNW/ – Yesterday, WestJet, together with TELUS, trialled Trusted Boarding, a touchless process that uses safe and secure facial verification technology to verify travellers’ identity prior to boarding a flight. The trial was the first-of-its-kind in Canada and took […]
WestJet to return to 95 destinations this winter
Airline continues to restore sun, transborder and domestic routes as Canadians confidence in travel grows CALGARY, AB, Oct. 25, 2021 /CNW/ – This winter, WestJet is set to restore service and connectivity to more than 95 destinations across the airline’s domestic, transborder, sun and international network as of December. “As Canadians confidence in travel grows, the return […]
Eureka! We have found our way back to California – Westjet
WestJet brings back service between Calgary and Orange County/Anaheim, and transitions to year-round connectivity to San Francisco CALGARY, AB, Aug. 23, 2021 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it is growing its California network. The airline is reintroducing non-stop service between Orange County/Anaheim and Calgary, initially operating twice weekly, beginning November 4, 2021, and quickly transitioning to three times weekly on December 7, 2021. Additionally, the airline moves from summer […]
Canada’s transport regulator hasn’t settled a single COVID-19 flight cancellation complaint
From CBC News – link to story Agency says it’s weeks away from starting to address some of the 10,000 cases filed since March Raisa Patel, Ashley Burke · CBC News · Oct 26, 2020 The Canadian Transportation Agency has failed to settle a single complaint from Canadians demanding refunds for cancelled flights since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
WestJet, Air Canada start Twitter tiff over who was first to offer ticket refunds
From CityNews1130 – link to story BY MIKE EPPEL | Oct 22, 2020 FILE: A plane is silhouetted as it takes off from Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward SUMMARY\ Who offered it first, Air Canada or WestJet? Airlines in online tiff over timing of their COVID-19 refunds WestJet said it was […]
WestJet applauds Alberta-based quarantine trial
Arrivals testing at Calgary International Airport continues focus on guest health and safety while reducing quarantine requirements CALGARY, AB, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ – WestJet today welcomed the announcement of a COVID-19 testing trial by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. In a joint media statement, the governments announced the launch of a […]
WestJet becomes first national carrier in Canada to voluntarily provide refunds to original form of payment
WestJet Vs Air Canada – Which Canadian Airline Is Better?
News /articel from Simple Flying – link to story by Chris Loh ~ April 23, 2020 Continuing our series of airline comparisons, today we’ll look at the two major players in the Canadian aviation marketplace: Air Canada and WestJet. While there are a number of other airlines sharing the market including Air Transat (for now), Sunwing, […]