WestJet recognized as North America’s Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax
Airline also ranked sixth globally in the Best Low-Cost Airlines category CALGARY, July 17, 2018 /CNW/ – WestJet today has been named North America’s Best Low-Cost Airline at Skytrax’s World Airline Awards for 2018. “We’re proud to be named the Best Low-Cost Airline in North America as voted on by 20 million global travellers,” […]
WestJet statement regarding the application for certification of its cabin crew members
CALGARY, July 10, 2018 /CNW/ – WestJet today issued the following statement from President and CEO Ed Sims regarding the application for certification of its cabin crew members. WestJet received formal notice from Canada’s Industrial Relations Board today at 11:49 a.m. ET. “We respect the rights of our employees to choose their representation. Although we […]
WestJet ending flights out of Sudbury in October
Too many half-empty planes, company says in a statement Jul 3, 2018 7:00 PM by: Sudbury.com Staff Less than two years after it returned, WestJet announced Monday that it will end flights out of the Greater Sudbury Airport as of October. WestJet spokesperson Lauren Stewart confirmed the decision in an email, saying it’s because of […]
WestJet announces executive leadership changes
20-year industry veteran to drive airline strategy CALGARY, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group of Companies today announced changes to its executive leadership team. Bob Cummings, Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Guest Services will retire effective July 31, 2018. Cam Kenyon, Executive Vice-President, Operations is leaving WestJet to return to the United States effective […]
WestJet reviewing baggage policy after customer’s discrimination complaint
OLIVIA BOWDEN, TORONTO, THE CANADIAN PRESS WestJet says it is reviewing its baggage policy after a customer complained that it discriminated against travellers from certain countries. The airline currently has a policy that prevents travellers to Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago from checking in more than two bags, unless the extra luggage is “a golf […]
WestJet 004 passengers stuck at London’s Gatwick airport for nearly 60 hours
264 passengers booked on a flight from Gatwick to Toronto on Saturday 23 June were delayed nearly 60 hours after two flights were cancelled due to mechanical issues. Click here to see CityNews Toronto report.
WestJet return to YYC due to fire in cargo hold
The Transportation Safety Board sent investigators to Calgary International Airport after a WestJet passenger plane was forced to return after taking off. The board says there was a fire in the cargo compartment of the Boeing 737. WestJet says in a statement that shortly after takeoff today the crew on Flight 113 from Calgary to […]